New York City Event on Aug 7!

Welcome to "The Secret History Of Marvel Comics" book blog, where you can get the most up-to-date information on the upcoming release in November of 2013 from Fantagraphics Books, Inc., including your first look at the final cover for the book! (Click on the image to your left to see a full-sized version.)

Event Alert! If you're in the New York City area in the first week of August, authors Blake Bell and Dr. Michael J. Vassallo will provide a sneak peek of book at the Society Of Illustrators (located at 128 E 63rd St) on Wednesday, August 7, at 7pm. 

Host Danny Fingeroth will interview the authors about the making of the book. They will also narrate a slide show presentation; the first opportunity to preview what secrets lurk between its covers. There will be an audience Q&A, followed by a book signing session for all three men. Come and learn why this book will blow a hole in your perception of the origins of Marvel Comics and to see a deluge of some never-before reprinted work from creators like Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Alex Schomburg, Bill Everett, Matt Baker, Al Jaffee, Dave Berg, Dan DeCarlo, Stan Drake, Mort Walker, Hank Ketcham, Frank R. Paul and so many more!