Marvel Comics Library. The Avengers. Vol. 2. 1965–1967

Marvel Comics Library. The Avengers. Vol. 2. 1965–1967

TASCHEN Publishing | Collector’s Edition of 1,000 Numbered Copies

Avengers Assemble! – Stan Lee and Don Heck’s glorious days in a spectacular new XXL edition.

The legendary Marvel superheroes are back: Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver . This second volume of the Marvel Comic Library revives the era from 1965 to 1967: a time of epic battles, new heroes, and iconic stories.

With faithful reproductions of 20 issues from Marvel Age, this volume chronicles battles against Kang, Doctor Doom, and countless adversaries, as well as the rise of the "Mad Quartet" era, where the team gained new dynamics.

Meticulously restored, photographed from the best-preserved original copies, and supplemented with essays, archival material, and rarities, this edition is a tribute to the golden age of comics.

Avengers, Assemble! Milestones and new heroes for Earth's Mightiest Heroes

Stan Lee and Don Heck combined superheroes, style, and storytelling.

During this era, Stan Lee, along with Don Heck, took the Avengers to new heights, with daring stories, team changes, and groundbreaking character development. Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Hercules joined the team, while new writers like Roy Thomas laid the groundwork for later classics.

TASCHEN presents these stories in a magnificent XXL format, printed on special paper developed specifically for this series, perfectly capturing the original reading experience of the 1960s.

The content – as epic as the Avengers themselves:

• The Avengers #21-40 (1965-1967)
• Features new characters: Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Hercules
• Essays by Christopher Priest on the development of the Avengers
• Original drawings, photographs, and rare archival material
• Limited collector's edition in a ChromaLuxe slipcase

The artists:

Stan Lee (1922–2018) – creator of the Marvel Universe, spiritual father of Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, and the Avengers.
Don Heck (1929–1995) – illustrator of The Avengers series, co-creator of Iron Man and Black Widow.
Roy Thomas , writer and comic book legend, shaped the Marvel Universe for decades.

The author:

Christopher Priest , award-winning comic book writer and creator of the legendary Black Panther stories, offers a well-founded analysis of the cultural significance and legacy of the Avengers in his essay.

Collector’s Edition Details:

• Limited Edition : 1,000 numbered copies
• Dimensions : 28 × 39.5 cm
• Weight : 6.90 kg
• Pages : 630
• Language : English
• ISBN : 978-3-8365-9224-6
• Hardcover, bound in faux leather
  

An XXL tribute to Marvel's mightiest heroes: restored, detailed, and legendary.
This issue captures the energy, colors, and pioneering spirit of the 1960s: an essential collector's item for comic book lovers.