Publisher's Synopsis
Explore America's history alongside the Marvel Super Heroes with this vibrant 12-month calendar originally created for the 1976 Bicentennial and reproduced in full for the first time ever! Each month is chock full of historical info and Marvel Comics memorabilia with 12 full-color images created especially for this calendar by Marvel's mightiest artists: John Romita Sr., Herb Trimpe, Gil Kane, John Buscema, Ross Andru, Frank Brunner, Jim Starlin, and many others. Join the Hulk at Valley Forge, Conan at the Battle of Lexington, and the Avengers at the crossing of the Delaware! Printed on sturdy cardstock with a spiral binding, it was the buy of the 1976 Bicentennial and now the 2026 Semiquincentennial. Also included are major holidays and observances from around the world specific to 2026. Calendar dates have been adjusted for 2026—1976 was a leap year, 2026 is not. Happy Birthday, America! Features include: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Spiral-bound and printed on sturdy, FSC-certified cardstock with soy-based ink Plastic-free packaging Packaged in a cardstock envelope Spans January-December 2026 Introduction by Stan Lee Marvel staff and creator birthdays, trivia, and celebratory mentions visually called out alongside key moments in American history throughout the year Official major world holidays and observances for 2026 listed at the bottom of each month First-ever reissue of the classic The Mighty Marvel 1976 Bicentennial Calendar Also available: Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History by Chris Ryall and Roy Thomas (Abrams ComicArts, December 2024).
