Dimensions
315 x 460 x 23mm
The Marvel Universe--that amazing, multi-planar realm inhabited by Spider-Man, Captain America, the X-Men, Dr. Strange and other legendary Marvel Comics characters--has until now existed solely in a metaphoric state. Now, for the first time, the scope and breadth of the entire Marvel Universe is visible to the naked eye in a one-of-a-kind graphic representation. Marvel: The Expanding Universe Wall Chart--part decorative poster, part insightful history, part reference work and part interactive fun--is unlike anything else in the literary marketplace. It draws upon the collective contributions of many of the finest comic book artists of the 20th and 21st centuries to create a pictorial tapestry of more than 300 Marvel Comics characters. Through its atomic design pattern, which reflects the effects of radioactivity on the denizens of the Marvel Universe, the chart also demonstrates how the character sets and their individual worlds interconnect and relate to each other. As stunningly rendered as it is, however, the wall graphic is only one part of the overall package. There is also a comprehensive listing of each and every character included on the chart--who they are, when they were first "discovered" within the Marvel Universe, and how they fit into the overall tapestry. What's more, there are explanatory text sections that offer a plethora of fun facts and trivia, including listings of different characterswho have shared the same name; characters who have changed names or identities over the years; characters who have wed each other; and characters who have been "killed" only to return. There is even a Marvel Universe brain-busting quiz included. With an interior that expands to 12 feet and custom Marvel three-dimensional art on the cover, Marvel: The Expanding Universe Wall Chart will not only be cherished for its content, but will be a visually stunning addition to any Marvel fan's collection.
