An insight into Marvel’s heroic era
The second volume of the “Marvel Comics Library-Avengers Vol. 2 (1965-1967)” revives the glorious beginnings of the Avengers and their creators Stan Lee and Don Heck. In the original issues collected here, Lee and Heck lead the Avengers through an exciting era in which the so-called “Kooky Quartet” first entered the stage. During this time, there were not only interesting character developments, but also changes to the team’s line-up. Particularly interesting is the interplay between the characters in the often multi-part stories, in which the Avengers have to deal with old and new enemies such as Enchantress and Doctor Doom. This demonstrates Marvel’s unique approach to storytelling, which still characterises the superhero genre today.
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The art and technology of reproduction
The original drawings have been carefully photographed and modernised to present the comics in the best possible quality. The post-production corrects printing errors from the period, while the design picks up on the nostalgic impression of newsprint. The volume combines a lavish book format with the classic Marvel roots and offers a visual experience that captures the colourfulness and energy of the comics in their original form. In addition to the comics themselves, the volume contains texts and archive images that underpin Marvel’s eventful history and artistic significance. Particularly noteworthy is the essay by Black Panther author Christopher Priest, who shares his love and knowledge of the comic art form with the reader.
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A milestone in Marvel history
This volume of the Marvel Comics Library shows how the Avengers became a brand in the superhero universe. The collection explores the development of the Avengers and their heroes through several creative turning points and offers valuable insights into Marvel’s quest for character depth and continuity. Even if the stories sometimes exude a rather nostalgic charm today, they still form the basis for the modern comic universes. The collection emphasises Marvel’s ability to portray heroes not only as fighters against evil, but also as characters with personal conflicts and everyday challenges – a milestone that has had a lasting impact on the Marvel universe.
Data
| Original title | Marvel Comics Library – Avengers. Vol. 2. 1965–1967 |
| Illustrators | Don Heck, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas |
| Publisher | Taschen Verlag |
| Cover | Hardcover |
| Pages | 666 pages, with numerous illustrations |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 28 x 39.5 cm |
| ISBN | 978-3-8365-9159-1 |
| Price | 150 € |
Further information
Further information about the book “Marvel Comics Library – Avengers. Vol. 2. 1965-1967” (advertising) can be found on the Taschen Verlag website.
Compliance
The book was kindly made available to us by the publisher. The presentation and rating of HYPERMADE remains independent of this and is based solely on the content of the book.
