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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9780785100492
ISBN: 0785100490
Label: Marvel Comics
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 216
Publication Date: October 01, 2003
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Sales Rank: 26101
Studio: Marvel Comics
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Although we call them graphic novels, the truth is that in the world of comics the writers generally are given more credit than the illustrators for the ultimate result. Alex Ross is one of the exceptions. He is, in fact, one of the few artists whose work on a project might be more of a pull for potential buyers than the writer involved. There is a subtlety to his work that few other artists in the genre can match. I'm no expert on the art of illustration, but a lot of his appeal seems to derive ... Read More
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"Marvels" was first published in 1994, written by an up-and-coming writer named Kurt Busiek, and introducing the world to the art of Alex Ross, whose painted style was (and, in many ways, still is) a revelation (albeit a revelation that would henceforth be mostly associated with rival DC Comics). I will start by saying that the comparisons to Ross' DC project "Kingdom Come" (with writer Mark Waid) are in most ways misleading. The only real similarity between the two is that they are both early famous ... Read More
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How can I be objective: that's us in this four issue series that followed an everyman through WWII and into the beginning of the Marvel Universe circa 1970-something. Ross used many of his friends (and idols) as models in this magnificent tribute to the compendium of Marvel's greatest moments.
MARVELS shows heroes at their best across three decades of great Marvel comics. Any aging fanboy reader of the 60's would love this.
You can spend a fortune on more elaborate versions of ... Read More
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Marvels offers a look at the greatest moments in the Marvel comics universe but for the first time from the perspective of the common citizen. It features the hatred and contempt that the ordinary people feel toward something different then themselves and applies it towards superheroes instead of people of different genders or races. When matched with beautiful artwork the interesting perspective is very enjoyable.
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An introduction to the greatness of Alex Ross' style, with Busiek providing more Astro City style commentary. This is the Marvel universe seen through the eyes of your garden variety photojournalist. The point of view character here is just a normal man, trying to get along in this world of giants, gods and monsters. Not to mention mutants and aliens. Also an introduction to the breathtaking painting style of Alex Ross.
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