Marvel Comics: The Variant Covers

For the first time ever, explore the amazing visual history of Marvel Comics variant covers in this definitive collection.

Comprising some of the most sought-after and valuable comic art in the world, variant covers are a time-honored tradition in comics publishing. The variant cover phenomenon began in 1986 and was immediately embraced by fans everywhere; it was then bolstered in 1991 by Marvel Comics’ X-Men #1 setting the world record for the best-selling comic of all time, which is attributed to the astonishing collection of five variant covers released for the issue. The notion of variant covers caught on and has now become a regular part of Marvel Comics’ diverse output, with a spectacularly creative set of alternate covers being created for many key issues. 

These works of art are collected in Marvel Comics: The Variant Covers, which showcases some of the finest and most famous variant covers ever produced alongside exclusive interviews from leading comic artists and industry experts. Featuring an astounding selection of covers starring fan-favorite characters, such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the X-Men, and many more, Marvel Comics: Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History is a must-have for casual fans and comic book aficionados alike.

Pentru prima data, exploreaza istoria vizuala uimitoare a copertilor variantei Marvel Comics din aceasta colectie definitiva. Cuprinzand unele dintre cele mai cautate si valoroase arte de benzi desenate din lume, copertele variante sunt o traditie onorata in publicarea de benzi desenate. Fenomenul de acoperire a variantelor a inceput in 1986 si a fost imediat imbratisat de fanii de pretutindeni; a fost apoi consolidat in 1991 de X-Men # 1 de la Marvel Comics, care a stabilit recordul mondial pentru cele mai bine vandute benzi desenate din toate timpurile, atribuita colectiei uimitoare a cinci variante de coperte lansate pentru editie.