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The Death of Captain Marvel (Marvel Premiere Classic) Hardcover – June 9, 2010

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Witness the classic and tragic end of one of the greatest heroes of all time, Mar-Vell of the Kree, who became the Earth hero Captain Marvel! After dozens of battles on Earth and across space, and with the power of his Nega-bands and his all-knowing Cosmic Awareness, can Mar-Vell fare well in his battles with Nitro (the exploding villain who later sparked Marvel's super hero Civil War), the death-defying Stellarax, and the seemingly dead Thanos? Guest-starring Rick Jones, Drax the Destroyer, Starfox, and all your favorite Earth heroes!

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9 years and up
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128 pages
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English
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4 and up
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7 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
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Marvel
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June 9, 2010
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078514627X
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978-0785146278
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel (June 9, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 078514627X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785146278
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches

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Poignant and final Captain Marvel story by Jim Starlin

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018

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One of the first Marvel Graphic novels and the most poignant Captain Marvel stones ever! Drop the mic, hold the phone, because this story isn't for the feint of heat. It's a powerful story by Jim Starlin. It was released around 1982. At a time when paperbacks with comics wdere not a presence in book store chains. The graphic novel format with nice high grade paper and color changed all that. Book stores started carrying Marvel product because they were not printed on news print grade paper. The graphic novel started taking off because it was being marketed outside the comic shops.

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Dante

Much needed in my time of need

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018

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I had heard of this story before, but I had never checked it out for myself. I recently found out about my girlfriend's cancer diagnosis, so when I saw it on sale i didn't hesitate to finally read it in the hopes of finding some solace and glimmer of hope. This story delivered an emotional story that was both sad and hopeful. Like Spider-Man and the other heroes, I find it hard to accept that someone beloved will soon be gone. Like Mentor mentions several times, "it's unfair!" I am struggling coming to grips with my loves inevitable fate, and this story gave me a bit of comfort in knowing that I am not alone in my grief and despair. Even Earth's Mightiest heroes know what us in the real world go through when death is at the door of a loved one. Thank you Jim Starlin and Marvel for creating this story!

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Jonathan Jurgensmeyer

Unbelievable

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2017

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Wow this story was sad, I really began to feel for Captain Marvel and his death just got sadder and sadder. I honestly recommend this book, it was so good and shows just what effect cancer has on people. The final battle I thought could've been done differently, but it made sense to the story and made me respect Thanos on a whole new level. This is definitely a must read, check it out!

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Evetstx

Jim Starlin's exceptional story...brings Mar-Vell full circle

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013

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A long road from the green and white clad Kree warrior that first appeared as a member of an alien fleet sent to conquer the Earth but who instead became one of its most devoted protectors - Captain Marvel, originally Mar-Vell in this reader's opinion was one of Marvel Comics most intriguing characters - in that he fought along side the Avengers in one of the most memorable epics - "The Kree/Skrull War" and he faced off against a wide range of cosmic villains including perhaps the most devilish foe of all - Thanos of Titan - yet he never reached the A-List of Marvel's iconic heroes.

"The Death of Captain Marvel" by Jim Starlin illustrates how the Kree captain impacted heroes and villains alike in the Marvel Universe and is a moving story that doesn't come along often in the world of comic books. This story is unlike any other I've read in that it portrays a super hero who, like many, has faced death countless times in battle but is cut down in the prime of his life by a merciless disease that has no boundaries and harbors no prejudices, even for super heroes.

Starlin presents the personal side of super heroes or better yet the very humanistic side of the super heroes, touching on the fear of death and the mystery of the afterlife - the scene with Rick Jones visiting his long-time friend on his death bed certainly hits full force even if the reader is not familiar with the history of the two characters and the clever twist where CM's arch enemy Thanos appears to him from the other side is well done - what stood out as well is the scenes where all the greatest minds of the Marvel Universe come together, racing against time, but despite their powers and their genius, they cannot defeat the disease (that touch I thought was brilliant)

Personally, I think this book is too short and would have been more complete had it included a little more back story but that is its only real flaw in this readers opinion and though I would not have given it a perfect score it would definitely merit 4 1/2 stars if it was offered.

But to consider that this story could have gone in any number of directions - and many would have been predictable, instead Starlin made this an unforgettable tale that I think most would thoroughly enjoy - it should be on every collector's shelf.

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Roland T. Gunner

Great story

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019

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There is a reason this is a classic. One of Marvel's great characters, and with their stories becoming more mainstream this is one any fan should read. All the classic characters make an appearance as Captain Marvel faces the one enemy he cannot overcome.

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Nearly Moved to Tears

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016

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Reading comics digitally on Kindle has been a great way for me to catch up on big events throughout Marvel's history for a reasonable price. I know the mantle of Captain Marvel has been passed down a few different times now and I decided I wanted to go straight to the source.

Do not expect a ton of action in this book. That's not what it's about. What it is about is the life and death of one of the greatest hero's in all the universe. Despite defeating monsters, aliens, psychopaths, and super villain, cancer is a menace Mar-Vell cannot defeat. As he looks back on his triumphs, his failures, his impact, and the friends and loved ones he leaves behind, we feel Mar-Vell's mortality, his confusion, his fear. It's incredibly moving, heartbreaking, and inspirational. Heroes and villains gather to say their farewells to the legendary Kree warrior, showcasing the different ways an individual deals with impending death of a loved one. These parts were especially heart wrenching.

I highly recommend this to anyone that hasn't yet read it, or for someone relatively new to comics to get a better idea of the legacy of a major character.

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Doc Redbat

Ah jeez

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019

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I had read this when it first came out and was completely blown away. Re- reading today, it still has the same effect, if not more so. I had hoped to gain some insights in reading this but only found a great, heartbreaking story.

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Orphan45

I owned this book when it came out, but it somehow got lost over the years.

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020

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Even though I am sad I know longer own the physical copy, IMHO it is one of THE BEST graphic novel stories ever written. So very glad to now own it in electronic format so that I can always get access to it.

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Bit of a clichéd script with beat around the bush ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2017

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Bit of a clichéd script with beat around the bush dialogue, don't think thanos would react in this way tho no matter what, way too humble for the character

Kraetah

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2017

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cheers

Gayle Cormie

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2017

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I like it
so far and I love it . I enjoying reading and look at it. Because it" s interesting .

Ho-Man Yau

Not your normal hero death

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2016

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Short and to the point the death of captain marvel is one hell of a story. Something that every comic book fan should read.

C. C. Gallen

very good and well written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2015

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Very, very good and well written.

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