Marvel Comics For Dummies

Explore the iconic super heroes and storylines from Marvel Comics

You may be familiar with heroic characters from Marvel Comics like Black Panther, Iron Man, and Wolverine, or villains like Loki and Thanos. But how much do you know about Squirrel Girl, Cyclops, or the Leader? With over 85 years of comics published since their founding, the Marvel Comics archive is a vast universe of iconic stories and legendary characters. Marvel Comics For Dummies is your shortcut to navigating this immense collection of heroes and their adventures. Learn the background of key characters, explore essential storylines, and discover the interconnectedness of the Marvel universe. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, this full-color guide contains striking comic book artwork along with interesting insights that serve as an exciting map to the Marvel universe.

• Uncover Marvel’s origin story
• Get to know iconic Marvel super heroes and villains
• Tour the Marvel Comics Multiverse
• Make sense of Marvel’s many super-hero teams
• Explore definitive storylines that span the history of Marvel Comics

From curious newbie to long-time reader, Marvel Comics For Dummies brings the Marvel Multiverse to life.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Navigating the Marvel Comics Universe 3

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Marvel Comics 5

Chapter 2: Exploring Marvel’s Origin Story 19

Chapter 3: What Makes a Marvel Comic a Marvel Comic 43

Part 2: The People in Your Friendly Marvel Comics Neighborhood 63

Chapter 4: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 65

Chapter 5: Meeting Iconic Marvel Heroes and Antiheroes 87

Chapter 6: Bring on the Bad Guys! 143

Part 3: Unpacking Marvel Comics Lore 185

Chapter 7: What the Heck is a Multiverse? 187

Chapter 8: Exploring Major Marvel Comics Storylines 199

Part 4: The Part of Tens 237

Chapter 9: Ten Tips for Collecting Marvel Comics 239

Chapter 10: Ten Ways to Become Part of the Community 245

Index 249

Troy Brownfield is Executive Editor of the The Saturday Evening Post and kid’s magazines Jack & Jill and Humpty Dumpty. He has written and created content for DC Comics, Comiccon.com, Fangoria Comics/Graphix, and comics for Zenescope Entertainment.

A must-have Marvel resource for new fans and superfans

Looking for a fun and fully illustrated guide to the world of Marvel Comics? Marvel Comics For Dummies is a comprehensive introduction to the world’s largest and most popular catalog of comics. You’ll learn all about super heroes like Iron Man, Wolverine, Black Panther, Thor, and Captain Marvel and find full-color pictures showing you the past, present, and future of the most iconic comic characters in history. This is the perfect book for Marvel beginners as well as superfans looking to add to their collection.

Inside…

• Explore the history of Marvel Comics and its characters
• Meet the most iconic and beloved characters in the Marvel Multiverse
• Learn all about Marvel’s most exciting teams and partnerships, like the X-Men and the Avengers
• Understand the interlocking storylines that define the Marvel Universe