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Marvels (School & Library Binding)

by K. Busiek (Author)
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Ten years ago, Marvels was the breakthrough work for both of its creators: a worm's-eye view of the spectacle of Marvel comics history—35 years of glorious superheroes and terrifying super-disasters, told from the perspective of Phil Sheldon, a newspaper photographer who's experienced "the marvels" from ground level. Renowned artist Ross's rich, lush, nearly photorealistic style (he painted all the major characters from photographs of models) made his reputation—and the book—a landmark. The story, too, suggests a sort of grandeur that had largely slipped away from superhero comics by the early '90s, even as it describes the helplessness that normal people might feel in the presence of angel-winged mutants and rapacious gods from outer space. There are plenty of Easter eggs in Marvels for longtime comics buffs, although the book is structured so that new readers won't be lost, either. The level of detail goes much deeper than what's visible on the page, but its creators' command of that unseen background gives the story itself force and resilience. This new edition augments the original with over 200 pages of extras: four drafts of Busiek's original proposal for the series, all of his scripts, a short bonus story, dozens of Ross's sketches and related artwork, and a guide to the many celebrity cameo appearances Ross drew into the original.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Alright for avid Marvel readers but not for the average Joe., May 29 2004
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This review is from: Marvels TPB (Paperback)
Marvels is a well illustrated piece of art, but if you haven't read many of the super hero stories (the Marvels) then I don't really recommend this book. Its taken entirely from the perspective of a news photographer, so he only sees glimpses of the marvels (just as you would if you lived in that era). This can be a refreshing take, but it also can be really frustrating, since you don't get the whole story. For instance, the photographer initially hears of a duel between two of the Marvels then a few pages latter the photographer notes that the two duelists are fighting side by side, with a very limited explanation of how they overcame their differences. The book really tries to take all of the Marvel comics and sum them up as seen through a photographer's eyes. But for those of us who haven't read the 1,000's of comics this really doesn't make a fulfilling read. You just keep wondering what happened.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Plotless with little characterization, May 19 2004
By Brianna (Farmington Hills, MI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Marvels TPB (Paperback)
This book was not worth reading. While it starts out with the 'birth' of the human torch, soon many random superheros and super villains are incorporated within the book. There's lots of action, but the reader doesn't really care who wins or who loses, since other than the torch and the protagonist (a photographer) there is absolutely no characterization! Obviously the author is trying to pack in as many superheros/supervillains into one book as he can. There's almost nothing to keep you turning the pages in this book and i am surprised i even finished it. I recommend sticking with a book that focuses on just one hero (or one group of heros, such as with the X-Men). Don't waste your time reading this book with no plot or characterization.

Idea to fellow female readers: Check out "Merridian" instead. It is way cool.

To female and male readers: pick up an ordinary comic book or a good graphic novel like Galaxy Express 999.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best comics ever in a brilliant special edition, April 6 2004
By Blake Petit "Novelist, Comixtreme.com columni... (Ama, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marvels 10th Anniversary HC (Hardcover)
It's hard for me to justify the expense of a hardcover graphic novel, especially if it's a collection of individual issues I already have, but when I heard about the Marvels 10th Anniversary edition I knew I would have to get it. Not only is Marvels one of my favorite comics of all time, but the extras packed into this book really show how collected editions are starting to become the DVD equivalent for comic books.

In "Marvels," Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross took us through the life of photojournalist Phil Sheldon, an old-fashioned newspaperman with printer's ink in his veins and a camera to his eye. Phil, however, lives in a more fantastic universe than you or I, he lives in the Marvel Universe, home of Captain America, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man and the X-Men. Through four issues, we watch how Phil and his world grew and changed, how people thought about the superheroes -- the Marvels, as Phil called them -- and how perceptions evolved along the way. It's a beautiful, poignant series about ordinary heroism, hero worship, and the heroic ideal. Ten years later, it's still one of the best comics I've ever read.

If you've already read the comics, though, there is still stuff here for you. This collection includes the four pitches Busiek and Ross went through to get the series made, the complete scripts for all four issues, character sketches, production and promotional artwork, a guide to "Easter Eggs" in the artwork, a section on Ross' technique of painting from photographed models and even the text of all the newspaper articles that only partially appeared throughout the series. It's packed, and that makes the reading all the more fun.

If you've never read "Marvels," you're missing out. If you read it and loved it, this book takes the story one step further. Kudos to Marvel for putting out such a great edition of such an important comic book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!! Excellent!!! Excellent!!!
First off, let me say that I absolutely love the art work in the comic series. AMAZING!!!

What a gift it is to have a written story that rivals the artwork. Read more

Published on Feb 11 2004 by XKAL

3.0 out of 5 stars This book is OK.
This book is all right. it had several parts that were amazingly boring. For instance, the publishers had to add every little detail they wanted to try and make this book... Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Live Action Book on the Marvel Universe.
I first read these issues when they came out in 1993, and I was quite impressed with how they worked it out. Read more
Published on Aug 25 2003 by Joe Mac Guy

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This is what got me into comics in the first place. This story is well written and has great art. The story isn't about the superheros directly but about humans looking at the... Read more
Published on Aug 4 2003 by D. Hansen

5.0 out of 5 stars The Marvel Universe throguh the eyes of the everyman
First and formost, I am not a very big Marvel fan. I picked this up after reading "Kingdom Come" and thoroughly enjoying Alex Ross' art. Read more
Published on Jul 8 2003 by R. SHARIFF

5.0 out of 5 stars The book that made Alex Ross famous
Best. Artwork. E-V-E-R. This comic, in my opinion blows all other art away, even in other comics Ross has drawn. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2003 by Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars This is truly a Marvel
I borrowed this book from my friend. A bunch of people I know had read it and reccomended it to me. I picked it up thinking that it was going to be a book with good art but no... Read more
Published on Feb 26 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Marvel fans ought to love it...
This is deserving of most the praise it's been given, but it's not the most ground-breaking or amazing comic you'll read, as some have made it out to be. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2002 by Mark Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars A great graphic novel!
This fascinating graphic novel is a history of the Marvel universe, seen through the eyes of "common people", and more particularly, Phil Sheldon, press photographer. Read more
Published on Nov 18 2002 by Kurt A. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story...Great Artwork...
Alex Ross has to be one of the best illustrators in the Comic industry today. He takes characters that are often "Larger than Life" and makes them real and human... Read more
Published on Nov 11 2002 by B. B Noel

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