In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Marvel Comics #1, The Folio Society has joined legendary Marvel editor Roy Thomas to form a super-powered team-up of their own.Marvel: The Golden Age 1939–1949 presents five specially curated comic books, including a painstakingly produced facsimile of the comic that started it all back in 1939. This is the first title in an ongoing collaboration between The Folio Society and Marvel.

Scanned from original vintage material from the Marvel archives, each comic showcases key characters and creators from this seminal era:  Captain America to the Human Torch; Stan Lee to Jack Kirby. A dazzling hardback volume with lettering by Ian Jepson comes presented inside a handmade clamshell case which features original artwork by modern Marvel artist Marco D’Alfonso, who has also created an exclusive print that is only available with this edition.

“We were delighted when Marvel asked us to collaborate on such an exciting project. We are thrilled with what we have created and are sure every Marvel fan will love this magnificent edition as much as we do,”  Tom walker, Publishing Director, The Folio Society.

Along with the comic facsimile, the main volume, along with the introduction by Roy Thomas, the contents include:

The Sub-Mariner #1 (Spring 1941)

The Human Torch #5 (Fall 1941)

Captain America Comics #10

All Winners Comics #19

Marvel: The Golden Age 1939–1949 – Selected, edited and introduced by Roy Thomas

Available for pre-order exclusively from The Folio Society

Price: UK ￡150.00 | US $225.00 | Can $295.00 | Aus $295.00