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Author:
Scott, Melanie, author.
Title:
The periodic table of Marvel / written by Melanie Scott.
Publisher:
DK Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
191 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Subject:
Marvel Comics Group.
Comic strip characters--United States.
Science fiction comic books, strips, etc--United States.
Periodic table of the elements--Popular works.
Contents:
Introduction -- Radioactivity. Gamma ; Spider-infused ; Waste ; Overdose ; Power broker process -- Evolutionary anomalies. Mutant ; Mutate ; Terrigenesis -- Interstellar energies. Cosmic rays ; Genetic enhancement ; Alpha aliens -- Extraterrestrial enhancement ; Symbiotes ; Rare species -- Chemical reactions. Super-soldier serum ; Toxic agent ; Pym particles ; Energy conversion ; Unstable formulas -- Synthetic life. Synthezoid ; Android ; Robot ; AI ; Techno-organic life -- Peak humans. Cutting-edge tech ; Radical science ; Cyborgs ; Mind powers ; Naturally skilled -- Extra-dimensional forces. Gods ; Abstract beings ; God-given ; Mystical ; Demonic ; Chi.
Summary:
The Marvel universe boasts a huge and diverse array of heroes and villains -- many of who share surprising, essential characteristics. Scott classifies key and unsung Marvel characters, revealing the fundamental properties that bind them, the unique catalysts that created them, and the chain reactions that energize them. -- adapted from back cover
ISBN:
0241500834
9780241500835
9780744039757
0744039754
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1243966207
Locations:
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
GUPF501 -- Newton Public Library (Newton)
GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

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