Marvel presents the origins and history of its most famous creations. Narrated by Stan (the Man) Lee, that stellar storyman who saw comics as more than dime-store material and turned his characters into 20th-century mythology. Included are the beginnings of The Fantastic Four, which hurled Marvel out of the area of monsters without soul into the age of cosmic heroes; The Hulk, brilliant scientist turned muddled monster; Spider-Man, the teenage superhero known affectionately to aficionados as "Spidey"; Thor, the surgeon turned Norse god with the mystical hammer and the Shakespearean speech pattern; and finally Dr. Strange, the oddball magician who uses his Satanic powers on the side of good. After you read the big full-color stories and learn about the first heady inspirations from Stan, you will see why Origins of Marvel Comics stands alone as one of the great classics - an undying tribute to Marvel mania.

Includes origin of Dare Devil, Iron Man, Nick Fury, X-men, Silver Surfer

Looking at the other side of Origins of Marvel Comics and Son of Origin, this collections presents the origins of some of Marvel most infamous villians. Reprinted are: Fantastic Four #5, Fantastic Four Annual #2 (1st story) (Dr. Doom) Strange Tales #126-127 (Dormammu) Journey Into Mystery #112-113 (Tales of Asgard) (Loki) Journey Into Mystery #115 (Absorbing Man - with Loki) Tales of Suspense #66-68 (Red Skull) Amazing Spider-Man #40 (Green Goblin) Tales to Astonish #90-91 (Abomination) Silver Surfer #3 (Mephisto)

What is good without evil? What is day without night? The bright 'yins' of the universe need their dark 'yangs' ... just as the hearty heroes of the Mevel Uniserse need their ferocious foes! Rejoice, True Believer, for Mighty Marvel has at last added a sinister sequel to Bring on the Bad Guys! That's right, lurking within this vile volume are the outlandish origins of some of the world's most venomous villians! Whether you are a naive newcomer or a venerable veteran, you will find Bring Back the Bad Guys an integral addition to your comics library! So if you are strong of will and steady of heart, o seeker of the truth, then we invite you to venture inside. But don't forgot batteries ... after all, you wouldn't want your flashlight to fail once you enter evil's heart of darkness! Includes material oringally published in: X-Men #4; Uncanny X-Men #161; Marvel Tales #190 (reprintig Amazing Spidr-Man #50); Daredevil #172; Avengers #8; Giant-Size Avengers #2; Tales of Suspense #50; Iron Man #275; Galactus #1; Fantastic Four #341 & Strange Tales #89