Origins of Marvel Comics

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Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110, 115, and 155.Cover by John Romita, Sr.

Chapter Introductions by Stan Lee. Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary-the landmark book ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS by Stan Lee! A deluxe, collector's edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel's modern storytelling mythology-Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange-along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.