Golden Age Marvel Comics - Volume 1 [Hardcover]

John Compton (Author), Ray Gill (Author), Stockbridge Winslow (Author), Carl Burgos (Author), Bill Everett (Author), Paul Gustavson (Author), Ben Thompson (Author), Steve Dahlman (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Marvel Comics

In September, 1939 a new voice hit the newsstands and changed the comic-book world forever: Marvel Comics #1, with its blazing Human Torch cover, had arrived! And this 64-page pulp package wasn't your typical assortment of super-powered, straight-laced, do-gooders - this was something completely new. The amazing android creation of Dr. Phineas Horton, the Human Torch was neither man nor hero - he was a blazing force of nature that shocked and unsettled mankind. Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, the half-human/half-Atlantean, ventures from his undersea kingdom into the world of man - not with a mind set on peace, but towards vengeance! These two characters would form the foundation for the style of conflicted hero that defines Marvel to this day, and you'll see them evolve across twelve full issues from their raw forms into the battling fire and water mega-hits of the Golden Age! Featuring an extensive essay on Marvel's pulp magazine pre-history, publisher Martin Goodman, and the birth of Marvel Comics by noted historian Will Murray, and topped off with special bonus features including original artwork and items never seen since 1939, this collection forms the cornerstone of Marvel history essential for every comic book fan, collector and historian! Collects Marvel Comics #1, and Marvel Mystery Comics #2-12.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 848 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (October 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785135707
• ISBN-13: 978-0785135708
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 7.7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #986,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have, March 11, 2010

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M. Russo "Musical Shore" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golden Age Marvel Comics - Volume 1 (Hardcover)

This book is incredible. I am not terribly familiar with golden age comics, but these are very fun. The Bill Everett Sub-Mariner stories are especially twisted. This is pre-Comics Code material, the medium was relatively young and was evolving quickly and their was a lot of experimentation before they arrived at The Marvel Style. Highly Recommended!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Golden Age Marvel review, November 21, 2009

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This review is from: Golden Age Marvel Comics - Volume 1 (Hardcover)

This volume is more than a book because it also contais the history of golden age comics and comics writers & editiors in the USA. It is quite a need for all of us who love comics and want to preserve good and fond memories of those comics that marked our childhood (and life as well. I do strongly recommend it and wait other golden age comics omnibus soon again.

5.0 out of 5 stars money well worth spent!, October 5, 2011

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This review is from: Golden Age Marvel Comics - Volume 1 (Hardcover)

For those of you who have an interest in the golden age of comics, particularly Marvel Comics! then this volume will not disappoint. What you will find within this volume are the first twelve issues of Marvel Comics masterfully represented in one huge volume. I have been an enthusiastic collector of golden age comics for over 20 years, what I like most about this particular volume is the introduction by Will Murray. Murray presents a well constructed introduction highlighting the humble beginnings of Timely Comics Inc (later to be known as Marvel Comics). This detailed account gives the reader a behind scenes look at the inner machinations of building a comic publishing empire. Not only will the reader be given the opportunity to explore the mindset behind the marketing machine which produced such characters as the Human Torch, the Sub Mariner and the Angel, but how these characters were able to propel Timely Comics Inc at forefront of the comics industry. Murray's introduction gave the characters importance, which made for a more satisfying experience once you where ready to immerse yourself in the pages within. The book is an absolute gem and is highly recommend.