--- product_id: 12695676 title: "Marvel Comics In The 1960s: An Issue-by-Issue Field Guide to the Pop Culture Phenomenon" brand: "pierre comtoisjack kirbysteve ditko" price: "£32.79" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695676-marvel-comics-in-the-1960s-an-issue-by-issue-field store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Marvel Comics In The 1960s: An Issue-by-Issue Field Guide to the Pop Culture Phenomenon **Brand:** pierre comtoisjack kirbysteve ditko **Price:** £32.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marvel Comics In The 1960s: An Issue-by-Issue Field Guide to the Pop Culture Phenomenon by pierre comtoisjack kirbysteve ditko - **How much does it cost?** £32.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695676-marvel-comics-in-the-1960s-an-issue-by-issue-field) ## Best For - pierre comtoisjack kirbysteve ditko enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pierre comtoisjack kirbysteve ditko brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Marvel Comics In The 1960s: An Issue-by-Issue Field Guide to the Pop Culture Phenomenon ## Images ![Marvel Comics In The 1960s: An Issue-by-Issue Field Guide to the Pop Culture Phenomenon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6171GfpHmHL.jpg) ![Marvel Comics In The 1960s: An Issue-by-Issue Field Guide to the Pop Culture Phenomenon - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ppqMK5paL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Revives Happy Memories *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 20, 2009* If you are looking for an artsy coffee table book, don't bother with Comtois's book. But if you actually read comics in the 60s and you'd like to relive those memories, this one fits the bill. From FF #1 through the end of 1969, Marvel published 831 comics with at least one new superhero story. About 25% of those are individually described by Comtois (plus a few Sgt. Fury and one Marvel Tales with reprints), with a heavy emphasis on FF (41 issues) and Spider-Man (31 issues). He gives plot and character descriptions, connections with other happenings in the Marvel universe, information and thoughts about the creators, and analysis of the stories. Sometimes it reads like an extended, enthusiastic letters page from a 1960s issue,but that's all fun. You'll also get interesting tidbits (Hulk #2 was inked by Ditko). Comtois does a good job in picking out individual issues (such as FF #51) as well as longer continued stories (Spidey 31-33), important events, and innovative artists.The book is interspersed with biography pages of sixteen creators and some commentary that sketches the larger picture. Every page includes some original artwork from the Marvels, thumbnail covers, photos of the Marvel bullpen, bits from related comics (mostly D.C.) seemingly random pictures (Adolph Hitler? A cover of the Iliad?), and more pictures that seem a shallow attempt to characterize the 60s (Martin Luther King, Ayn Rand, an anonymous rocket)--all in black and white. At first, I thought that color would have been nice, but then I realized that it would be impossible to reproduce the was that comic book paper of the 60s absorbed and showed colors.I would have liked some references because it's impossible to tell what is fact and what is mere speculation onComtois' part. For example, did Bradbury's "Chrysalis" really inspire FF #67-68? Was a Star Trek episode the inspiration for Him? An index of issues reviewed and characters (particularly for villains and guest appearances) would havebeen useful).I was annoyed at the last minute nixing by Marvel of a beautiful color cover for this book. The replacement is a lame layout of off-blue 60s photos with the silhouette of a character who is clearly not a Marvel hero of the 60s. Also, the book could use a good round of copy-editing both for grammar (e.g. "between he and Mr. Fantastic") and to delete material that is repeated verbatim in several places.But overall, the book is a great buy, and I look forward to the next volume that will cover "The Twilight Years" (1969-1973?).Here is a list of the comics reviewed in the book (which are presented in roughly chronological order, though some are out of order for no obvious reason). Many of the selections show Comtois' personal preferences (though I can't argue with lots of Kirby).Amazing Fantasy 15 (Spider-Man)Amazing Spider-Man 1-8, 14, 17-19, 25-28, 31-33, 38-40, 48-52, 63-64, Annual 1Avengers 1, 3-5, 15-16, 19, 32-33, 43-44, 57-61Captain America 100-105, 108-109Daredevil 1, 16-19, 25-27, 29-32, 42, 44-48Dr. Strange 169, 173, 178FF 1-5, 9, 11-12, 25-26, 33, 38-40, 44-53, 57-67, 76-77, Annual 2-3, 5-6Incredible Hulk 1-6Iron Man 1Journey into Mystery 83, 97, 112, 105-106, 109, 114-115, 125, Annual 1Marvel Super-Heroes 12Marvel Tales (reprints) 1Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD 1, 3, 5Sgt. Fury 13 and (with no super-heroes) 1, 6, 18, 29Silver Surfer 1, 3Strange Tales 101, 110, 114-115, 120, 135, 141-143, 146, 151, 153, Annual 2Sub-Mariner 1, 5-6Tales of Suspense 39, 48-49, 54-55, 57, 59, 63, 66, 71, 73, 79-81, 98-99Tales to Astonish 35, 49-51, 60, 70, 82-83Thor 126-135, 140, 142-144, 154-157X-Men 1, 4, 9, 11-16, 46, 50-51, 53 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read with great artwork to admire *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 12, 2014* What a fun read! Pierre Comtois has filled over 200 pages with interesting, behind the scenes stories while creating a linear narrative of Marvel's explosive growth in the 1960's. Synopses of many of the key story arcs Marvel was publishing at the time are discussed in addition to individual discussions on the key creators (e.g. Lee, Kirby, Ditko, Heck, Everett, Sinnott, etc.) Other fandom history is also presented including The Merry Marvel Marching Society, FOOM and Marvelmania.What makes the book such an enjoyable read is that the author has included a plethora of artwork and photographs along side the related commentary. Some are full page copies of the original art and all of the reproductions in the book are of very high quality. As such, you can really see and appreciate the fine inking by Sinnott, Everett and others. This book was follow up by Marvel Comics in the 1970's, another wonderful book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Some Useful Research Here *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 19, 2016* A decent edition to your library if you're studying graphic art and a decent tool for further research if you supplement it with other volumes- some flaws as every book in the field seems to have a few for one reason or another but useful anyway. Good if this is the period you grew up reading or just for general research. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695676-marvel-comics-in-the-1960s-an-issue-by-issue-field](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12695676-marvel-comics-in-the-1960s-an-issue-by-issue-field) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*