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This is an informative look at Marvel Comics/Entertainment from their start in the 1940s all the way through the 1990s. This looks at Martin Goodman, Stan Lee, some of the writers, artists, editors, and others most comicbook readers and fans have never heard of from behind the scenes. It's eye-opening, to say the least. From internal struggles to politics and other human foibles along the way, this book is one of the ones to highlight the trials, struggles, and tribulations of the publishing business. This book is not about "hero worship" from a comicbook fan's perspective, but about the people that have worked behind the scenes at Marvel. All publishing houses have stories to tell and this is about those who've helped make Marvel characters synonymous with pop culture. The author tells the truth & yet neither has an "axe to grind" nor does he come off as a shameless, self-promoting apologist. This book sheds a light not only on Marvel, but also gives one a greater insight on the publishing field in general. This is highly recommended to those who want to gain a greater insight into the business and creative side of the comicbook business.Read full review
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Great book on the history of Marvel comics. It's kind of lacking on 1950 and 1960 history, but from the 70's and onward, it's very detailed. Some good facts about your favorite artists and creators.
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A Stupendous Read!
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Must read for Marvel fans
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