Marvel Comics Library Fantastic Four. Vol. 1. 1961-1963 Collectors Edition (Artists Proof Copy)

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Artists Proof Copy Marvel Comics Library Fantastic Four. Vol. 1. 1961 1963 The First Family of the Marvel Age The ultimate collection of the world s greatest comic magazine Hoping to break out of a sales slump at Marvel in the early 1960s, veteran comic creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby hit on the idea of doing a super team. Kirby, who thought superheroes were due for a revival after 15 years of being pushed aside by romance, horror, and war comics, saw it as smart business. Lee just once wanted to do the type of story I myself would enjoy reading. The Fantastic Four forever changed their careers, their lives, and the comic book industry. Collected here in an XXL-size volume are the first 20 issues reproduced from the most pristine pedigreed original comics, which were cracked open and photographed in close collaboration with Marvel and the and Certified Guaranty Company. Featured alongside the comics is an in-depth essay by acclaimed Marvel writer Mark Waid, a foreword by former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, and original art, photographs, and other rarities. Welcome true believers to the Marvel Age of Comics. This deluxe volume features an aluminium print cover tipped into a leatherette-bound spine, foil embossing, and is housed in a slipcase. Artists Proof Collector s Edition of 1,000 numbered copies Edition of 1,000 Aluminium print cover tipped into a leatherette-bound spine, foil embossing, and housed in a slipcase, 28 x 39.5 cm, 5.01 kg, 700 pages. I also have ONE other book of the SAME ARTIST PROOF NUMBER *** Includes Delivery to England, all other destinations POA ***. Seller Inventory # ABE-1724013682094

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Title: Marvel Comics Library Fantastic Four. Vol. 1...

Binding: Hardcover

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