Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition

Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes and villains--from Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man to Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin--with an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee. This is the book that mankind has been hungering for, says American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, Stan Lee, a book that is-now and forever-a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed. With this new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe. Updated and expanded, find out vital information and secret histories for more than 1,200 Marvel characters-from classics to brand new ones--while getting the lowdown on recent key events, including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams-such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy-to fan favorites-Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles-every si