Name: The Marvel Vault
Price: 31.46 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Roy Thomas
ISBN: 9781785652875

Type

Physical Book

Author

Roy Thomas

Publisher

Titan Books

Year

2016

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781785652875

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Marvel Vault "

Ten years after its initial successful publication, The Marvel Vault returns in fully updated form. Chock-full of historic and never-before-seen memorabilia, and featuring all of Marvel’s most beloved characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four, The Marvel Vault is now better than ever! New text and images chronicle how Marvel has channeled its singular storytelling into a blockbuster movie studio, even as it has stayed true to its hallowed roots in the comics world. This updated edition features 16 new pages that cover Marvel's story from 2010 right up to the present day. But that’s not all – there’s also a special envelope containing reproductions of key artefacts from Marvel’s illustrious history, including an early pencil sketch of Sub-Mariner and Stan Lee’s original typed outline for The Fantastic Four’s origin story. This is a package no Marvel fan will want to miss!

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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