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The book compiles early reprints of landmark Marvel Comics, including *Fantastic Four* #1, #243; *The Incredible Hulk* #1, #372; *Amazing Fantasy* #15; *Spider-Man* #1; *Journey into Mystery* #83, and others that trace the origins and early adventures of iconic heroes such as the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider‑Man, Thor, and Doctor Strange. Each reprint offers a snapshot of the era’s storytelling, art, and the embryonic Marvel Universe’s development.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Superhero Comics
Authors: Stan Lee
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