The Marvel Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Universe

352 pp. "A deluxe limited edition of only 1,200 copies printed on high-quality artpaper. Presentation slipcase contains exclusive prints signed by world-famous comic-book artist Frank Cho. The most comprehensive one-volume A to Z guide to the Marvel Universe ever published, The Marvel Encyclopedia contains details of more than 1,000 amazing characters, from world-renowned Super Heroes like Spider-Man and the X-Men, to bizarre and obscure beings like Ego the Living Planet. Written by a team of Marvel experts and packed with spectacular images by Marvel's greatest artists, the Encyclopedia also includes a decade-by-decade history of Marvel Universe highlights, illustrated with classic covers."