| Title | : | Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications: An Annotated Guide to Comics, Prose Novels, Children's Books, Articles, Criticism and Reference Works, 1965-2005 |
| Author | : | |
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| ISBN | : | 0786425008 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780786425006 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 399 |
| Publication | : | First published March 14, 2007 |
Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications: An Annotated Guide to Comics, Prose Novels, Children's Books, Articles, Criticism and Reference Works, 1965-2005 Reviews
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Title: Weiner, R.G. (2008). Marvel graphic novels and related publications: An annotated guide to comics, prose novels, children’s books, articles, criticism and reference works, 1965-2005. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company.
Reviewer: Jessica L. Cooper
Type: Bibliography
Call Number: REF 741.5
Brief Description: This annotated bibliography includes information on Marvel Comic publications.
Cost: $49.95
Review Citation: McBroom, K. (2008). [Review of Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications by R.G. Weiner]. Booklist Online. Retrieved from
http://www.booklistonline.com.libsrv....
Relevance and Relationship: While the library has a decent sized graphic novel collection, it has no bibliographical references. This reference has been very well reviewed and covers works published by the most popular comic publisher—Marvel.
Purpose: This bibliography will allow students interested in reading and collecting all things Marvel related to gain knowledge about and find new reading material. The work is seemingly comprehensive and covers multiple types of works released from Marvel. As the title mentions, the book covers works from 1965 to 2007; however, one section of the text actually looks at even older Marvel works. The book is easy to use dividing information into sections related to characters and series.
Validity: The work received a very favorable review from Booklist.
Format: The work is a print reference. Bibliography sections contain two columns per page.
Arrangement and Presentation: Entries are divided into sections. Each entry contains bibliographic information as well as plot summaries and other helpful information.
Diversity: This title will appeal to students interested in Marvel Comics, which there is definitely diversity in the reading levels of students who enjoy comics. Some comic enthusiasts are very advanced readers and thinkers while struggling readers also enjoy comics because of their visual nature. -
Weiner, Robert G. (2008). Marvel graphic novels and related publications: an annotated guide to comics, prose novels, children’s books, articles, criticism and reference works. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company.
Citation created by: Sherry Bouldin
Call Number: 741.5
Description: An extensive guide for fans and collectors of Marvel comics. Includes detailed descriptions of each comic and a plot synopsis.
Content/scope: Comprehensive index of Marvel-related publication through 2005.
Accuracy/Authority: The author has had his work published in the following journals: Journal of Popular Culture and Popular Music and Society.
Arrangement/Presentation: One appendix provides an alphabetical listing of Marvel-related works while two other appendices provide information on game books and unpublished Marvel titles.
Relation to Similar Works: Similar to other gaming/collection books.
Timeliness/Permanence: This resource was published in 2008 and covers comics published through 2005.
Cost: $24.97
Rationale for Selection: Chosen for the boys that would rather do anything than read – hoping that this would grab their attention and direct them to items that they would like to read.
Professional Review: Journal of Popular Culture, Dec 2008, Vol.41 Issue 6, p1091-1093
