Take a photo of a barcode or cover
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
4.0
This book was brought for me as a Christmas present by my auntie who knows how much of a nerd I really am. I was curious about this book to see how much I actual knew about this world that I was so fascinating in and WOW this book put me to shame. I am what was known as a plastic fan who loved the films and the videos on YouTube and has maybe read like five of the comics.
Obviously this book was about all the characters no matter how big or small they played in this whole universe. There is more than 1,200 of marvels characters. The information will also tell you their first appearance and last appearance within the comics as well as where are from and their superpowers.
It is a guide for all the characters and the basic storyline along the way. My favourite thing about this book is the fact that they expanded pages for the main characters and dig deeper into their storyline such as Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine. The pages are illustrated beautifully and it’s very easy to read.
The size of the book is huge and can be hard to carry which is why when I read it I need to put it on the table and then lean over the table to read it but with the amount of detail I didn’t care how big it was (even if it doesn’t fit on bookshelf). However I really enjoyed this book and would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in Marvel. I gave it a 4 star rating due to the amount of information and it is simplify to understand the main storyline but I would still recommend that you read the comics as well like I am starting to do now.
Obviously this book was about all the characters no matter how big or small they played in this whole universe. There is more than 1,200 of marvels characters. The information will also tell you their first appearance and last appearance within the comics as well as where are from and their superpowers.
It is a guide for all the characters and the basic storyline along the way. My favourite thing about this book is the fact that they expanded pages for the main characters and dig deeper into their storyline such as Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine. The pages are illustrated beautifully and it’s very easy to read.
The size of the book is huge and can be hard to carry which is why when I read it I need to put it on the table and then lean over the table to read it but with the amount of detail I didn’t care how big it was (even if it doesn’t fit on bookshelf). However I really enjoyed this book and would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in Marvel. I gave it a 4 star rating due to the amount of information and it is simplify to understand the main storyline but I would still recommend that you read the comics as well like I am starting to do now.
centauria's review against another edition
5.0
The possibilities of awesome and entertaining stories is endless with all of these troubled characters and varied origins. It truely is a (multi)universe of intriguing wonder and action-packed thrills, as Stan Lee might've said.
heather_books79's review against another edition
This book was a lot of help! I learned lots of interesting things about marvel, and I know a lot more superheros and their stories.
readerharris's review against another edition
3.0
Riddled with grammar and typo errors, this encyclopedia shares basic information on Marvel characters both well-known and not. Some story spoilers included.
thespis_94's review against another edition
2.0
Claims to be an Encyclopedia... but there are a few missing characters. For an updated, revised and expanded "Most comprehensive" guide, there are a LOT of dropped people and short entries. I mean, I know that the website has all the power stats and thorough entries, but is it too much to ask for the printed version of the resource to even have PIXIE, for cryin out loud? Especially for $45.00 USD plus tax?
Glad I checked it out of the library before I invested in this reference book. Good for a casual reader, but if you're looking for a truly complete resource for any papers, fic, or GURPS/RPG, then keep hunting/hoping, or invest in an iPad and a subscription to the complete online collection.
Conclusion? Not truly an encyclopedia, but more of an encyclopedic dictionary.
As Inigo Montoya would say, "I do not think that word means what you think it means."
Glad I checked it out of the library before I invested in this reference book. Good for a casual reader, but if you're looking for a truly complete resource for any papers, fic, or GURPS/RPG, then keep hunting/hoping, or invest in an iPad and a subscription to the complete online collection.
Conclusion? Not truly an encyclopedia, but more of an encyclopedic dictionary.
As Inigo Montoya would say, "I do not think that word means what you think it means."
theforestlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Revised edition from this year seems to have everyone from the Marvel Comics - well edited, visually well done. For old comics fan part of the fun was to see how writers managed to put in one page history of characters like Jean Grey.
johnnysbookrev's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
5.0
There are a lot of characters. You don't have to read the book cover to cover. Pick a character you like and read about it.
cecerachel's review against another edition
funny
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I really like that even the smallest characters have a part in this encyclopedia. It’s also a great way to understand some of the characters’ origins and backgrounds better.
The art is also amazingly well-made. I love all the different variations, especially the ones that are shown beside each other. I appreciate that they kept the older/original art versions as well.
The art is also amazingly well-made. I love all the different variations, especially the ones that are shown beside each other. I appreciate that they kept the older/original art versions as well.
herm333s's review against another edition
5.0
I'd never thought I'd find such a perfect book. Every illustration, every story, every freaking hero and villain. All here.