
Includes afterwords by Stan Lee from 1974, Paul Gambaccini (letter-writer and fanzine personality turned radio host) from 2005, and Tom DeFalco, once Marvel editor-in-chief, from 1987.

Offers what first appeared in three separate Marvel Masterworks volumes (nowdays running $75 per volume) in one thick, massive collection. The origins of much of the Marvel universe are all wrapped up in and around these amazing issues. Three solid years of one of the most innovative, amazing comic books ever on the newstands. More first appearances of villains, and more first cross-over issues than you can shake a stick at. Stan and Jack’s masterpiece!!Ĭo-starring The Skrulls, The Sub-Mariner returning after his last appearance in 1954, the first appearance (and origin) of Dr. It doesn’t get better than this! The title that kicked off the entire Marvel Age of Comics in December, 1961. Includes all original letters pages and pinups, critical commentaries, a historical overview, and other DVD-style extras.

Now, the first three years of their landmark run are collected in one oversized volume. And like the Fantastic Four, they continually strove to overcome the impossible and achieve the extraordinary.
