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Marvel Comic Book Collection
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About
This dataset provides a complete collection of all existing Marvel Comics, offering detailed information on every comic book ever released within the Marvel Universe. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the vast landscape of Marvel's published works, including series, individual issues, and creative teams.
Columns
The dataset contains 12 columns, each describing a specific attribute of the comic books:
- comic_name: The name of the comic series.
- active_years: The span of years during which the comic series was active.
- issue_title: The title of a specific comic book issue, analogous to an episode for a television show.
- publish_date: The date when the comic issue was published.
- issue_description: A narrative description of the comic issue's content.
- penciler: The artist responsible for the pencil drawings in the comic issue.
- writer: The original writer credited for the comic issue.
- cover_artist: The individual who designed the cover art for the comic.
- Imprint: The trade name under which the publisher releases a work.
- Format: The physical format of the comic, e.g., 'Comic'.
- Rating: The age rating for the comic, indicating suitable readership.
- Price: The price of the comic.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format, specifically named
Marvel_Comics.csv. Its size is approximately 13.62 MB and it is structured as tabular data. The dataset comprises 35,000 records, providing a substantial amount of information. However, some columns have a significant percentage of missing values, such as 'Imprint' (67%), 'Cover artist' (65%), 'Rating' (64%), 'Penciler' (27%), 'Writer' (21%), and 'Issue description' (13%).Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for building recommender systems, allowing for the development of applications that suggest Marvel comic books to users based on various criteria. It can also be used for analytical purposes to explore trends in comic publication, creative contributions, and historical data within the Marvel Universe.
Coverage
The dataset covers a wide time range reflecting the active years of various comic series, with examples spanning from 1963 to 2011. Publication dates also vary broadly, although some dates appear as placeholders or unassigned values. Geographic scope is not explicitly detailed but pertains to the globally recognised Marvel Universe. Demographic scope is indicated by the 'Rating' column, which specifies age-appropriateness for the comics.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly suitable for beginners in data analysis or machine learning who are looking to work with real-world data. It can be used by developers creating comic book fan applications, researchers studying pop culture, and enthusiasts interested in the history and attributes of Marvel comics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Marvel Comics Archive
- Marvel Universe Comic Data
- The Complete Marvel Comic Database
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Attributes
Original Data Source:Marvel Comic Book Collection
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