The Super Hero’s Journey (Marvel Arts)

by Patrick McDonnell

Hardcover, 2023

Status

Available

Call number

PN6727.M3436 S87

Publication

Abrams ComicArts (2023), 112 pages

Description

The second book in Abrams' Marvel Arts line, featuring the work of beloved Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell and the greatest super heroes of the Marvel Universe The Super Hero's Journey is an adventure unlike any you have ever read. Imbued with the creativity, artwork, and heart of Patrick McDonnell, the beloved creator of the comic strip Mutts, this all-new graphic novel love letter features the classic Marvel super heroes including the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, and Spider-Man, and is the synthesis of McDonnell's positive, inspirational sensibility and Marvel's blockbuster brand. Using the Marvel Universe as avatars, McDonnell muses on how comics changed his life and inspired him to become a cartoonist, instilling a moral sensibility that he carries through his work and his life. Visually striking-The Super Hero's Journey incorporates panels from classic Marvel comics as a tribute by McDonnell to his heroes-Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and the other creators of the Marvel Universe-alongside inspirational quotes from Eckhart Tolle, Thoreau, and others.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member tapestry100
A brilliant love letter to the early days of Marvel Comics, McDonnell pulls from multiple titles and stories to create an all new meta-story, juxtaposing his lifelong love of comics with the characters and creators that first sparked his imagination as a kid. If you're a fan of Marvel, especially
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the early years, this is an absolute must read.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2023

ISBN

1419769103 / 9781419769108
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