ALL-NEW STORY BY LEGENDARY CREATOR MARK WAID! Everything you ever wanted to know about the Marvel Universe—in one lavishly illustrated series! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, HISTORY OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE chronicles completely, for the first time, everything that was, is or will be! Lushly illustrated text tells the complete story of the Marvel Universe, revealing previously unknown secrets and serving as the ultimate reference book for Marvel fans! Witness the greatest tale ever told—and be prepared for some shocking revelations!

From the dawn of the 20th century to the first meeting of Mr. Fantastic and Doctor Doom, learn the secrets of Marvel’s history! Who was John Steele? Which Western gunslinger helped inspire the first Heroic Age? All this and more – revealed!

From the Fantastic Four to the Death of Phoenix, witness the awe and majesty of the beginnings of the Modern Marvel Universe!

The Marvel Universe is a sprawling, interconnected web of rich history...and now, it's all coming together! Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodriguez chronicle the definitive history of the Marvel Universe from its very beginnings to the modern day - and perhaps beyond! And woven through the moments you know is a brand-new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from the Marvel Universe's past and present! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event and provides fresh looks at the origins of every fan's favorite stories! It's the greatest tale ever told -and a story you've never seen before! COLLECTING: HISTORY OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE 1-6