{"product_id":"marvels-mightiest-monsters","title":"MARVEL'S MIGHTIEST MONSTERS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis deluxe collection features a curated selection of pre-superhero monster stories from the 1950s and early 1960s. \u003cem\u003eMarvel’s Mightiest Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the larger-than-life creatures that helped establish the creative foundation for the Marvel Age of Comics, including iconic monsters like the fire-breathing Fin Fang Foom, the extraterrestrial giant, Goom (along with Googam, Son of Goom), the sentient tree-creature Groot, the colossal Monsteroso, and the telepathic titan, Xemnu.\n\nThese classic tales explore alien invaders threatening Earth, mutated beasts born from atomic-age anxieties, and bizarre scientific experiments gone horribly wrong. This oversize hardcover presents the best stories from anthology titles Tales to Astonish, Journey into Mystery, Strange Tales, and Tales of Suspense, spotlighting the masterful work of comics legends Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko.\n\nThe collection also includes modern monster stories and cover art from acclaimed creators, including \u003cstrong\u003eChris Claremont\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSal Buscema\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Byrne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGil Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEric Powell\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTradd Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e—demonstrating how these creatures continue to captivate new generations of readers.\n\nThe stories are accompanied by a new essay from comics historians \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lind\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChris Ryall\u003c\/strong\u003e discussing the impact of these monster comics, original art pages, and iconic covers. It’s the ultimate tribute to Marvel’s monstrous heritage!\n\nCollects stories from \u003cem\u003eTales to Astonish\u003c\/em\u003e #1, 5, 6, 9, 12-15, 19, 27, and 34; \u003cem\u003eTales of Suspense \u003c\/em\u003e#7, 9, 13-15, and 17; \u003cem\u003eJourney into Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e #62, 64, 65, 70, and 78; \u003cem\u003eStrange Tales\u003c\/em\u003e #72, 73, 75, 76, 80, 85, and 88-90; \u003cem\u003eAmazing Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e #1 and 5; and \u003cem\u003eIncredible Hulk Annual\u003c\/em\u003e #5.\n\n \n\nI got my start collecting comics back in 1971 when I was home from school, sick with Chicken Pocks, and my mom brought me a stack of comics. Knowing me all too well, it was mostly monster reprints from Marvel, with \u003cem\u003eCreatures on the Loose\u003c\/em\u003e #11 on the top of the stack. Needless to say, I was hooked! From that point on, it was all-Kirby, all-monsters, all the time! ~Marty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59644008562974,"sku":"MARVMMH","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/MARVMMH.jpg?v=1784525554","url":"https:\/\/budsartbooks.com\/products\/marvels-mightiest-monsters","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}