Selected and introduced by
Patton Oswalt & Jordan Blum
Discover Marvel: Unforgettable Stories, a unique Folio Society edition curated by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum. With an introduction by Oswalt, a slipcase design by Marvel artist Marcos Martín, and each story meticulously scanned from the original comics, this edition is a true celebration of Marvel’s most loved tales. 100 copies of this special edition have been signed by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum.
Editor’s Note
- James Rose, Editor
What makes a Marvel story unforgettable? Is it the action, the dialogue, or perhaps a perfectly honed panel of art? Perhaps all of these and more? That's why we asked Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, to select their unforgettable Marvel stories – from the classic Spider-Man #33 to Lucky the Pizza Dog in Hawkeye #11, each of the stories presented here fulfill that brief of being simply unforgettable.
Housed in a hardback volume featuring artwork by Marvel artist Marcos Martín, the selection includes Spider-Man, Wolverine, Daredevil and Captain America, as well as one or two surprises. Unlike a 'best of' collection, this personal selection is the perfect read to guide you through the last 40 years of Marvel comics and will provide a sensational gateway to some fantastic comics from the 85 years of Marvel history.
100 copies signed by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum
Bound in printed and blocked paper with a design by Marcos Martín
Prelims set in Miller with Benton Sans as display
280 pages printed in 4-colour throughout
Printed slipcase
Sized at 10½˝ x 7˝
© 2024 MARVEL
‘Read like a comics nerd's ultimate pull list … Each tale serves as a reminder of why the Marvel universe remains so enduring.’
- BOING BOING
Published to celebrate Marvel’s 85th anniversary, this collection, curated by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, offers a deeply personal glimpse into Marvel’s legacy. Patton Oswalt, comedian, actor, and ardent advocate for comics and pop culture, teams up with Jordan Blum, renowned comic book historian and illustrator, to present ten extraordinary stories cherished by the authors themselves. Each story is meticulously reproduced from the original comics or using Marvel’s archival files. This volume also includes a captivating new introduction by Patton Oswalt, who delves into why he chose these stories and explains why they remain truly unforgettable.
The selected stories are:
'If This Be My Destiny - The Final Chapter' - Spider-Man #33 (1966)
'Roulette' - Daredevil #191 (1983)
'Wounded Wolf' - Uncanny X-Men #205 (1986)
'Magnetic Repulsion' - Captain America #367 (1990)
'X-aminations' - X-Factor #87 (1993)
'Wings of Hatred' - Untold Tales of Spider-Man #20 (1997)
'Severance Package' - Spider-Man's Tangled Web #4 (2001)
'Pride and Joy, Chapter One' - The Runaways #1 (2003)
'Three, Part 5: The Last Stand' - Fantastic Four #587 (2011)
'Pizza Is My Business' - Hawkeye #11 (2013)
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