Explore the Stories Behind the Legends
Starting in 1968 when three classic Marvel anthologies were split into separate titles for Iron Man, Captain America, Sub-Mariner, The Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel began an explosive arc of growth which culminated in becoming America's largest comics publisher in 1972.
Marvel Explodes tells the story year-by-year, exploring this decisive period from a creative standpoint - the expanded mythology, the new titles, and the writers and artists who would join to fuel the explosion - as well as a business one: the key transitions, including new distributor, owners, and opportunities.
Illustrated with full-color art, Paul Levitz's entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS offers an eyewitness account of Marvel Comics in the years that established its greatness.
| ISBN: | 9798216377719 |
| Publication date: | 15th October 2026 |
| Author: | Paul Levitz |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Marvel Age of Comics |
| Genres: |
American style / tradition comic books Popular culture Publishing industry and journalism Cultural studies |
Explore the Stories Behind the LegendsStarting in 1968 when three classic Marvel anthologies were split into separate titles for Iron Man, Captain America, Sub-Mariner, The Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel began an explosive arc of growth which culminated in becoming America's largest comics publisher in 1972.Marvel Explodes tells the story year-by-year, exploring this decisive period from a creative standpoint - the expanded mythology, the new titles, and the writers and artists who would join to fuel the explosion - as well as a business one: the key transitions, including new distributor, owners, and opportunities.Illustrated with full-color art, Paul Levitz's entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS offers an eyewitness account of Marvel Comics in the years that established its greatness.
Marvel Explodes features in the following genres: American style / tradition comic books, Popular culture, Publishing industry and journalism, Cultural studies
Paperback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. Pre-order. 15th October 2026.
Marvel Explodes was written by Paul Levitz and published by Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Marvel Explodes has 176 pages
Yes it is part of Marvel Age of Comics series
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. Pre-order. 15th October 2026.