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Bryan Stratton is the creator and co-host of the Marvel by the Month podcast, which covers the history of Marvel Comics - and the events that shaped them - one month at a time. A writer, strategist, educator, and game designer, he has worked with some of the world's most universally recognized entertainment brands, from Nintendo to WWE. In 2024, he was awarded one of the last remaining Marvel No-Prizes for "meritorious service to the cause of Marveldom." ...more

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	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Bryan Stratton (Goodreads Author), Stephen Stratton 4.63 avg rating — 107 ratings — published 2003 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WWE Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth - Prima's Official Strategy Guide 4.50 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2002	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WWE Raw 2 - Prima's Official Strategy Guide 4.36 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2003	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Prima's Official Strategy Guide 4.59 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2002	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WWE WrestleMania XIX - Prima's Official Strategy Guide 4.22 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2003	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 - Signature Series Guide 4.22 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Super Mario Sunshine - Prima's Official Strategy Guide 4.58 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2002 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Super Smash Bros. Melee - Prima's Official Strategy Guide 4.21 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2001	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WWE Smackdown! vs RAW - Prima Official Game Guide 4.50 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2004	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The World Ends with You - Official Strategy Guide by Bryan Stratton (Goodreads Author), Adam Deats, Elizabeth Ellis 4.14 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Claremont Run: Subverting Gender in the X-Men (World Comics and Graphic Nonfiction Series)

by J. Andrew Deman

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Omega the Unknown Classic

by Steve Gerber

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Avengers Epic Collection, Vol. 10: The Yesterday Quest

by Jim Shooter

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