Marvels by Kurt Busiek

Marvels

Marvels

Kurt Busiek with Alex Ross, Marcus McLaurin

216 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction graphic novel adventurous medium-paced

Description

Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the "Marvels" with a mixture of fear, disbe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 856 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
adventurous 68%
challenging 36%
emotional 36%
inspiring 27%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
informative 18%
tense 18%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 33% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.2

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