Fans of classic fantasy illustration, and Marvel's most iconic characters, are in for a one-of-a-kind treat with this book! Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, collectively known as the Brothers Hildebrandt, have been at the forefront of fantasy illustrations for six decades. In the 1970s, their wildly popular and universally acclaimed J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings calendars helped to reintroduce new generations to this seminal fantasy work. In 1994, Greg and Tim began an amazing relationship with Marvel Comics, producing the incredible Marvel Masterpieces trading card set, featuring all of the House of Ideas' most incredible characters: Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and so many others! That entire set is reproduced here, as well as showcasing model photos and preliminary drawings of the paintings. Also included is the X-Men 2099 painted graphic novel by the Brothers (written by John Francis Moore), as well as a treasure trove of their entire output for Marvel, all illustrations from 1994 to today-more trading cards, posters, and others, and with insightful commentary, amusing anecdotes, and candid reminisces by the one and only Greg Hildebrandt. ContentsSection One: PrologueSection Two: In the BeginningSection Three: Marvel MasterpiecesSection Four: PostersSection Five: Other Trading CardsSection Six: Additional WorksSection Seven: X-Men 2099: OasisSection Eight: Greg Hildebrandt 2007 - 2019Section Nine: Closing Statements
