Marvel Comics Library. Hulk. 1962-1966

Marvel Comics Library. Hulk. 1962-1966

TASCHEN Publishing | Collector's Edition of 1,000 numbered copies

The strongest of them all – the beginnings of Marvel's most powerful hero in a spectacular XXL remake.

He is one of the most iconic and tragic figures in pop culture: The Incredible Hulk . Caught between rage and loneliness, he embodies the eternal struggle between humanity and destruction. This volume contains the beginnings of his story with The Incredible Hulk Nos. 1–6 , as well as his appearances in Tales to Astonish .

Elaborately reproduced from the original templates, accompanied by rare photographs, original drawings and collectibles , this edition shows how an experiment became an immortal comic myth.

The Marvel Comics Library. Hulk. 1962–1966 celebrates the birth of the green giant – from the creative collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to the defining era of early Marvel comics.

The origins of the most evil (and greenest!) Marvel hero

A milestone in comic book history

The Hulk is a symbol of boundless rage, nuclear energy, and human hubris all at once. Sometimes a fighter, sometimes a monster – he defies categorization and remains to this day one of the most fascinating creations of the Marvel Universe.

TASCHEN presents these legendary editions in XXL format – with razor-sharp reproductions, restored colors and a print that captures the original feel of the 1960s.

The content – ​​as powerful as the Hulk himself:

• The Incredible Hulk #1-6 (1962-1963)
• Appearances in Tales to Astonish
• Accompanying texts and essays about Stan Lee, Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko
• Original drawings, archive material & collectibles
• XXL edition in ChromaLuxe slipcase

The artists:

Stan Lee (1922–2018) – the visionary behind Marvel, creator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man and the Hulk.
Jack Kirby (1917–1994) – legendary artist and co-creator of the Avengers, Thor and Captain America.
Steve Ditko (1927–2018) – co-founder of Spider-Man, known for his expressive style.
John Romita Sr. (1930–2023) – shaped Marvel's iconic era through The Amazing Spider-Man .

The author:

Douglas Wolk , pop culture and comics expert, authored the standard works *All of the Marvels* and *Reading Comics* . He writes for *The New York Times* , *Rolling Stone* , and *The Believer* , and is a recipient of the Eisner Award.

Collector's Edition details:

• Limited edition : 1,000 numbered copies
• Dimensions : 28 × 39.5 cm
• Weight : 5.16 kg
• Pages : 670
• Language : English
• ISBN : 978-3-8365-9226-0
• Hardcover, bound in imitation leather

A milestone in comic book history – powerful, nostalgic, and heroic.
This edition is a tribute to Marvel's origins and the raw energy of an immortal classic.