Marvel
The Legacy Collection | 2023

These graphics provide a snapshot into the early modern era of Marvel Comics. Fans will instantly recognise the significant illustrations by some of the world’s most acclaimed comic book artists. Never before exhibited in the UK, the fourth instalment of The Legacy Collection boasts covers and splash pages which showcase legendary superheroes like Iron Man, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Black Widow and Captain America. 

Anyone who knows their comic book history is aware of the importance of Stan Lee in the company’s development, so to own one of these incredible limited edition pieces is to own a rare piece of the Marvel legacy, especially as Stan signed so few artworks. He collaborated with several comic book artists, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and went on to co-create Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, The Silver Surfer, The Avengers and many more fictional characters who are an integral part of our popular culture today, even decades after they were launched.

The Legacy Collection commemorates not only the extraordinary triumphs of the characters, but also those of the original superhero behind them: the late, great Stan Lee. Hand-signed by the Marvel Comics legend, each of these limited edition artworks captures the illustrations of some of the most acclaimed comic book artists of all time. This desirable collection, available in three different formats, continues Stan’s legacy, showcasing his most iconic creations in limited edition pieces which echo the vivid colours and dynamism of the original large-scale artworks.

Each one has been created by a specialist atelier team whose skilled techniques capture the fine details of the original works, including the meticulous shading and ink strokes that added a new dimension to the costumes, weapons and explosive fight scenes. Providing a snapshot of the early modern era of Marvel Comics, these adrenaline-filled scenes are taken from unforgettable story arcs, both triumphant and tragic.