Marvel Encyclopedia

The official and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe – now updated with more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains.

Filled with superb artwork and illustrated characters from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every fan has to own – and the only book that covers the full scope of the vibrant Marvel Comics universe.

The most comprehensive Marvel Encyclopedia ever created:

• Contains major new characters as well as updated entries for old favourites, alongside features for the latest Marvel Universe crossover events – including Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms.
• Hundreds of fresh new character artworks from Marvel’s own talented pool of artists, including an original cover artwork designed by renowned comic artist Marco Checchetto.
• Perfect for Marvel Comics fans who want the definitive reference guide to their favourite franchise.

Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features revisited entries detailing the adventures since the best-selling previous edition (2019).

Major figures like Captain America and the Avengers have multi-spread sections, while even minor character entries contain details about their key attributes, allies, foes and storylines. This is the most complete guide to the Marvel Universe ever created.

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About the Author

Alan Cowsill has been a writer and editor for 30 years. He wrote the award-winning graphic novel World War One and the novels Zombie 18 and Punch Drunk Kisses. His other work includes Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide, Marvel Comics: 75 Years of Cover Art, and Marvel: The Way of the Warrior.

Melanie Scott has written or contributed to numerous comic book publications, including Ultimate Marvel, Marvel Ultimate Fact Book, Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy, Marvel’s Greatest Comics: 100 Comics That Built a Universe, The Periodic Table of Marvel and Marvel Spider-Man: Character Encyclopedia New Edition.

James Hill has enjoyed over 30 years as a writer/editor in the comics and licensed publishing fields. Starting out as a writer on Marvel UK’s best-selling Transformers comic, he has also written for Spider-Man, Masters of the Universe, The Muppets, Donald Duck, Power Rangers and Doctor Who Adventures. His non-fiction writing includes Marvel Myths & Legends and Marvel Universe: Map by Map for DK.