Monsters: The Marvel Monsterbus Vol. 1, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby — 1st Ed

£185.00

Monsters: The Marvel Monsterbus Vol. 1, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby — 1st Ed

Name: Monsters: The Marvel Monsterbus Vol. 1, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5370
Price: 185.00 GBP
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Publication: New York, Marvel Comics, 2017

Formatting: 4to, pp. 872.

Condition Report Very Good. The binding remains remarkably tight, with sharp corners and square, unbumped boards featuring pristine laminated pictorial artwork. The interior text block is entirely immaculate, bright, and free from any reading wear, dog-ears, or spotting. The dust jacket is vibrant and unclipped, presenting handsomely on the shelf; however, it bears some conspicuous lamination peeling and adhesive residue near the lower spine fold of the rear panel. This surface abrasion is the sole detractor preventing a finer grade, rendering it an otherwise excellent and well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note First Edition. Profusely illustrated throughout by Jack Kirby, showcasing his dynamic pencil work, with inks by a pantheon of legendary artists including Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, and Wally Wood.

This monumental anthology, often referred to simply as the 'Monsterbus,' gathers the pre-superhero creature features that laid the creative foundation for the modern Marvel Universe. Now out of print and increasingly scarce on the open market, this first volume has become a highly sought-after collector's piece for dedicated Kirby enthusiasts.

Before the Avengers assembled or the Fantastic Four took flight, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby captivated readers with a colossal menagerie of towering titans and cosmic creatures. This mammoth omnibus collects the very best of Marvel's early monster and sci-fi tales, featuring the iconic first appearances of legendary beasts like Groot and Fin Fang Foom. A thrilling, pulp-infused journey into the atomic age of comics, it perfectly captures the boundless imagination and dramatic flair that defined the dawn of the Marvel era.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby

Book Publisher: Marvel Comics

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Comics, Magazines & Other

Genre: Science Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 872

Book Publication Year: 2017

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Jack Kirby

Book Series: Marvel Omnibus

Country/region of manufacture: N/A

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