Shows the latest comic book covers from Marvel when opening a new tab.

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Version
1.2.3
Update
January 1, 2024
Size
6.77KiB
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Users
971
Rating
3.83333 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English
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Wall of Marvel Extension

Inspired by the feeling of entering a comic book store and being awed by the gorgeous artwork, this extension displays twelve of Marvel's latest comic covers each time you open a new tab. The selection of artwork is updated once per day.

Thanks to Waylan Sands for helping me with creating the icon. Thanks to Marvel for generously providing an API. This product is free and will always be free - I do not make money from this extension in any way. Data and artwork provided by Marvel. © 2016 Marvel

Updates:

1.2.3
Update copyright year to 2024.
Update to manifest v3

1.2.2
Update copyright year to 2021.

1.2.1
Update copyright Year.

1.2.0
Support super wide monitors such as those with a 3440 x 1440 resolution.

1.1.4
Update copyright Year.

1.1.3
Update copyright Year.

1.1.2
We are back in action! The back end has been moved to Heroku and we should now get more varied images everyday.

1.1.1
Due to changes in Amazon Web Services, there have been issues with the image updating. We are working on the problem and hope to have a solution soon.

1.1
Up to 75% faster load times for images because files now served via the AWS CloudFront CDN.

1.0.3
Update copyright year.

1.0.2
Remove permissions for tab and active tab. In other words, browsing history is no longer required.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Wall of Marvel", "description": "Shows the latest comic book covers from Marvel when opening a new tab.", "version": "1.2.3", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "author": "martimatix", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Wall of Marvel extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Wall of Marvel extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Wall of Marvel extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Wall of Marvel extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Wall of Marvel extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Wall of Marvel extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Wall of Marvel Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Wall of Marvel extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Wall of Marvel extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Wall of Marvel extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Wall of Marvel extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Wall of Marvel extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Wall of Marvel extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Wall of Marvel extension file

Select and download the Wall of Marvel extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Wall of Marvel extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Wall of Marvel extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Wall of Marvel extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Wall of Marvel extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Bay bay (ID: 0000005adf7a60c6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/27/2016 I love Marvel and this helps keep me up to date on the newest comics and additions in the Marvel Universe

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Matt (ID: 000000573504cefa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/07/2015 Love it!

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Damien Adermann (ID: 0000009812341668) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/06/2015 Makes each new tab much more fun

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Waylan Sands (ID: 0000009a0f39b186) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2015 Awesome extension, very well made!