Marvels
Marvel Comics.
Marvels (4-issue mini + Marvels 0; w Kurt Busiek; a Alex Ross).
[From Marvel Comics: Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam
the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete
walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour our world. This is the
Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is
the world of Marvels. Witness the birth of this fantastic universe from
the inside. See the world's greatest heroes in a different light, with a
new awe and a touch of fear. For the first time experience the Marvel Universe
from a whole new perspective—yours.] 
Marvels: 10th Anniversary Edition
(Hardcover; as above, plus scripts & extras). [From
Marvel Comics: Welcome to New York City. Here, burning figures roam
the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete
walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour the planet. Witness the
birth of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of the proverbial man in the
street — Daily Bugle photographer Phil Sheldon — in this lush
hardcover collection commemorating the 10th Anniversary of one of the comic-book
industry’s all-time best-selling, critically acclaimed and fan-favorite
titles. This keepsake volume features nearly 200 pages of never-before-seen
bonus material — including writer Kurt Busiek’s original series
proposals and scripts to all four issues. Collects MARVELS #0, 1-4, PLUS
scripts and tons of special extras!] Book of the Week 3/31/04