Marvel: The Bronze Age 1970-1980

Marvel: Ages

by Roy Thomas (Selected and introduced by ), Chris Claremont (Preface)

Concluding a stunning trilogy from The Folio Society, this exclusive edition showcases the most dramatic decade in Super Hero history. Curated by Roy Thomas, Marvel: The Bronze Age 1970–1980 includes landmark tales of Spider-Man, Iron Man and The Eternals, complete with a 64-page facsimile of Giant-Size X-Men #1.

The final chapter in a unique retrospective, Marvel: The Bronze Age 1970–1980 showcases fifteen of the most startling Super Hero stories ever told. Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, The Avengers and Black Panther undergo their darkest adventures yet, alongside tales of a diverse new generation including Luke Cage, The Eternals and Howard the Duck. Curated and introduced by Stan Lee successor Roy Thomas, with a preface by iconic X-Men writer Chris Claremont, this stunning compendium features designs and art by typographer Ian Jepson and Marvel artist Julian Totino Tedesco. Following Marvel: The Golden Age 1939–1949 and Marvel: The Silver Age 1960–1970, Marvel: The Bronze Age 1970–1980 concludes an extraordinary trilogy exclusive to The Folio Society.

As Marvel’s fanbase matured in the 1970s, so too did the stories within the comics themselves. Collected here are the decade’s most shocking, most controversial tales. Spider-Man faces his best friend’s drug abuse and the death of the woman he loves. Iron Man battles alcoholism and Captain America finds himself defeated by Watergate-era disillusionment. Here you’ll also find the last major works by Marvel pioneers Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, bringing this three-era series to a fitting close. The Folio Society’s Marvel series is a truly monumental trilogy, a Hulk-sized retrospective teeming with creativity and imagination that has inspired the world.

Genres: Comics

304 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 2020

About the author

Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes — particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.

Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.

Reviews

[Preethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an astounding conclusion to the Marvel Ages trilogy!! They really ended on X-Men #137: PHOENIX MUST DIE! 🥲😔🫡

[Chandler · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

A fantastic collection of comics from when marvel was truly pushing the boundaries of its own medium. There is a reason these comics are still brought up to this day. Special mention to demon in a bottle for being one of the best depictions of dealing with addiction i have seen in mainstream media.