Fantastic Four The Ultimate Guide

Name: Fantastic Four The Ultimate Guide
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241657188
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The Ultimate Guide to Marvel’s Original Super Hero Family

By Melanie Scott

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An all-new guide to the full story of Marvel Comics' original superhero team. The full, skyrocketing story of the Fantastic Four—Marvel's original superhero family! Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, the Thing... Individually they all have incredible powers, but together they are the Fantastic Four—legendary... Read More

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An all-new guide to the full story of Marvel Comics' original superhero team.

The full, skyrocketing story of the Fantastic Four—Marvel's original superhero family!

Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, the Thing... Individually they all have incredible powers, but together they are the Fantastic Four—legendary heroes whose legacy has shaped the Marvel Multiverse.

In this latest addition to DK's comprehensive, in-world superhero Ultimate Guides, you'll find everything you need to know about Marvel Comics' first-ever hero team. Following a foreword by top Fantastic Four writer Ryan North, a timeline of the FF's adventures, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics bring the team's thrill-packed story right up to date.

Fantastic Four The Ultimate Guide is an essential read for fans and newcomers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241657188

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Contributors:

Foreword by Ryan North
Foreword by Ryan North

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 1123g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Melanie Scott has written and contributed to a number of books about the wonderful world of Marvel Comics, for DK, including Black Widow- Secrets of a Super-Spy, Marvel's Greatest Comics- 100 Comics That Built a Universe, The Periodic Table of Marvel, Ultimate Marvel, and Marvel Ultimate Fact Book. Ryan North went the self-publishing route to launch his comics career with Dinosaur Comics, which has run for more than 4,000 web-based strips. His Marvel Comics debut came in 2014 when he penned the Young Avengers chapters of Original Sins. He has made his mark at Marvel on titles such as The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Power Pack, and Secret Invasion 2022, and recently ushered in a bold new era for the Fantastic Four with Whatever Happened to the Fantastic Four?

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