Origins of Marvel Comics (Deluxe Edition)

Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary, the landmark book "Origins of Marvel Comics" by Stan Lee is available in a deluxe collector's edition. This edition includes a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, "Origins of Marvel Comics" features the first appearances of characters who have dominated Marvel's modern storytelling mythology, including Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange. It also includes a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by Stan Lee. This book serves as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry or as a collection of the best Silver Age comics by some of the greatest creators, "Origins of Marvel Comics" highlights the lasting greatness of these iconic characters and the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.