Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to
battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow
of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the
"Marvels" with a mixture of fear, disbeliev, envy and admiration. Among
them is Phil Sheldon, a New York City photojournalist who has dedicated
his career to covering the exploits of the Marvels and their effect on
humankind. Written by Kurt Busiek and masterfully illustrated by Alex
Ross, Marvels presents a richly painted historical overview of the
entire Marvel Universe, spanning from the 1939 debut of the Human Torch
to the fearsome coming of the world-devouring Galactus--and culminating
in the shocking death of Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's first love.
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