ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS to Get 50th Anniversary Re-Release — Including a DELUXE EDITION
The seminal ’70s book will be back in print later in 2024… Origins of Marvel Comics, the 1974 book that was among the earliest trade collections of major comics stories, is getting a 50th anniversary reissue in September. Not just that, there will be two versions to choose from, a paperback and a deluxe hardcover, both coming out the same day, according to online sales listings. The cover (or covers) have not been released but here’s the original one by John Romita, along with the official description: ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel’s modern storytelling mythology—Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange—along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe. — A few thoughts: — Here’s the additional description of the hardcover edition: “A deluxe, collector’s edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more.” It’s edited by our pal Chris Ryall but that guy ain’t spillin’ any details. — New cover, huh? That implies the paperback will have the original cover. I have zero to base this on, but I’d lay odds that the deluxe cover will mimic the original but with art by Alex Ross. Total guesswork on my part, but you can see that happening, am I right? I mean, it’s a natural. — Both versions are due Sept. 3, 2024. The paperback lists for $21.99, the hardcover lists for $50. — That Stan Lee solo byline has chafed fans for five decades. Curious how/whether that will be addressed. — Abrams ComicArts generally corners the market on these kinds of projects...
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