Marvel Comics has released the Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition, which features an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee and answers every manner of question fans have regarding the Marvel Universe. The publisher will also release a Marvel Encyclopedia Collector’s Edition in November.

According to Marvel, the Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition, written by Alan Cowsill, Melanie Scott, and James Hill, has the most comprehensive collection of Marvel facts to date. Marvel’s description of the Encyclopedia reads, “Marvel Encyclopedia from DK is the best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe. Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features over 1,200 iconic superheroes and villains, with hundreds of new and expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition released in 2019.”

The brand-new Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition includes new major characters. In-depth features of the latest Marvel Universe crossover events, such as Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms are included in the Encyclopedia. With every character illustrated with superb artwork from the original Marvel Comics, the publisher recommends the Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition as a book every fan should have.

The Marvel Encyclopedia Collector’s Edition, declared the ultimate edition for the ultimate fan, will arrive on November 26 and will have additional features, including an exclusive version of the book’s new cover artwork by the acclaimed Marco Checchetto, printed with additional luxury finishes. The edition will also have a deluxe clamshell case containing an exclusive print, a 32-page comic-format booklet featuring rare variant comic covers, and exclusive commentary about the major Marvel crossover events from the last five years. High-quality production materials, including luxury paper stock, Wibalin, sprayed edges, and a ribbon marker, will also be included.

The Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition and the Marvel Encyclopedia Collector’s Edition continue the 85th-anniversary celebration Marvel recently commemorated with the release of a heartwarming video. The video, reminding fans about the power and necessity of good storytelling, fittingly opened with gleeful kids welcoming the great Stan Lee to discuss comics and his favorite characters.

Marvel stories from the comics have continued to inspire different generations, and their characters have reached and inspired even more people around the world through Marvel movies, within and outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Lee believed that no matter the medium, telling good stories was the most crucial element to Marvel’s staying power. “I have always tried to do stories that the characters have human qualities anybody can relate to,” the icon stated.

The Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition is now available,and the Marvel Encyclopedia Collector’s Edition will arrive in comic book shops on November 26, 2024.

Source: Marvel