Bring on the Bad Guys: Origins of the Marvel Comics Villains #[nn]

Marvel's nastiest assemble in style on this 1976 Stan Lee-curated collection, with cover art by John Romita showcasing a menacing lineup that includes Doctor Doom, Mephisto, the Green Goblin, Loki, and the Red Skull — a gallery of villainy rendered with real menace against a stark black background. Each figure bristles with personality, from Doom's imperious pointing gesture to the Goblin's gleeful crouch and pumpkin bomb at the ready. As a deep dive into the origins of Marvel's most compelling antagonists, this oversized volume makes a strong case that the bad guys might just be the most interesting characters in the Marvel universe.