<p><i><b>" A] book that mankind has been hungering for, a book that is--now and forever--a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed" --Stan Lee</b></i> <p>Featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee, the new, updated edition of this bestselling <i>Marvel Encyclopedia</i> now details more than 1,200 of Marvel Comics' timeless Super Heroes and Villains. Spider-Man, The Avengers, Wolverine, X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and many more have expanded entries, while over 50 significant new characters have been added, including Anti-Venom, Hulkling, Sabreclaw, Odin, Doctor Nemesis and Spider-Man 2211. <p>Each character is illustrated with stunning art from the original Marvel comic books, and the authoritative, fully revised text is supplied by a team of Marvel comic book experts. The new edition also contains the latest major events in the Marvel Universe: Dark Reign, The Age of Ultron and Infinity War. </p><p><i>The Marvel Encyclopedia</i> is packed with comic book imagery and organized in an easy-to-find A-Z style. PopMatters.com says, "This coffee table volume is incredibly beautiful and presented in ways that online searching can't quite match."</p><p>The <i>Marvel Encyclopedia</i> is an essential book for new fans and for anyone who grew up loving the excitement, heroism, and humor if the Marvel Universe.</p><p>(c) 2016 MARVEL</p>