The editors
of a forthcoming volume are seeking concise essays of around 5,000 words
related to any aspect of the Marvel Universe. We are seeking pieces that are
academically sound, but accessible to the general reader. We want a unique
collection of original and interpretive essays about the Marvel Universe that
give original insights about all sorts of aspects related to the Universe
Marvel has built since the 1930s. We are also doing a companion volume looking
at the DC Universe.
The editors
are operating under the premise that the term 'universe' has come to be
associated with the vast output of Marvel in terms of their diverse products:
films, TV series, comic books, graphic novels, video games, action figures, and
numerous other commercial products featuring their characters. In truth, the
term is more significant than simply a catch-all as the Marvel Universe does
indeed offer a unique, organized, and interlocking element that obeys the rules
of a true Solar System. We are looking for individual articles focusing on
everything from the distinct quality of action figures, video games, to how
specific characters have gradually evolved in film, television, books, comics,
graphic novels etc.,
