Exploring the Universe of Marvel Comics
through the resources at the Pearl City Public Library
Databases
Hawaiʻi State Public Library System’s
OverDrive Collection
Through the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System and its OverDrive digital collection, patrons have access to over 54,000 ebooks and 14,800 audiobooks. HSPLS’s OverDrive also has a collection specifically curated for Teens. A keyword search of “Marvel Comics” resulted in 234 hits. Teens can access these comics through the Kindle, Libby, and OverDrive apps on their phones, tablets, and/or computers from anywhere at anytime.
OverDrive, Inc. (2019). Hawaiʻi State Public Library System – OverDrive. Retrieved from https://hawaii.overdrive.com/
The Comic Book Database
The Comic Book Database has cataloged an extensive number of comics, graphic novels, and manga as well as information regarding their creators, characters, and more. Through this free database, teens can find information regarding a wide range of Marvel Comics.
ComicBookDB.com. (2005-2019). Comic Book DB. Retrieved from http://comicbookdb.com/
Digital Comic Museum
The Digital Comic Museum provides free access to an extensive collection of Golden Age comics (comics published from 1938 to 1956) that are copyright free and fall within the public domain. The goal of the museum is to archive Golden Age comics online and make them widely available.
DigitalComicMuseum.com. (2018). Home. Retrieved from https://digitalcomicmuseum.com/index.php
