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Marvel Encyclopedia Hardcover – Illustrated, April 2, 2019

4.9 out of 5 stars 18,849 ratings

Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics’ timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. 

Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK’s best-selling
Marvel Encyclopedia, featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who’s Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown.

Marvel Encyclopedia features:

- Authoritative, Marvel-approved text for more than 1,200 Marvel characters.
- Most comprehensive reference guide to Marvel Comics characters on the market, from iconic heroes and villains to a multitude of lesser-known, supporting characters
- Lavishly illustrated format will appeal to both Marvel Comics aficionados and more casual fans
- A to Z and ranked presentation of characters provides an accessible framework, which is supported with an extensive index
- Contains new entries for more than 20 characters

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 significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel’s hottest up-and-coming talents. 

This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.


© 2020 MARVEL

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Key Feature Chart a journey across Marvel Comics’ vast and vibrant universe, from its Earthbound mean streets and hidden lands, to its mythic realms and cosmic outer reaches A chronology of Marvel Comics history A definitive exploration of the Marvel Comics Universe's technology, locations, characters, and vehicles A comprehensive guide to characters and history of Marvel's The Avengers
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Stan Lee (Author)
Stan Lee (1922- 2018) and artist Jack Kirby made comic book history in 1961 with The Fantastic Four #1. Lee oversaw the adventures of many super hero creations for over a decade before handing over the editorial reins at Marvel to others. For the remainder of his long life, he continued to serve as a creative figurehead at Marvel and an ambassador for the comics medium.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; New edition (April 2, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465478906
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465478900
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 1.35 x 12.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find this Marvel encyclopedia to be a comprehensive reference guide filled with colorful illustrations and background information about each character. The book is heavy, weighing about 10lbs, and customers consider it a great gift for comic book fans, particularly noting its appeal to young readers. They appreciate the storyline content, with one customer highlighting how it details major events in the Marvel Universe, and consider it worth the price.

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227 customers mention "Information content"227 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's comprehensive content, describing it as a great reference guide filled with facts and details.

"...Skimming through it seems pretty detailed and neat. Very nice quality and great for any fan or collector...." Read more

"Pretty thorough explanation on all Marvel comic and movie characters !" Read more

"...thick, colorful inside and out, lots of characters, hard back and a great find...." Read more

"...well put together book, with vibrant colors and illustrations, very knowledgeable as well...." Read more

180 customers mention "Visual quality"177 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the visual quality of the book, praising its lovely artwork and colorful illustrations that draw readers in, with one customer noting it has hundreds of beautiful pages.

"...Skimming through it seems pretty detailed and neat. Very nice quality and great for any fan or collector...." Read more

"This book is sturdy with nice graphics." Read more

"Very well put together book, with vibrant colors and illustrations, very knowledgeable as well...." Read more

"Haven't read all of it yet but love it so far cover the inside looks cool with the pictures of characters and information about them next to the..." Read more

130 customers mention "Character variety"126 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the variety of characters in the encyclopedia, which provides extensive background information and beautiful illustrations throughout. One customer notes the inclusion of less prolific superheroes, while another mentions the addition of new characters like Lineage and Mercs for Money.

"...It’s heavy duty, thick, colorful inside and out, lots of characters, hard back and a great find...." Read more

"...He spent hours going through it and showing me all the characters and still to this day keeps it on his desk to look through when he's tinkering...." Read more

"...Over 1200 Marvel characters with details about their powers and action packed careers...." Read more

"...The book looks great and has tons of great Marvel Hero information. In my case, I wish there was a softcover option...." Read more

99 customers mention "Gift value"99 positive0 negative

Customers find this encyclopedia to be an awesome gift, particularly for comic book fans and children, with one customer mentioning their 7-year-old was thrilled at Christmas.

"Perfect gift for your Super Hero/Avengers fan. This book is really nice. Top quality. Beautiful artwork. Very informative. A really fun read...." Read more

"It is a very nice hard cover reference book. The perfect gift for any Marvel fan. I recommend this book to everyone that loves the movies as well...." Read more

"...I love it. Every single character is listed. The perfect gift for any Marvel fan. I got mine during a Prime Day at a huge discount." Read more

"...quality and it gets him interested in reading, I'd say it is a perfect gift for anyone who likes this kind of stuff, even I gave it a quick look..." Read more

76 customers mention "Value for money"73 positive3 negative

Customers find the book worth its price and consider it a great purchase.

"Bought this on sale, but definitely say it’s worth it even at full price. Skimming through it seems pretty detailed and neat...." Read more

"...The book was a GREAT deal! It’s heavy duty, thick, colorful inside and out, lots of characters, hard back and a great find...." Read more

"...This Book is worth more than the price offered GUARANTEED!..." Read more

"...book at all then you will likely get enough out of it to far exceed the price tag...." Read more

53 customers mention "Fun to read"53 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, particularly enjoying it as a resource for young readers. One customer mentions it's great for watching MCU movies, while another notes it keeps them entertained for a long time.

"...Kids absolutely love this book. Had to buy 3 copies. One for each of my kids and one for myself. You will NOT be disappointed by this book !!" Read more

"...Top quality. Beautiful artwork. Very informative. A really fun read. It's a book that everyone will pick up and look thru over and over again...." Read more

"...It's an awesome book, and it's really fun flipping through it during some down time...." Read more

"I bought this to help introduce my son to the world of Marvel. He loves this book...." Read more

47 customers mention "Weight"35 positive12 negative

Customers appreciate the book's substantial weight, noting it weighs about 10lbs and is thick in size.

"...The book was a GREAT deal! It’s heavy duty, thick, colorful inside and out, lots of characters, hard back and a great find...." Read more

"Super heavy 😄 bought it for my husband & he loves it...." Read more

"...But boy was I wrong. This is a for reals encyclopedia that weighs about 10lbs and has almost 500 pages. This is worth every penny...." Read more

"...Ladies this isn’t no little book. Much bigger and heavier than I expected it to be. He was very happy. Made him feel seen and heard...." Read more

24 customers mention "Storyline"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the encyclopedia, appreciating its detailed histories and connecting storylines, with one customer noting its comprehensive coverage of the entire Marvel Universe.

"...at this Encyclopedia before you go to a movie gives you a head start on the origin story, so you’re not completely lost when the movies starts...." Read more

"All your actions heroes and background stories and scenarios. I think my brother will like it even though he might have asked for something else." Read more

"...the encyclopedia it is also evident that many crossovers and connecting storylines are in the future of the MCU. I appreciate the artwork and details!" Read more

"...He loves the bright colors and all the stories. We added a reading light and it is magic for a four year old super hero in training...." Read more

Stan Would be proud.
5 out of 5 stars
Stan Would be proud.
No words could describe the amount of conversation that takes place between me and my son about our fav Marvel heroes and sheroes. Yes, I said shero’s because women are heroes too; ask my son’s mom. That said…what we have here are (448) pages of endless convos, debates, and sheer good memories. A comprehensive and very deep comprehensive encyclopedia designed to be engaging and fluid in its Representation of the Marvel universe. The pages are ‘highly’ illustrated and also packed w/ character backstories & more. You feel the history in the palm of your hands and that’s what makes the desire to own this piece of history more important. If you’re genuinely a Marvel fan, it would be a mistake not to own this Stan Lee tried & true classic treasure. I seriously recommend picking one up before publication comes to an end.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
    Bought this on sale, but definitely say it’s worth it even at full price. Skimming through it seems pretty detailed and neat. Very nice quality and great for any fan or collector. It honestly could probably even be a coffee table book for people to browse through while waiting or hanging out. Got this for a gift basket and just know it will be a highlight. Considering getting one for myself as well as the DC verse one.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
    Pretty thorough explanation on all Marvel comic and movie characters !
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
    I am working on my home theater where I will have a book case with a sleek collection of essentials (maybe even the Marvel Unlimited Annual Kits). I thought this encyclopedia would be a cool addition for myself, kids or guests to reference when watching movies to learn more or predict where things are headed. The book was a GREAT deal! It’s heavy duty, thick, colorful inside and out, lots of characters, hard back and a great find. I already had a marvel encyclopedia and many of the characters were the same. But it did have newer characters as well which was great. I also make custom action figures as a hobby and this book is a great way to brainstorm who you want to make next!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
    This book is sturdy with nice graphics.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
    MY SON-INLAW LOVES IT
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
    My Son saw this in another store, of which I knew would be cheaper on Amazon. I bought it and tucked it away for Christmas and he absolutely Loved it. He spent hours going through it and showing me all the characters and still to this day keeps it on his desk to look through when he's tinkering. There is so much to look at and read you seem to find something new each time.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
    Love love this book! But even with just regular use the front and back covers end up falling off. We love the content but wish it was a little more durable. My grandson is 10, and is not rough on books. He reads them all the time, though, and this is his favorite. Just the act of opening and closing the book repeatedly several times a day wears it out. I was hoping there was a paperback version.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
    Say you don’t feel like buying $10,000 worth Graphic Novels” through the MU. Just buy this encyclopedia, the back stories of the best and brightest sagas and arcs since 1961 when Stan Lee created some of the greatest literature to ever exist. Total Nerdvana!
    Marvel Universe geeks from the 90’s and before to relive the good old days, back when peace, prosperity, and freedom carried the day, everyday.

    Today in 2022 it feels like we live in a Philip K. Dick novel. Read •Scanner Darkly• or •Simalacra•recommended read*

    This Book is worth more than the price offered GUARANTEED! And will continue to be collectible, even to a beginning fan or someone like I was, someone who collected Marvel Universe Trading Cards back in the day, anyhoo the back of the cards would have the hero or villains and it would show the statistics of STRENGTH, DURABILITY, AGILITY, FIGHTING ABILITY, STAMINA/ENDURANCE & INTELLIGENCE if I recall. Did collect some comics here and there but too hard to stay with a saga with a 16page fly-swatter book, lol. So then movies were hit or miss on the correct mythology and whiffed time after time with Production Companies fighting for character rights, SILVER SURFER NEEDS A REBOOT PLEASE ON BIG SCREEN, and so it right or don’t do it all Kevin Fiege. I hear they are finally consolidating the entire MCU aka this BOOK.
    But just more multiverses just makes it harder to decipher who’s universe is who’s. “Infinity War & Endgame” was great but it could of been better if you could imagine?!! A few of the build up movies were ok but wasn’t as great as these writers like the “Writer: StanLee with Illustrator: Kirby” and the reboot writers of 1991 that Marvel really hit which spawned the coolest graphic novels and universe in all of literature, when staying in comic genre.

    •Philip K. Dick and his novel multi-universes are influential with MARVEL, just planting the idea seed for anyone reading this, before they edit or remove PKD books forever i suggest doing a deep dive into his work if your wondering why big cities are the way they are. No pictures, but if you have an attention span for a multi-verse without a filter whatsoever and a imaginative speculation of
    “WHAT IF”?!

    PHILIP K DiCK sparked all literary masters that something as complex as a “Multi-Verse” could even exist in the first place. His short story hard book is wordvana to the fullest, so many writers copied or imo was plagiarized so much. He didn’t see much success as novelist, but his books make Nastradramus look like a weather man forecasting tomorrow’s forecast. If you read this message word for word, you have enough command of English language to understand PKD and how applicable his writings are becoming manifested in reality imo
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  • Paulo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice!
    Reviewed in Japan on July 7, 2021
    On the time!
  • Harald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spännnade bra sammanfattning av Marvels universum!
    Reviewed in Sweden on November 6, 2023
    Väldigt bra sammanfattande verk med så gott som alla superskurkar och superhjältar med, karaktärer som är mer kända får lite större utrymme, vilket jag tycker är bra. Snygga teckningar och layout, bra helt enkelt!
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  • Roy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book is damaged
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on May 25, 2022
    Ordered two books. One was damaged other one was good. Wanted to give one to my brother but cant do now....
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Book is damaged

    Reviewed in the Netherlands on May 25, 2022
    Ordered two books. One was damaged other one was good. Wanted to give one to my brother but cant do now....
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  • Alen Benny
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing product with short introduction
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2024
    I like how they include most of the characters from marvel universe and they also give a summary of their characteristics which seems cool and I like to read these things in books rather than from internet
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    Alen Benny
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    amazing product with short introduction

    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2024
    I like how they include most of the characters from marvel universe and they also give a summary of their characteristics which seems cool and I like to read these things in books rather than from internet
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  • Cassio Fernandes
    5.0 out of 5 stars INCRÍVEL
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 31, 2022
    Eu como fāde Marvel quando vi essa enciclopédia no YouTube não resisti! Qualidade impecável, extremamente completa e cheia de imagens lindas. Uma compra certa pra todo fã da casa das ideias!