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The Mighty Marvel Dictionary: An Illustrated Glossary from Avengers to X-Men

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Mighty Marvel Dictionary: An Illustrated Glossary from Avengers to X-Men

Contributors:

By (Author) Robb Pearlman

ISBN:

9781637745519

Publisher:

BenBella Books

Imprint:

Smart Pop

Publication Date:

29th October 2024

UK Publication Date:

29th October 2024

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Genre:

Non-Fiction (Children's/Teenage)

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:

Childrens / Teenage general interest: Cartoons and comic strips

Other Subjects:

Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions

Dewey:

741.5973

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

256

Dimensions:

Width 148mm, Height 217mm

Description

The Mighty Marvel Dictionary (thuh my-tee mahr-vuhl dik-shuh-ner-ee)

noun: an illustrated A-to-Z glossary that provides readers of all ages a redefined, never-before-seen exploration of the code names, items, teams, locations, and sound effects that have shaped Marvel Comics for over 85 years

Featuring more than 1,000 definitions of the words that have been the foundation of Marvel Comics epic stories, this illustrated compendium is the perfect gift for Marvel fans of all ages.

  • Encounter iconic heroes, antiheroes, villains, and synthezoids including Hulk, Black Widow, Storm, Wolverine, Mystique, Echo, Kingpin, Lizard, Abomination, M.O.D.O.K., H.E.R.B.I.E., Carnage, and Venom.

  • Infiltrate the membership rosters of Marvels most iconic groups, teams, and organizations including the Avengers, the X-Men, Alpha Flight, S.H.I.E.L.D., the Sinister Six, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Hydra, and the Nova Corps.

  • Discover a hidden lairs worth of artifacts, weapons, and technology including Doctor Dooms Doombots, the Eye of Agamotto, the Zodiac Key, the Ultimate Nullifier, the Superhuman Registration Act, the Infinity Gauntlet, and all six of the Infinity Stones.

  • Explore Multiverse-spanning locations that serve as backdrops to countless epic adventures including Wakanda, Hala, Atlantis, the Raft, Krakoa, Knowhere, Attilan, and all ten of the Realms connected by Yggradsil.

  • Echo the distinctive and onomatopoeic sounds that reverberate off the comic book page including bamf, snikt, thwip, poink, and bada-boom!

  • Assemble the accessories and garments that make up a costume or uniform including cape, hood, mask, crown, and tunic.

    Unleash the power of the words behind the worlds and characters you love with The Mighty Marvel Dictionary.

    • Author Bio

    Robb Pearlman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, editor, and pop culturalist. He has written more than 30 books, including Star Trek: Fun with Kirk and Spock, The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek, Star Trek: Body by Starfleet, Star Trek: Search for Spock, and Star Trek: Redshirt's Little Book of Doom.

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