Marie Severin was born into a family of artists and she made friendships in comics that have lasted a lifetime She colored the horror science fiction and war comics of the legendary EC line and spent thirty years working for Marvel Comics doing everything from production and coloring to penciling inking and art direction with work on characters including the Incredible Hulk Sub-Mariner Doctor Strange and Kull the Conqueror which she drew with her brother John She is renowned for her sense of humor reflected in the comic book Not Brand Echh as well as the numerous caricatures she has produced over the years earning her the nickname Marie from Stan Lee This loving tribute contains revealing and often amusing insights of her close friends and her brother John as well as many of her co-workers including Stan Lee Al Feldstein Roy Thomas John Romita Jack Davis Jack Kamen Tony Isabella Gene Colan Jim Mooney Joe Sinnott Mark Evanier and David Anthony Kraft plus an extensive commentary by Marie herself Complementing the text is a wealth of photographs and artwork from throughout her career including numerous rare and unpublished pieces as well as a color gallery showing her mastery with a painter&39;s pallette Marie Severin The Mirthful Mistress of Comics is sure to bring back great memories (and a smile to your face) as you enjoy the remarkable story of First Lady of Comics