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Title: Fantastic Firsts by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko ISBN: 0785108238 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: March, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.25
Rating: 5
Summary: "The eyes of...THE THING!!!"
Comment: How cool is this? Marvel Comic's "Fantastic Firsts" reprints the first appearances of many of the greatest Superheroes in the history of comics. Included here are the origins of: Spiderman, Thor, Dr. Strange, Namor, Ant-Man (!), Iron Man, Nick Fury, Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers, X-Men and as a bonus the first issue of Wolverine: Origin (which doesn't really belong but I like it so no complaints here).
There are also introductions before most of the comics by many legendary writers and artists such as Stan Lee, Joe Sinnott, Gene Colan and John Buscema. Most of the fun in this book comes from seeing how drastically these stories have changed over time (check out Daredevil's original suit!) and revisiting the art of Jack Kirby, Bill Everett and other Grand Old Masters. This book belongs in the collection of any buff and would make a great gift for a comics-loving kid.
GRADE: A (Personal Favorite: The supercool but short lived Silver Surfer. The portrait of him, lonely and contemplative atop his board in the book's opening pages is awesome.)
Rating: 4
Summary: Almost Perfect
Comment: A virtual treasure trove from the Marvel Age of Comics. It was spoiled by the addition of Part 1 of a six-part Origin of Wolverine Story, which did not fit in this tome either stylistically or in tone. The story would have been fine on its own or in another collection, but it did not belong here. It was sort of like having a Rage Against the Machine tune on a Doo-Wop compilation CD. Unfortunately Marvel has always shown little confidence either in the appeal or the celebration of their historical roots, especially when compared to historical collections of their publishing rival DC. The Origin of the Black Panther should have been included instead of the Wolverine story. Black Panther was the first hero of color in comics, and Marvel should have celbrated that fact by including that story here. Even though the character currently pales in popularity to Wolverine, Black Panther merited inclusion. Otherwise this was an almost perfect compilation of the stories that spurred the "Marvel Age" of the 1960s and beyond.
Rating: 5
Summary: "Fantastic Firsts" Simply Fantastic!
Comment: Recently I have been into purchasing the original editions of these wonderful Silver Age Marvel Comics. I do enjoy the reprints, but I have recently felt that they don't have the charm of the originals. Of course there is the fact that the originals can be difficult to find and can be expensive. So, if you are not into finding an original and spending what an original demands, this paperback is, may I say, sensational.
When I was looking through to see what it offered, I was amazed at what I saw: every major Marvel character's origin from the popular Amazing Spiderman to the hard to find Astonishing Ant-Man. Reading all of these origins, one after the other, thrusts you into some of the best comic book drama and conflict that would make Shakespeare jealous. Alright, maybe I'm going overboard somewhat, but these comics really do tell good stories. My favorite: Journey Into Mystery starring The Mighty Thor. Here, a feeble Dr. Don Blake (love the alliteration)stumbles across a simple stick that turns into the Hammer which gives Dr. Don the ability to become Thor, the God of Thunder. Here, Thor battles unusual enemies: Green Rock-like Aliens that speak with hatred towards earthlings and are armed with gun-like weapons. Interesting villains, a good hero, and a thrilling good vs evil plot with good as the victor. This is what comics should be.
Treat yourself to this wonderful book. Take the ones that interest you the most and try to purchase the originals. Compare the charm.
Also, for teachers of reading and writing workshop, these stories are wonderful when it comes to the elements of story as well as craft lessons. The kids will love it.
This book is highly recommended.
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Title: Origin: The True Story of Wolverine by Bill Jemas, Andy Kubert, Paul Jenkins, Joe Quesada ISBN: 0785108661 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: The Amazing Spider-Man (The Essential Spider-Man, Volume 1) by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko ISBN: 0785109889 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Essential Daredevil: The Man Without Fear by Stan Lee, Wallace Wood, John Romita, Gene Colan ISBN: 0785109498 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Daredevil: Yellow by Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Hollingsworth ISBN: 0785108408 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Marvels by Kurt Busiek, Alex Ross ISBN: 0785100490 Publisher: Marvel Books Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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