Name: The Marvel age of Comics 1961–1978. 40Th ed.
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Author: Roy Thomas
ISBN: 9783836577878

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The Marvel age of Comics 1961–1978. 40Th ed.

Type

Physical Book

Author

Roy Thomas

Publisher

Taschen

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

512

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.4 x 16.3 x 4.1 cm

Weight

1.45 kg.

ISBN13

9783836577878

Synopsis "The Marvel age of Comics 1961–1978. 40Th ed. "

It was an age of mighty heroes, misunderstood monsters, and complex villains. With the publication of Fantastic Four No. 1 in November 1961, comics giant Marvel inaugurated a transformative era in pop culture. Through the next two decades, the iconic Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men leapt, darted, and towered through its pages. Captain America was resurrected from his 1940s deep-freeze and the Avengers became the World's Greatest Super Heroes. Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and dozens more were added to the pantheon, each with their own rogues' gallery of malevolent counterparts. Nearly 60 years later, these thrilling characters from the 1960s and '70s are more popular than ever, fighting the good fight in comics, toy aisles, and blockbuster movies around the world.In The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978, legendary writer and editor Roy Thomas takes you to the heart of this seminal segment in comic history--an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre. With more than 500 images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were both epic in their powers and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else. By the '70s, we see how the House of Ideas also elevated horror, sword and sorcery, and martial arts in its stable of titanic demigods, introducing iconic characters like Man-Thing, Conan, and Shang-Chi and proving that their brand of storytelling could succeed and flourish outside of the capes and tights.Behind it all, we get to know the extraordinary Marvel architects whose names are almost as familiar as the mortals (and immortals!) they brought to life--Stan "The Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, and Steve Ditko, along with a roster of greats like John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Jim Steranko, and countless others. The result is a behind-the-scenes treasure trove and a jewel for any comic fan's library, brimming with the innovation and energy of an invincible era for Marvel and its heroes alike.(c) 2020 MARVELAbout the seriesTASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program--now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.

Roy Thomas

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Roy Thomas is an influential American comic book writer and editor, known for his work in the superhero industry, especially at Marvel Comics. Born in 1940, Thomas began his career in the 60s and stood out for his ability to adapt and expand classic characters. He succeeded Stan Lee as editor-in-chief at Marvel and helped solidify the publisher as one of the most important in the industry.

Among his most notable works are "Conan the Barbarian" (1970), "Avengers" (1966-1970), and "The Invaders" (1975). Additionally, he was one of the key figures in the creation of the character "Iron Fist" (1974). His impact on American comics remains significant, being recognized for his ability to integrate classical mythology and modern narrative into his stories.

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