December 28, 1922 november 12, 2018 was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. Compiled by several different writers but keeps a consistent tone. Covers the history of so many heroes and their creators. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Stan lee author of how to draw comics the marvel way. They were marvels first superteam and contributed to the companys meteoric rise in. Lee had been using fake names when he wrote comics. Josie mccoy is introduced by archie comics in shes josie. Take a look at the marvel celebrates stan lee comic book. Editiorinchief of atlas and later marvel stan lee told historian les daniels, goodman would notice what was selling, and wed put out a lot of books of that type. The marvel characters and comics that stan lee created.
The other founding members are angel, beast, cyclops, marvel girl, and iceman. Learn more about lees life and career in this article. Stan lee, a giant in the comic book industry, died november 12, 2018. There was no official timeline, but marvel time, as a concept, emerged in 1968 in response to a reader who wondered about the time span between issues of the fantastic four. Stan lee1961 to 1971 during the period between 1961 and 1971, stan lee was editorinchief at marvel comics. Who is stan lee is a book that all comic book readers and writers should try. Stan lee was a former president and chairman of marvel comics. Fascinating timeline of the evolution of marvel comics and also a tribute to the constant, stan lee, as well as so many other talented writers and artists.
The company introduced a number of new comics and new characters during this period. A timeline of 101 marvel character comic book debuts. Stanley martin lieber, popularly known as stan lee, was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, and voice actor. Comics historians divide the history of american comic books into ages. The comics legend behind such characters as spiderman and black panther has died at the age of 95. Timetoasts free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. Stan lee, american comic book writer best known for his work with marvel comics. Marvel presents stan lee s the fantastic four, a superhero group consisting of mr. If you want to know more about stan lee, you better get read this book. An no, were not talking about the thanos finger snap. Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he helped to create were the fantastic four, spiderman, the hulk, the avengers, daredevil, and the xmen. Fantastic, the invisible girl, the thing, and the human. Stan lee born stanley martin lieber was an american writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of marvel comics. But, stan was just a big inspiration to many people and it is so sad that he had to pass away.
List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, works, achievements and timeline. History of marvel comics timeline timetoast timelines. Heres a timeline of every comic book movie coming out between now and 2025. Coming to prominence in the midtwentieth century, his creations included spiderman, the hulk, the fantastic four, and iron man. The early history of marvel comics did you know science. The passing of stan lee has left a void in the hearts of marvel fans everywhere. He rose through the ranks of a familyrun business to become marvel comics primary creative leader for two decades, leading its expansion from a small division of a publishing house to a multimedia corporation that dominated the. After creating other small super heroes, stan decides to create a new kind. With stan at its helm, timely comics morphed first into atlas comics and then into the name that would catapult it into legend and forever be synonymous with stan lee. Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he. You will be able to read in this book his energetic and entertaining biography and it also explores how stan lee capitalized on natural talent and hard work to become the editor of marvel comics.
Lieber as an editor, even though he had been writing pseudonymously as stan lee for some time. As marvels editorinchief, stan the man lee made his voice the voice of the stories themselves. The story goes all the way up to when stan started making comic book movies. These eras include the golden age 19381950, the silver age 19561970, the bronze age 19701985, and the modern age 1985present. Lee was the one who was behind spiderman, one of marvels most successful characters of all time and the most profitable comic book character ever since his debut in 1962. Make educational timelines or create a timeline for your company website. Whether a reader is a comic historian or just a big fan, stan lee. Stan lee was a revered comicbook creator who colaunched superheroes like the fantastic four, spiderman, doctor strange and the xmen. Stan lee, standing, publisher of marvel comics, discusses a spiderman comic book cover with artist john romita at marvel headquarters in new york on jan.
The man behind marvel is chockfull of a thrilling narrative, stories, and littleknown trivia in the life of stan lee. Ive also posted more lists of key comic books by year including other decades. I got to ask him a question, have two pictures with him and get my comic book. The true story of the marvel comics legend youtube. He is an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, voice actor, memoirist, and former president and chairman of marvel comics. By creating iconic characters such as spiderman, the xmen and black panther, not only did he turn the small division of pulp magazines for which he was working into the wellknown brand marvel comics, but he also contributed to superhero movies becoming the lifeblood of. At only age 17, stan is hired as, he liked to joke, a gopher for timely comics. Stan gets married to a british woman named joan in 1947. Learn the real story of marvels xmen during their first full decade and the social and political movements that inspired them in this feature length documentary by comic book girl 19 and. Lee championed close collaboration between comic book writers and artists. Stan lee december 28, 1922 is a comicbook writer, editor, film executive producer, and publisher.
His parents were jewish immigrants born in romania. The majority of what comics atlas produced were based on what the competition was selling, and followed their trends to a tee. At only age 17, stan is hired as, he liked to joke. Marvel legend stan lee a life in pictures books the. Stan lee and jack kirbys characters prove to be incredibly popular. This project attempted to present a timeline or chronology of all marvel comics. With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1980s. It tells the story of stan s life and how he got his first job making comic books. He started out his career working as an office boy for the marvel comics which meant fetching lunch, proof reading and refilling artists ink jars. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. It contains many features, but its cover feature, superman, is the one who explodes onto the scene and transforms comic books into a cultural force. Marvels heroes quickly gained a reputation for having a sense of realism to them, as many of the heroes were flawed and considered freaks or misfits by.
Stan lee replied, although a complete story may take place within a day, that doesnt necessarily mean the next story takes place the very next day. At the beginning of the week, marvel comics hosted a big stan lee memorial event at the new amsterdam theatre in manhattan. Have two pictures with him and get my comic book signed by him. He is celebrated in the stan lee story, a taschen book. Stan lee has a long history of having shady characters around him, said bob batchelor, the author of a biography of the comic book legend that was published last year. Im back to very occasionally adding entries, but only based on my current incomplete collection. I met stan lee at the cincinnati comic expo at the duke energy center. With plenty of comic book creators still in town for new york comic.
The timeline of stan lee sources stan lee quiz stan lee. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Lists of the debut appearances of superhero characters by marvel comics. We should also expect more followup on the switcheroo from the comic book. In response to public and congressional objections to comic books featuring tales of crime and horror, the comics code authority is created. A timeline of every comic book movie coming out between. These mcu stan lee tribute cuts will be breaking down every year based in the timeline of the mcu.
Writereditor stan lee revolutionized superhero comics in 1961 by marketing them to older readers. Stan applies to a comic book store and gets the job. In addition to being the man who crafted both the marvel universe as well as some of the most popular comic book superheroes of modern times, longtime artist and writer stan lee played a pivotal role in bringing genuine human emotion into comic book characters, a trait that, up until the creation of such characters as the enduring spiderman, was. Two comicbook characters have a claim to being the first female superhero. Dc comics introduces supergirl, cousin of superman. For a full account of the legendary comic creators life and legacy, please read cbrs obituary. Marvel fans creates mcu chronological supercut including. A timeline of 101 marvel character comic book debuts aaa state. One of the noteworthy comic creations of stan lee is the fantastic four. In 1969, shell become the head of a rock band, in josie and the pussycats. Marvel comics starts its first series of mutants, the xmen, led by professor x. It will only follow the perspective of the main character of the show or a major storyline that has significance within the marvel cinematic universe.
Stan revolution stan lee created many heroes, villains and fans throughout his long life. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams a superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. Lee created spiderman with artist steve ditko because they wanted a unique hero people could relate to. Moreover, this book would be a blessing for anyone seeking a secondary academic source on comics or the history of stan lee. Its impossible to overstate how much stan lee influenced the comic books he championed so much. Stan lee born stanley martin lieber was born in new york city on december 28, 1922.
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