![]() ![]() MARC SUMERAK: I have always believed that one of the most important attributes of Marvel’s characters is that, despite their vast powers, they are still human (or, in some cases, Inhuman) at their core. How did you elevate that to fit the larger-than-life nature of Marvel Super Heroes without making it feel too farfetched? MARVEL.COM: A lot of this book is grounded in real, actual science. We even developed an original set of Wakandan glyphs to represent the powers of each hero! Then, together with Salim Busuru-a spectacular Kenyan artist, well-versed in afrofuturism-we interspersed the book with beautiful designs and a collection of completely original African-inspired masks, one for each chapter in the book. To make it appear handmade, I painted the richly colored work onto a parchment background. JONAH LOBE: Marvel Anatomy is, in essence, a royal Wakandan dossier, and the Wakandan style is both timeless and traditional. The result is something that hopefully feels a lot more personal and connected to the deeper Marvel mythos than it might have been if we were just delivering the anatomical information in our own voices. Getting to examine the various heroes and villains through the eyes of the Panther meant we could lean into T’Challa’s previous relationships and encounters to help form his opinions on each subject. ![]() We could have delivered the same facts from a purely scientific, real world point of view, but it wouldn’t have been nearly as fun to read (or write). MARC SUMERAK: One of the great things about writing a book like this from the perspectives of established characters in the Marvel Universe, like T’Challa and Shuri, is that you can tap into their experiences to help bring the narrative to life. MARVEL.COM: Due to Marvel Anatomy: A Scientific Study of the Superhuman's premise, the book is told through T'Challa's (and occasionally Shuri's) perspective. ![]()
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