Publication History
In the German edition of Marvels, Alex Ross and Kurt Busiek revealed that the whole concept was originally intended only as a collection of classic Marvel Comics stories, seen from the point of view of ordinary people. But as the project grew, the two creators felt that the social issues underlying the retold stories were too relevant to ignore.
According to Ross and Busiek, Marvels #1 dealt with scientific progress while the Human Torch and Namor fight, Marvels #2 showcased the fear of the unknown with the X-Men, and Marvels #3, featuring Galactus, was about powerlessness. The creators did not state the underlying theme of Marvels #4.
When the series was completed, a fifth "issue 0" was printed, which included Alex Ross art and sketches and a reprinted Human Torch story from Marvel Fanfare, featuring the Golden Age version's thoughts during his creation.
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