Everything you want to know about the Marvel and Star Wars universes is just a URL away, but there’s no better feeling than a hardcover encyclopedia dedicated to these fictional worlds. If you’re looking to update your library, you can get two new encyclopedias containing detailed, up-to-date information about both series – perfect for those rainy afternoons when you want to read about your favorite characters.
$40.50 (originally $50)
First up is the Marvel Encyclopedia: New Edition. The hardcover edition will be released in October, following the release of the hugely popular 2019 edition, which has been updated with hundreds of new and expanded entries. Written by Marvel’s best historians and comics experts, the 2024 Marvel Encyclopedia features over 500 pages of original artwork from Marvel Comics in a stylish design.
You can save 20% by pre-ordering on Amazon now.
$45 (originally $50)
Alternatively, you can get the IRL Wookiee Encyclopedia through the Star Wars Encyclopedia. this thick This 448-page book contains comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian to people you’ve never heard of like Therm Scissorpunch. Yes, this Hot scissor punch. You’ll also learn about Star Wars’ fearsome wildlife, cool vehicles used in the movies and TV series, and technology like The Mandalorian’s beskar armor, Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, and more. Available for pre-order on Amazon, Walmart and Target.
For long-time Star Wars fans, you can also pick up a bunch of pre-Disney-era Star Wars encyclopedias for $71 (normally $150). This three-volume set covers the original and prequel film trilogies, and while a little dated, it’s still a deluxe collection featuring hardcover design, full-color artwork, and photographs. There’s also the Star Wars: Secrets of the Galaxy deluxe set, which features tons of details about the original (now technically non-canon) Lucasfilm-era expanded universe, including a timeline of major events in Star Wars history, such as The Clone Wars as well as the rise of the Galactic Empire, the fall of Anakin Skywalker, and the invasion of the Yuuzhan Vong. You can buy it for $57 (originally $80).
If you’re building a personal library of cool Star Wars and Marvel books, with more Star Wars and Marvel books scheduled to be released this year and in early 2025, we’ve highlighted some of the best in the list below books.
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