Marvel graphic novels and related publications : an annotated guide to comics, prose novels, children's books, articles, criticism and reference works, 1965-2005 / Robert G. Weiner ; foreword by John Rhett Thomas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weiner, Robert G., 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Comic books, strips, etc--United States--Bibliography.

Comic books, strips, etc.

Marvel Comics Group--Bibliography.

Marvel Comics Group.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (401 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This work provides an extensive guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics. Focusing on Marvel's mainstream comics, the author provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles.

Contents:

Cover; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Foreword by John Rhett Thomas; Preface; Section I. Background Highlights; 1. Graphic Novels and Literature, Then and Now; 2. Marvel Comics, Then and Now; Section II. Marvel's Superheroes; 3. Major Characters, Teams, and Team-Ups; Avengers, Black Panther/Black Widow, Hawkeye, Hercules, Thunderbolts, and Ultimates; Captain America, Fury, Human Torch, Namor, and Golden-Age Characters; Conan/Kull; Cosmic Heroes and Supernaturals/Blade, Captain Marvel, Dr. Strange, Dracula, Ghost Rider, Silver Surfer, Thanos, et al.; Daredevil and Elektra

Fantastic Four/Dr. Doom and InhumansHulk and She-Hulk; Iron Man and War Machine; Punisher, Shadowmasters, and the 'Nam; Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Spider-Girl, Venom, and Carnage; Thor; Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Death's Head; X-Men/Mutants and Related; 4. Minor Characters and Minor Character Combos; Minor Characters; Minor Character Combos; Section III. Special Volumes and Series; 5. Special Hardbacks and Marvel Masterworks; Special Hardbacks; Marvel Masterworks; 6. Marvel's Essentials Series; Avengers, Ant-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor; Daredevil

Fantastic Four, Dr. Doom, Human Torch, and InhumansHulk; Spider-Man; Wolverine; X-Men; Essential Monsters; Other Essentials; 7. Epic Comics Graphic Novels; 8. Marvel and Marvel-Related Paperbacks; Section IV. Selected Marvel Publications; 9. Marvel/DC Crossovers; 10. Children's Books; 11. Movies and Television; 12. Classical, Esoteric, Historical, Music-Related, and Religious Works; Section V. Selected Marvel-Related Publications; 13. Prose Novels; Avengers; Blade; Captain America; Daredevil and Elektra; Fantastic Four; Hulk; Iron Man; Spider-Man; X-Men/Wolverine and Related; Team-Ups

Other Characters and Novels14. Articles, Books, Guides, and Indexes; Articles and Books; Guides and Indexes; 15. Children's Books; 16. Scholarly Publications; Appendix 1: Marvel and Marvel-Related Publications, 2005; Appendix 2: Selected Marvel-Related Game Books; Appendix 3: Unpublished Books; Title Index; Artist and Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-336) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-282-30069-5

9786612300691

0-7864-5115-7