The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #6

This 1989 installment of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 series delivers exactly what fans of Marvel's encyclopedic reference line love — a packed roster of characters rendered in crisp detail. The cover presents a compelling ensemble including a green-skinned, purple-caped figure front and center, flanked by a hero in yellow-and-red armor, a regal woman in white and gold, a burly bearded man in a trench coat, an older gentleman in a suit, and the partially visible Red Skull along the left edge. If you're looking to get your Marvel facts straight on this particular corner of the universe circa 1989, this handbook is a solid and satisfying addition to the series.