Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition

Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition is a 512-page English reference book covering more than 1,200 Marvel heroes and villains. Its character entries and illustrations suit fans seeking a broad universe guide, though customer feedback notes that not every character receives in-depth treatment.

At a glance

The publisher describes updated entries for existing characters alongside new characters and coverage of recent Marvel Universe crossover events.
Major figures such as Captain America and the Avengers receive multi-spread sections. The publisher says entries include attributes, allies, foes and storylines.
The edition includes hundreds of character artworks and an original cover artwork by Marco Checchetto.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$66.00~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad coverage across more than 1,200 Marvel heroes and villains, with expanded sections for major figures.
Illustrated entries and crossover-event coverage make it useful as a visual franchise reference.

Cons

At 2.85 kg, it is a substantial book to hold or carry.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Publication
Publisher	DK
Publication date	Oct. 8 2024
Edition	New
Language	English
Print length	512 pages

Identifiers
ISBN-10	0593846117
ISBN-13	978-0593846117

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.85 kg
Dimensions	25.2 x 3.8 x 30.3 cm

Coverage
Characters claimed	more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains

What to know before buying

Customer feedback appreciates the information and artwork but notes that entries cannot explore every character in depth. Readers also mention that the book feels heavy, consistent with its listed 2.85 kg weight. The more detailed multi-spread treatment is reserved for major figures.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Marvel fans who want an illustrated reference spanning many characters and storylines.
Readers interested in a large-format reference with expanded sections on major characters.

Less suited to

Readers looking for deep coverage of every individual character.
Anyone prioritizing a lightweight, portable book.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 672 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the book as an informative reference, especially its illustrations and broad character coverage. Some readers find that individual entries do not go deeply into every character, and others say the book is heavier than expected. That trade-off matters for buyers seeking either comprehensive breadth or a portable, deeply focused character guide.

Positive themes

Readers praise the informative content and illustrations.
Customers describe it as a useful reference with many characters.

Mixed feedback

Some readers want more depth on individual characters.
Some customers find the book heavier than expected.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters does the book cover?

The publisher describes coverage of more than 1,200 Marvel heroes and villains.

Does it include recent Marvel storylines?

The publisher says the updated edition includes features on crossover events, including Judgment Day, Empyre and War of the Realms.

Are all character entries equally detailed?

No. The publisher says major figures receive multi-spread sections, while customer feedback notes that the book cannot go in depth on every character.