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Dive into the illustrious world of Marvel Comics with the *Fantastic Four* collection, expertly curated and officially published by Penguin Group USA in 2023. This brand new trade paperback (UK) format gathers key issues, including *Fantastic Four* #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 48, 49, 50, 51, and *Fantastic Four Annual* #6. Experience the pioneering narratives crafted by legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, whose collaboration redefined American cartooning and superhero storytelling. Marvel's timeless tales resonate on multiple levels, providing insights into identity, otherness, and the emotional depth of its characters.
For the first time, these stories chronicle the adventures of iconic superheroes who shaped American popular culture. The *Fantastic Four* series served as both Marvel's flagship title and a creative crucible, introducing an array of new characters while expanding the visual and thematic horizons of the genre. This collection further showcases the transformative narratives, exemplifying Marvel's impact through thrilling arcs like 'The Galactus Trilogy'. With a foreword by Jerry Craft, along with scholarly introductions by Ben Saunders, this product not only promises thrilling adventures but also deep insights into the legacy of Marvel comics.
Whether you're a lifelong comic book aficionado or a curious newcomer, this *Fantastic Four* collection is a must-have addition to your library. Order today and relive the spectacular universe of Marvel!
Delivery Information: Orders are processed promptly with quick shipping options to ensure you receive your copy as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143135838
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Description:
Collects Fantastic Four #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 48, 49, 50, 51, and Fantastic Four Annual #6. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels- as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. For the first time, these classic stories of some of the most iconic super heroes in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Throughout the 1960s, The Fantastic Four doubled as both the flagship title and the creative laboratory of the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced dozens of new characters and concepts in its pages, while expanding the emotional bandwidth and visual vocabulary of the super hero genre with every issue. This collection gathers some key tales from Lee and Kirby's lengthy tenure-from their first experiments in generic hybridity through to the remarkable fusion of the cosmic and the quotidian that is the "The Galactus Trilogy." A foreword by Jerry Craft, and a scholarly introduction and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insights into the enduring significance of the Fantastic Four and classic Marvel comics.
The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel's transformative and timeless influence on
For the first time, these stories chronicle the adventures of iconic superheroes who shaped American popular culture. The *Fantastic Four* series served as both Marvel's flagship title and a creative crucible, introducing an array of new characters while expanding the visual and thematic horizons of the genre. This collection further showcases the transformative narratives, exemplifying Marvel's impact through thrilling arcs like 'The Galactus Trilogy'. With a foreword by Jerry Craft, along with scholarly introductions by Ben Saunders, this product not only promises thrilling adventures but also deep insights into the legacy of Marvel comics.
Whether you're a lifelong comic book aficionado or a curious newcomer, this *Fantastic Four* collection is a must-have addition to your library. Order today and relive the spectacular universe of Marvel!
Delivery Information: Orders are processed promptly with quick shipping options to ensure you receive your copy as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143135838
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Description:
Collects Fantastic Four #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 48, 49, 50, 51, and Fantastic Four Annual #6. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels- as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. For the first time, these classic stories of some of the most iconic super heroes in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Throughout the 1960s, The Fantastic Four doubled as both the flagship title and the creative laboratory of the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced dozens of new characters and concepts in its pages, while expanding the emotional bandwidth and visual vocabulary of the super hero genre with every issue. This collection gathers some key tales from Lee and Kirby's lengthy tenure-from their first experiments in generic hybridity through to the remarkable fusion of the cosmic and the quotidian that is the "The Galactus Trilogy." A foreword by Jerry Craft, and a scholarly introduction and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insights into the enduring significance of the Fantastic Four and classic Marvel comics.
The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel's transformative and timeless influence on