For someone just discoveringcomics, the Marvel Universe, at first, can seentotally impenetrable.
Or, What state was the Blob born in?
Tim Leong: Im a huge comics fan, period.
Marvel Super Graphic is in stores September 24. © Chronicle Books
I strongly believe that fandom doesnt have to be a zero-sum game.
That was the idea behind the firstSuper Graphicbookthat theres something for everyone, no matter your interests.
That said, Marvel was my first love, my first exposure to comics.
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I dipped my toe in with Spider-Man and then went head-first with the X-Men.
I just ate up the Jim Lee era.
io9: Which infographic in the book was the most difficult to research, or keep track of?
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And do you have a favorite or least-favorite for either reason?
That was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be.
Honestly, that was harder than I thought was a pretty common refrain for me.
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Theres also just SO.
Spider-people there was no way I could fit them all inleaving cool characters out is always hard.
Tim Leong: The Things recurring poker games is one of my favorite charts.
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I didnt want the book to feel like homeworkthis is not a text book.
Not everything should be super-dense data.
io9: From a marketing perspective, who do you believe a book like this is for?
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Tim Leong: I approached the book with the idea that theres no experience necessary.
That is, theres something of value for new fans, casual readers, and life-long vets.
I think passion is contagious.
When I was younger I was obsessed with the Marvel Universe trading cards.
They had power charts, and interesting facts.
Thats what I hope to do.
io9: Was there anything you had to leave out of the book you regret?
io9: Finally, who is Irma and how did she become the officialSuper Graphicmascot?
Tim Leong: Irma is my pug.
Wherever youre reading this, you’re able to probably hear her snoring right now.
Let me tell youit was worth it.
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