Exploring the Universe of Marvel Comics
through the resources at the Pearl City Public Library
Books
Reference Sources (Non-circulating)
This encyclopedia consists of 22 comprehensive volumes and is highly illustrated, appealing to a younger audience. Sorted under the Juvenile Reference collection and containing a student guide to better research skills, this encyclopedia is suited for high school students and provides preliminary, easy-to-understand information regarding “comics.”
The World Book Encyclopedia
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Dewey: 810.90003 Ha / A-Reference
LC: PS21 .B46 2002
Dewey: 031 Wo /
R-J -Juvenile Reference
LC: AE5 .W55 2018
Dewey: 423 O / A-Reference
LC: PE1625 .O87 1989
Simpson, John Andrew, & Weiner, Edmund S. C. (1989). The oxford English dictionary. Oxford: Clarendon.
World Book, Inc. (2018). The world book encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book, Inc.
Perkins, George, Perkins, Barbara, & Leininger, Phillip. (2002). HarperCollins reader’s encyclopedia of American literature. New York, NY: Harper Resource
Reference Sources (Circulating)
Goulart’s Encyclopedia of American Comics contains over 600 alphabetized entries on comic books, characters, artists, and syndicates. The encyclopedia also offers a rich history of comics, beginning in 1897 with the first appearance of Katzenjammer Kids to the present. This reference source serves as a helpful way for comic enthusiasts to gain a better depth and understanding of comic books in America.
The Encyclopedia of American Comics
Dewey: 741.5973 E / Adult Nonfiction
LC: PN6725 .E64 1990
The alphabetized entries in Horn’s The World Encyclopedia of Comics covers a worldwide scope of comic books, comic strips, and their artwork. This reference source is a helpful way for readers to learn about comics on a worldwide scale.
The World Encyclopedia of Comics
Dewey: 741.503 W / Adult Nonfiction
LC: PN6710 .W6 1976b
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Isabella’s 1,000 Comic Books You Must Read presents a comprehensive list of classic comic books and provides information regarding their cover images, publications, and selections. This informative reference resource familiarizes readers with popular comic books and helps guide them towards material best suited to their interests.
1,000 Comic Books You Must Read
Dewey: 741.5973 Is / Adult Nonfiction
LC: PN6725 .I83 2009
Horn, Maurice, ed. (1976). The World Encyclopedia of Comics. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publishers.
Isabella, Tony. (2009). 1,000 comic books you must read. Iola, WI: Krause Publications.
Goulart, Ron. (1992). Encyclopedia of American comics. New York: Facts on File.
Nonfiction Sources
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In celebration of 75 years of Marvel Comics at the time of its publication, Marvel Comics: 75 years of cover art showcases the most dynamic and unique Marvel comic book covers, many of which feature iconic characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and more. This nonfiction source helps introduce readers not only to the breadth of the comics available but also to the artistic side of the Marvel universe.
Marvel Comics: 75 years of Cover Art
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The Avengers: the ultimate guide provides information regarding Marvel’s The Avengers, the first superhero team in the Marvel universe. Specifically, the book shares comic book art and takes a closer look at squad members like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and Hawkeye. Through this resource, readers will gain more knowledge about and familiarity with the large scope of Avenger’s comics within the Marvel universe and will also be entertained by the resource’s inclusion of colorful, dynamic artwork.
The Avengers: the Ultimate Guide
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Amazing Fantastic Incredible: a marvelous memoir is an illustrated graphic memoir that looks at the life and legacy of Stan Lee, the iconic creative leader of Marvel Comics for over two decades. Co-authored by Lee himself, the book follows Lee from his impoverished childhood, to his time in the military, and to the rise of Marvel Comics in the 1960s. This nonfiction resource helps introduce readers to the creator behind superheroes like Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Avengers while also immersing them in the history of how modern comics came to be.
Amazing Fantastic Incredible: a Marvelous Memoir
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DeFalco’s Fantastic Four: the ultimate guide provides an in-depth look at the Fantastic Four, one of Marvel Comic’s most iconic superhero teams. The book examines the history of the Fantastic Four comics, the superpowers and character profiles of the group’s members, and the prominent storylines in the series. This book helps educate readers about one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams.
Fantastic Four: the Ultimate Guide
Dewey: 741.5973 Be / YA – Nonfiction
LC: PN6728.A9 B43 2018
Dewey: 741.5092 Lee Le / Adult Biography
LC: PN6727.L39 Z46 2015
Dewey: 741.5973 Co / Adult Nonfiction
LC: NC1764.5.U6 C69 2014
Dewey: 741.5973 De / YA - Young Adult Oversize
LC: PN6728.F33 D44 2005
Cowsill, Alan, & Granov, Adi. (2014). Marvel comics: 75 years of cover art. New York: DK Publishing.
Lee, Stan, David, Peter, & Doran, Colleen. (2015). Amazing fantastic incredible: A marvelous memoir. New York: Touchstone, 2015.
Beatty, Scott, Cowsill, Alan, Dougall, Alastair, & Scott, Melanie. (2018). The avengers: The ultimate guide. New York, NY: DK Publishing.
DeFalco, Tom. (2005). Fantastic four: The ultimate guide. London: DK Publishing.
Fiction Sources
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While the nation rebuilds in the wake of revolution, a massive monster tears through Wakanda and terrorizes the people. T'Challa, as both the Black Panther and an Avenger, must fulfill his responsibilities as King and save his people. Through this comic, readers will be introduced to one of the first superheroes of African descent in mainstream American comics.
Black Panther: Long Live the King
Miles Morales must balance his duties as a student, as a friend, as a family member, and as the newest Spider-Man. When he uncovers a plot by a teacher to turn the good kids bad, Miles must grapple with his destiny as a superhero. Organized under the subject heading “Racially mixed youth – Juvenile fiction,” this comic will appeal to the target audience of this pathfinder as well as the Pearl City Public Library’s largest demographic: racially mixed youth.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
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Teaming up for a high-stakes mission, the Avengers must assemble to battle the Zodiac, a team of villains who were imbued with cosmic abilities. This comic is, according to WorldCat, geared towards teenagers aged 13 and up, and it features characters that have frequented recent films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Avengers Assemble
Pearl City Library: Black / YA – Fiction
Dewey: 741.5973
LC: PN6728.B527
Pearl City Library: Reynolds / YA – Fiction
Dewey: FIC
LC: PZ7.R33593 Mil 2017 or PN6728.S6
Pearl City Library: Bendis / YA – Fiction
Dewey: 741.5973
LC: PN6728.A9 or Comic Book 12222
Bendis, Brian Michael, & Bagley, Mark. (2013). Avengers assemble. New York: Marvel Worldwide.
Okorafor-Mbachu, Nnedi, Covington, Aaron, Araújo, Andre Lima, & Del Pennino, Mario. (2018). Black panther. New York, NY: Marvel Worldwide.
Reynolds, Jason. (2017). Miles Morales: Spider-man. New York: Marvel Press.
E-Books
Master thief Scott Lang is recruited by Dr. Hank Pym to become the Ant-Man, who can, through a super-powered suit, shrink down to the size of an ant. With the help of Hank and his daughter Hope, Scott must take down Darren Cross, Hank’s former protégé, before he sells the technology of the super-powered suit to an international terrorist organization. Organized under the subject heading “Juvenile Fiction” and with a text difficulty level of 3, this comic will appeal to teenage readers.
Marvel's Ant-Man
Captain America, Iron Man, and their teams engage in a clash that pits hero against hero and forever shifts the Marvel Universe. Organized under the subject heading “Juvenile Fiction” and following the record-breaking success of the comic’s 2016 film counterpart, this comic will appeal to teenage readers.
Marvel's Captain America: Civil War
A ragtag gang of misfits band together to form the Marvel super team known as the Guardians of the Galaxy in order to prevent a mysterious orb from falling into the hands of a supervillain named Ronan the accuser. Organized under the subject heading “Juvenile Fiction” and with a text difficulty level of 4, this comic will appeal to teenage readers.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
DD: [Fic] or 741.5
LC: PZ7.I673 Mav 2016
DD: 741.5973 [E]
LC: PZ7.W96598 Mar 2016
DD: FIC or 428.64
LC: PZ7.W96598 Gu 2015
Wyatt, Chris. (2016). Marvel's captain America [OverDrive Read version]. New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2Vi33G2
Irvine, Alexander, Wyatt, Chris, Gunn, James, Perlman, Nicole, & Feige, Kevin. (2015). Marvel's guardians of the galaxy [OverDrive Read version]. New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2pJB9qG
Irvine, Alex. (2016). Marvel's ant-man [OverDrive Read version]. New York: Little, Brown and Company. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/35fxy3V