Nearly half a century ago, a diverse group of characters began to capture children’s hearts: Spider-Man, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and the X-Men. The epic Marvel Comics universe has been a massive force in pop culture; inspiring countless books, films and becoming a multi-billion dollar enterprise.
Sean Howe chronicles the rise of this phenomenon in “Marvel Comics: The Untold Story.” Howe spoke at the Elliott Bay Book Company on October 17, 2012.