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Marvel Boy Paperback – June 30, 2014

by Grant Morrison (Author), J. G. Jones (Illustrator), Ryan Kelly (Illustrator)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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    160 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Marvel Enterprises
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    June 30, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0785191070
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    978-0785191070
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel Enterprises (June 30, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785191070
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785191070
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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Grant Morrison

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Grant Morrison is one of comics' greatest innovators. His long list of credits includes Batman: Arkham Asylum, All-Star Superman, JLA, Green Lantern, Animal Man, Doom Patrol, The Invisibles, WE3 and The Filth.

The TV series of his graphic novel HAPPY! is showing on SYFY and Netflix.

Photo by PDH (File:Grant_morrison.jpg) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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thedean
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvel Boy from the Beginning - A Kree explorer not initially in love with our world, the one he's stranded on.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2014
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I knew this was going to be good when the new 2014 paperback edition reached a "only x-many left" status within one day after release. So I ordered it immediately.

It's not what I was expecting from a comic book. I was too young to read it during the initial run; however, I'm familiar with Noh-Varr from other things he's appeared it and for his fans the origin isn't a disappointment. Far from it. I say that Marvel really has moved a bit from his initial character, which here is frustrated, angry, and quite critical of humanity on the whole. The only thing I didn't like was when some of what I assume to be Morrison's political views and commentary were thrown in there in an obvious fashion; however, it meshes better with the plot than most so it's not bad. Oh, and the promise in the last issue of a sequel series that didn't come to be... I'm pretty sure they could've edited that out.

The book isn't for everyone. It relies a bit more on its text and I feel like a lot isn't so easily spelled out for the reader. It's grittier and definitely for a more mature audience. Still, the art is consistently good (even if Noh wears a ridiculous helmet for a good part of it) and provides an interesting prospective from an alien visitor to our world.
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Jordan Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, mind-expanding story and art to match!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018
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The art is fantastic and the new and interesting concepts positively explode off the page. Morrison's ideas helped shape Marvel at the top of the 21st Century, when Quesada entered the fray and course-corrected the storied franchise out of it's dismal 90's slump and creative funk.
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N. Durham
4.0 out of 5 stars An innovative and unorthodox tale from Grant Morrison
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2008
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Grant Morrison has always managed to weave stories that have been just plain weird at first glance, yet also provide innovative storytelling that leaves a lasting impression. He's done it with his runs on Animal Man, JLA, New X-Men, The Filth, and countless others besides; and Marvel Boy is no different. Crafted during his all too-brief tenure at Marvel when he was re-vitalizing the X-Men, Morrison's Marvel Boy tells the story of Kree warrior Noh-Varr, whose ship has crash landed in New Jersey of all places. It isn't long before Noh-Varr is captured by an insane man named Midas who seeks to use Noh-Varr and his Kree technology to his own advantage, even if it means manipulating his own daughter to get what he wants. It does take some time to fully get all of what Morrison is throwing at you with Marvel Boy, but once you do, you'll find some strikingly mature themes and sharp surprises that will keep you interested. Not to mention that the artwork from Morrison's current Final Crisis partner and Wanted artist J.G. Jones is simply gorgeous stuff. The only downside of Marvel Boy is that it isn't necessarily something that everyone can get into. For Morrison regulars, this isn't something new in the least, but the tone of Marvel Boy may be off-putting for some. Still though, it's great to see Morrison's Marvel Boy recollected in a handsome hardcover edition, and if you missed out on it the first time around and are a Morrison fan or have been following Noh-Varr's exploits in Secret Invasion, Marvel Boy is definitely a worthwhile pick up.
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thirdtwin
2.0 out of 5 stars Eye Candy But No Real Story or Likeable Characters Here
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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Good art but zero plot or character development. It's that simple. Over rated. Only for people who want everything Morrison has written.
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howardj6
5.0 out of 5 stars great product and seller
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
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Package was great and no issues
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W. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a fan of Morrison then you should check this out
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015
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A friend suggested this trade pub through a review he did: http://www.howlingfantod.com/marvel-boy-too-dangerous-for-human-consumption/

I have to say I agreed with his points after reading it, I've started sharing it to other friends so they can read it as well.
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danny boy
3.0 out of 5 stars This is DC masquerading as Marvel
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2011
The whole comic has a DC feel to it. From the cover, the artwork to the whole plot. Here is a revised Kree warrior, purporting to be done in Kirbyesque fashion but I didn't get the Marvel Universe feel.

There is the villain, a Dr Midas, who is drawn looking exactly like the classic IronMan. His daughter named Exterminatrix is drawn wearing a dominatrix costume (so no guesses for where the stupid name came from). What is so great about the stupid dialogue? There are many references from Dr Midas to his daughter about fixating on Marvel's genitalia to the point that I think Morrison is suffering from writer's block.

The 3 stars is just for the bloody great artwork, even if there is no real plot here.
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Clancy Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2013
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I didn't want to invest in a brand new copy but something in good enough condition to still read and enjoy! Everything was exactly as described in the information. Thank you so much!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It Grant Morrison, Nuff Said 👍
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2022
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