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This definitive Marvel encyclopedia takes an in-depth look at the wondrous world of Marvel Comics and its catalogue of iconic characters, such as Black Panther, Spider-Man, Thor, the Hulk and Loki. Includes a foreword by comic book writer Roy Thomas and original cover artwork by esteemed comic book artist Adi Granov.

Ultimate Marvel is the perfect gift for fans of Marvel Comics. It features, in chronological order, every significant Marvel Comic character, location, vehicle, and weapon in the company´s illustrious history. When does Carol Danvers become Captain Marvel? Has S.H.I.E.L.D.´s Helicarrier ever been hijacked? In which comic book issue did the Green Goblin kill Spider-Man´s college sweetheart? Ultimate Marvel has all the answers...and more. Including authoritative text by Marvel Comics experts, spectacular artwork from the original comic books and 2 exclusive prints all presented in a stunning slipcase.

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1: Foreword by Roy Thomas
2: A Marvel Comics Events Timeline
3: Super Heroes and Villains: Golden Age 1: Captain America
2: Clash of the Marvels

4: Atlas Age 1: Roll Call

5: Marvel Age 1: Fantastic Four
2: Hulk
3: Spider-Man
4: Spider-Man´s Destiny
5: Thor
6: Iron Man
7: Doctor Strange
8: The Avengers
9: Cap Joins the Avengers
10: X-Men
11: Scarlet Witch
12: Daredevil
13: Black Widow
14: The Evil of Ultron
15: Roll Call

6: Bronze Age 1: Incredible Journey
2: Wolverine
3: Doom Victorious!
4: Roll Call

7: Modern Age 1: Two Against Carnage
2: Roll Call

8: Heroic Age 1: A Civil War
2: When Worlds Collide...
3: Roll Call

9: Vehicles 1: S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
2: Blackbird
3: Hell on Wheels

10: Weapons and Technology 1: Stark Industries
2: Iron Man´s Armor
3: Shield of Liberty

11: Cosmic Powers 1: Pyrrhic Victory

12: Magical Artifacts 1: Goddess of Thunder

13: Planets and Realms 1: Kree Genocide

14: Countries and Places 1: Xavier´s School/Jean Grey School
2: Avengers Mansion
3: Atlantis Destroyed!

15: Index
16: Acknowledgments

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Hefty hardback Ultimate Marvel runs through every significant character, location and vehicle in the company´s history, with lashings of comic art and cut-away diagrams. SFX

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Lorraine Cink is a comedian and writer for Marvel´s weekly web show, The Watcher. But don´t let that comedy background fool you, she is a serious Marvel expert who really knows how to make her deep knowledge accessible and entertaining to a wide audience. She lives in New York City.

Adam Bray is a frequent contributor to DK Star Wars(TM) and LEGO© Star Wars books, including Ultimate Star Wars and the best-selling Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know. Visit him online at artwork is by esteemed comic-book artist Adi Granov.

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