Marvel Gallery Editions are large-format premium hardcovers that "emphasise the size of the pages printed rather than the amount of comics within. (This means) 13in/33cm in height, and 9.3in/24cm in width". The unusual size makes it close to taller and wider than a regular trade paperback.
The first Gallery Edition – Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers – was pitched as an "Oversized Hardcover", and released in August 2019 to tie into the Loki TV series.
The initial use of the term Gallery Edition came a month later, when X-Men by Roy Thomas & Neal Adams HC was retitled to X-Men by Roy Thomas & Neal Adams HC Gallery Edition. The book debuted at no.68 in the graphic novel chart (no.32 for dollar rank).
The series has reproduced all four of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's 'colors' books, which "explore important figures in the lives of Marvel's greatest heroes, including Captain America, the Hulk, and Daredevil". The first was Spider-Man: Blue in July 2023. Daredevil: Yellow followed in October 2023, Hulk: Gray in March 2024, and Captain America: White completed the set in July 2024.
For 2025, the company announced Marvel Masterpieces, a new version of the Gallery Edition. This format "will collect some of Marvel's most iconic and beloved stories ... in original format, serving as a time capsule that looks into the pop culture world of the 80s. The stories ... are presented as they were when initially released – complete with classic ads, fan letter, editorial and bullpen bulletin pages."
By the time of solicitation, the moniker had been switched to Marvel Archive Edition. The first release in the series will be Amazing Spider-Man: The Black Costume Year One on 22 July 2025, then Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars in September.
Avengers Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNAvengers: Kree/Skrull WarAvengers #89-97240
Captain America Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNJeph Loeb & Tim Sale: Captain AmericaCaptain America: White #0-5160DM cover:
Captain Marvel Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNThe Death Of Captain MarvelMarvel Super Heroes #12-13, Captain Marvel #1, 34; Marvel Spotlight #1-2, Marvel Graphic Novel No. 1: The Death Of Captain Marvel184
Daredevil Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNBorn AgainDaredevil #226-233248Daredevil / Elektra: Love And WarMarvel Graphic Novel: Daredevil: Love And War, Elektra: Assassin #1-8326Guardian DevilDaredevil (vol.2) #1-8, #½296Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale: DaredevilDaredevil: Yellow #1–6168DM cover:
Disney characters Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNUncle Scrooge And The Infinity DimeUncle Scrooge And The Infinity Dime, plus bonus material96Alex Ross cover: J Scott Campbell DM cover:
Hulk Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNJeph Loeb & Tim Sale: HulkHulk: Gray #1-6168DM cover:
Marvel Events Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNContest Of ChampionsMarvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #1-3, West Coast Avengers Annual #2, Avengers Annual #16168Marvel Archive Edition: Secret WarsMarvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-12 Facsimile Editions512Mike Zeck Original First Issue cover: Mike Zeck Original Collection cover: Mike Zeck Hidden Gem cover:
Spider-Man Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNSpider-Man: The Wedding AlbumAmazing Spider-Man (vol.1) #290-292, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #7, What If? (1989) #20-21, Marvel Saga: The Official History Of The Marvel Universe #22 and material from Not Brand Echh #6296John Romita Sr. cover: One More DayAmazing Spider-Man #544-545; Sensational Spider-Man #41; Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24136Joe Quesada cover: Marvel Archive Edition: The Black Costume – Year OneAmazing Spider-Man #252–263 Facsimile Editions464Ron Frenz Original First cover: Charles Vess Hidden Gem DM cover: Ron Frenz Original Collection DM cover: Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale: Spider-Man2002Spider-Man: Blue (2002) #1-6168Tim Sale Gwen Stacy cover: Tim Sale red-and-blue DM cover:
Thor Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNThor & Loki: Blood BrothersLoki (2004) #1-4, Thor (2007) #12, material from Journey Into Mystery #85, #112152
X-23 Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNNYXNYX #1-7, NYX: No Way Home #1-6392
Venom Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNVenom by Michelinie & McFarlaneAmazing Spider-Man #300, 315–317128
Warlock Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNWarlock by Jim StarlinStrange Tales #178-181, Warlock #9-15, Avengers Annual #7, Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2360
Wolverine Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNWeapon XMarvel Comics Presents #72-84 and Wolverine #166, Uncanny X-Men #205200Wolverine/Gambit: VictimsWolverine/Gambit: Victims #1-4, material from Uncanny X-Men Annual #18120Tim Sale DM cover:
X-Men Title Years covered Material collected Pages ReleasedISBNX-Men by Roy Thomas & Neal AdamsX-Men #56-63, 65208God Loves, Man Kills: Extended CutGod Loves, Man Kills Extended Cut #1-2112Giant-Size X-Men: Tribute To Wein & CockrumGiant-Size X-Men: Tribute To Wein & Cockrum, Giant-Size X-Men #1200
See also Marvel Omnibus Marvel oversized hardcovers Marvel Epic Collection Marvel Premier Collection Daredevil collected editions Spider-Man collected editions Marvel Complete Collections Marvel Masterworks Essential Marvel
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