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Marvels #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis hardcover collects the complete 1994 miniseries 'Marvels,' written by Kurt Busiek with painted artwork by Alex Ross. The story follows photographer Phil Sheldon as he documents the emergence of superheroes in the Marvel Universe from the 1930s through the 1970s, offering a human perspective on iconic events like the birth of the Human Torch and the arrival of Galactus.
"Chapter One: A Time of Marvels" introduces a powerful, intimate look at the public perception of superheroes through the eyes of Phil Sheldon, a journalist haunted by the way the world treats the very beings he once celebrated. Written by Kurt Busiek and rendered in breathtaking detail by Alex Ross—whose cover pencils, inks, and colors define the entire issue—this landmark story begins with Sheldon’s quiet resolve to challenge the narrative, taking on the controversial case of Spider-Man and the death of Capt. George Stacy.
In this 1994 Marvels story, Phineas Horton, the inventor who created the Human Torch, makes the difficult choice to imprison his creation beneath the earth, believing society isn't ready for such a being. Decades later, a crack in the concrete begins to form, and the long-sealed flame stirs once more.
In "Chapter Four: The Day She Died" from *Marvels* (1994), Phil Sheldon, still grappling with the public's growing hostility toward the so-called Marvels, takes a bold stand by seeking to clear Spider-Man’s name after the tragic death of Captain George Stacy. With the weight of public opinion against him, Phil confronts the media’s narrative head-on, determined to uncover the truth behind a crime that has haunted both the hero and the city.
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↩ Reprints Marvels #1 (1994), Marvels #2 (1994), Marvels #3 (1994), Marvels #4 (1994), Marvels #0 (1994)
Reprinted in Marvels #[nn] (1994), Die offizielle Marvel-Comic-Sammlung #12 (2013), Marvels: The Remastered Edition #[nn] (2018), Marvels 25th Anniversary #[nn] (2020), Marvel: The First 80 Years #[nn] (2020)
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