Marvel Comics Library. Avengers. Vol. 2. 1965–1967

Marvel Comics Library. Avengers. Vol. 2. 1965–1967

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

Avengers Assemble! – The glory days of Stan Lee and Don Heck in a spectacular XXL remake.

Marvel's legendary superheroes return: Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver . This second volume of the Marvel Comics Library revives the era from 1965 to 1967—a time of epic battles, new heroes, and iconic stories.

Featuring faithful reproductions of 20 issues of Marvel Age, this volume tells of the battles against Kang, Doctor Doom and countless other adversaries – as well as the rise of the “Kooky Quartet” era, in which the team gained a new dynamic.

Painstakingly restored, photographed from the best preserved original pages, and supplemented with essays, archival material and rarities, this edition is a tribute to the golden age of comics.

Avengers Assemble! Milestones and new heroes for Earth's Mightiest Heroes

Stan Lee and Don Heck combined superheroes, style, and storytelling.

During this era, Stan Lee, together with Don Heck, led the Avengers to new heights – with bold storylines, team changes, and groundbreaking character development. Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Hercules joined the team, while new writers like Roy Thomas laid the foundation for later classics.

TASCHEN presents these stories in a magnificent XXL format – printed on special paper developed specifically for this series, perfectly capturing the original reading experience of the 1960s.

The content – ​​as epic as the Avengers themselves:

• The Avengers #21-40 (1965-1967)
• Featuring new characters: Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Hercules
• Essays by Christopher Priest on the development of the Avengers
• Original drawings, photographs and rare archival material
• Limited Collector's Edition in ChromaLuxe slipcase

The artists:

Stan Lee (1922–2018) – creator of the Marvel Universe, spiritual father of Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man and the Avengers.
Don Heck (1929–1995) – illustrator of the Avengers series, co-creator of Iron Man and Black Widow.
Roy Thomas – screenwriter and comic book legend, shaped the Marvel Universe for decades.

The author:

Christopher Priest , award-winning comic book writer and creator of legendary Black Panther narratives, provides a well-founded analysis of the cultural significance and legacy of the Avengers in his essay.

Collector's Edition details:

• Limited edition : 1,000 numbered copies
• Dimensions : 28 × 39.5 cm
• Weight : 6.90 kg
• Pages : 630
• Language : English
• ISBN : 978-3-8365-9224-6
• Hardcover, bound in imitation leather
  

An XXL tribute to Marvel's mightiest heroes – restored, detailed, and legendary.
This issue captures the energy, colors and pioneering spirit of the 1960s – an essential collector's item for comic book lovers.