Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History

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The full set of Marvel calendars that ran from 1975 to 1981, collected for the first time in a deluxe oversized editionDuring the Bronze Age of comics, Marvel created seven consecutive spiral-bound calendars that were as artistically designed and captivatingly written as any of their comic books. Each of these annual calendars¿whether they celebrated the Bicentennial (1976), spotlighted a specific character such as Spider-Man (1978), Hulk (1979), or Doctor Strange (1980), or featured heroes and villains across the pantheon of the Marvel Universe¿all shared these similarly inspired features:¿ All-new art by the biggest names in comics, created especially for these calendars. Artists include Jack Kirby, John Buscema, John Byrne, Frank Miller, Walter Simonson, Gil Kane, George Perez, Gene Colan, Jim Starlin, Sal Buscema, Mike Ploog, Frank Brunner, and dozens of others. Most of this art has never been reprinted.¿ Visual call-outs for birthdays of noted Marvel staff and creators¿ Key moments in Marvel history, punctuated by photos and artwork clipped from beloved comics¿ Special events, famous quotes from fan-favorite issues, and other celebratory mentions Never before has all of this astounding art been reprinted, and the now-complete set of covers, interiors, and seven years¿ worth of gorgeously designed monthly entries are reproduced at their original size in this beautiful, oversized hardcover package. Also included is new commentary, rare promotional materials, and an all-new introduction by longtime Marvel writer/editor/historian Roy Thomas. The years might keep ticking away, but the work collected in this special book remain timeless!