Marvels

Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’s landmark 1994 series, originally published by Semic S.A., reimagines the Marvel Universe through the eyes of everyday civilians. Over the course of a single, dense issue, it follows photographer Phil Sheldon as he documents the awe and terror of superheroes like the Angel and the Vision from a ground-level perspective. The book’s lush, photorealistic painted art by Alex Ross and its humanistic storytelling by Busiek set a new standard for how superhero comics could explore ordinary life amidst extraordinary events. This series remains a touchstone for its intimate, grounded take on the Marvel mythos.