The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
Marvel · 1986–1987 · 10 issues
About the series
A 10-issue limited series from the mid-1980s, The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe was Marvel's first comprehensive, comic-format encyclopedia of its characters, teams, and concepts. Published as a follow-up to the popular text-based handbooks, this series brought the entries to life with full-color illustrations and expanded profiles. Associated with the editorial vision of Mark Gruenwald, it set the standard for how comic universes catalog their own lore, making it an essential reference for fans of the era.