When Kevin Feige and the writers of the MCU need to check if Spider-Man can lift a tank, they aren't Googling it. They are pulling out a digital scan of the Official Handbook —likely the Master Edition entries.
The first volume of the Master Edition is not a single comic book issue, but a substantial collected book. It's essential to understand what it includes and what makes this version of the Handbook so special. official handbook of the marvel universe master edition 1
While the "loose-leaf" concept eventually faded due to the rise of the internet (which allowed for instant updates without the need for binders), the book remains highly collectible. For modern readers, it offers a fascinating snapshot of continuity. It reminds us of a time when "continuity" was a sacred trust, and fans measured their knowledge not just by the stories they read, but by the stats they memorized. When Kevin Feige and the writers of the