It doesnt hurt that this character became the face of marvel for many years. The fantastic four were stan lee s first creation with artist jack kirby and they were an instant success for marvel. Famed for his marvel movie and tv show cameos, stan lee has revealed that his personal favorite was the cameo for avengers. Stan lee was an american comic book writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. The characters he has created include the fantastic four, spiderman, iron man, the avengers and the incredible hulk. On how he got his start in the comic book business. Stan lee, the chief writer and editor of marvel comics who became the face of the brand, has died at 95. Nov 14, 2018 as many of us probably know by now, stan lee, cocreator and writer of many of the most popular marvel comics, died on monday at age 95. We all have our favorite stan lee stories, but which of his comics were.
I answered an ad in the paper for a position at a magazine company, and it turned out to be at timely comics. Stan lee was an american comicbook writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. Comic book legend stan lee s life was always an open book. This was the first timelymarvel story written by lee that tells the story of discharged soldier lou hai. Blogs comic book men stan lee answers questions from. Without fear was lame until frank miller reinvented the character in.
He is noted for his extensive cameo appearances in marvel films and video games. Nov 12, 2018 to try and summarize the comic book career of stan lee is almost impossible. Stan lee s left an impression on many fans and creators around the world, and he even experimented with anime and manga projects over the course of his long career. Characters and teams created or cocreated by stan lee. Stan lee initially broke into comics at just 17 years of age during a time before marvel was even its own company. Lees daughter, joan celia, confirmed to tmz that he. 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. No marvel character better captured adolescence granted, this was before i discovered the xmen. Comic book legend and marvel luminary stan lee sets the record straight by.
Goodman sincerely believed that the character would struggle to ingratiate himself with marvels adoring fans, for the simple fact that people were scared of spidersso theyd supposedly. Spiderman is without doubt one of marvels most famous, popular, and moneyspinning characters. Hired by captain america cocreator joe simon, lee started off as an assistant at. Stan lees left an impression on many fans and creators around the world, and he even experimented with anime and manga projects over the course of his long career. To try and summarize the comic book career of stan lee is almost impossible. Stan lee wanted to quit instead, he changed the world decider.
December 28, 1922 november 12, 2018 was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. In the midst of all that, he was asked who his favorite hero from the. Aug 16, 2012 on how he got his start in the comic book business. In this excerpt from the stan lee story, learn how his career in comics began. I answered an ad in the paper for a position at a magazine company, and it. We spoke to comic book super hero creator stan lee and he shared. Jun 10, 2016 stan lee is responsible for creating some of the most iconic characters in comic book history, like spiderman, the xmen and the fantastic four, all of which have been regular fixtures on the big. The marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of characters, but one. The trademark stan lee cameos are a core part of marvels brand, and a smart way of honoring the legendary comic book creator. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, works, achievements and timeline. Stan lee recently revealed that his favorite marvel cameo was in. He also created a ton of golden age characters including captain america with joe simon. Stan lee is considered by many to be the godfather of the comic book industry. As many of us probably know by now, stan lee, cocreator and writer of many of the most popular marvel comics, died on monday at age 95.
After some unsuccessful pitches, stan felt disappointment and seemed he finally ran out. Iron man, the hulk, the avengers, the xmen, and spiderman are some of his better known characters. Lee loves all comics, including those produced by marvels rival dc, and hes even got a favorite dc hero. His career in comic books spans more than 60 years but has always been defined by his dedication to the written word and commitment to excellence in the literary arts. The marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of. Sep, 2016 the comic book history of the fictional stan lee. The marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of characters, but one stands above the rest. Stan lee 15 most iconic marvel characters he created. Well, lets see stan the man created the fantastic four, spiderman, thor, ironman, the xmen, and the hulk. He is great, he did benefit from his work with jack kirby. His 1960s superhero creations for marvel comics were instrumental in the socalled silver age of comic books, a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream comic books. Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he helped to create were the fantastic four, spiderman, the avengers, and the xmen. Stan lee 15 most iconic marvel characters he created with the sad news that the legendary stan lee has passed away at the age of 95, we thought it would be a. He was the primaryat times, solewriter for marvel in the 1960s when the company was becoming marvel comics.
Breaking from the traditional superhero archetype, these characters were flawed, argued with each. In this interview with comic book men fans, former chairman of marvel comics and comic book legend stan lee talks about which of his characters he identifies with most and the strangest items hes ever signed q. The marvel characters and comics that stan lee created. Stan the man lee is best known for creating a plethora of marvel comics most identifiable characters, but believe it or not, hes not just a marvel man. Since the dawn of the marvel universe in 1961, stan lee has been the public face of superhero comics, and the cocreator of some of the worlds most popular fictional characters. Stan lee s favourite ever comic book story might just surprise you is is a spiderman story, a fantastic four story or something else entirely. Stan, known to millions as the man who has created superhero characters and stories that propelled marvel comics to its preeminent position in the comic book industry, first became publisher of marvel comics in 1972 and is the chairman emeritus of marvel enterprises, inc. But spidey was very close to being kicked in the wastepaper bin mere moments after making it off the drawing board. 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. Stan lee reveals his favorite marvel movie cameo screen rant. Hes known for helping to usher in what fans know as.
Stan lee was a former president and chairman of marvel comics. Few comics writers have created so many popular and enduring franchises. Nov 12, 2018 stan lee, the chief writer and editor of marvel comics who became the face of the brand, has died at 95. Comic book legend stan lees life was always an open book. Breaking from the traditional superhero archetype, these characters were flawed, argued with each other, dealt with selfdoubt and made mistakes.
One fan mentioned the idea that comic books were a modern form of mythology. Lee cocreated spiderman, the hulk, doctor strange, the fantastic four, iron man. Is stan lee, greatest comic book charactor creator dead or. Stan lee reveals his favorite comic book character parade.
His passion for teaching and sharing his craft is legendary and has spawned. Stan lee is the famous for being the architect behind the marvel universe. Learn more about lees life and career in this article. 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. Stan lee, original name stanley martin lieber, born december 28, 1922, new york, new york, u. For the marvel chairman emeritus stan lee, spiderman was one of his favorite cocreations. Nov 12, 2018 stan lee 15 most iconic marvel characters he created with the sad news that the legendary stan lee has passed away at the age of 95, we thought it would be a good time to look through his. Face front, true believers, and recognize this marvelous multitude of characters, the most bombastic cocreations of the late, great stan the man lee spiderman the wisecracking everyman with the amazing powers of a spider and the weight of the world on his shoulders. Stan lee wanted to quit instead, he changed the world. Im kind of new to collecting and kind of surprised that it isnt common knowledge, i mean it is stan lee who has been appearing in comics for decades. Jan 01, 2017 stan lee is the famous for being the architect behind the marvel universe. The cocreator of some of the greatest superheroes and most beloved stories of all time, lee who passed away on november 12 at the. Stan lee, known for cocreating marvel comics and making cameos in nearly every major marvel movie of the past 25 years, has died. In a world without stan, the average comic book reader is an 814 year old boy who stops reading comic books when he discovers either girls or porn.
Check out this deleted scene from the superheros documentary featuring stan lee. Nov 14, 2018 stan lee initially broke into comics at just 17 years of age during a time before marvel was even its own company. The following is a list of cameo appearances by stan lee december 28, 1922 november 12, 2018, in marvel comics films, television shows and video games. Stan lee is responsible for creating some of the most iconic characters in comic book history, like spiderman, the xmen and the fantastic four, all. A prolific comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, lee has also had numerous cameos in nonmarvel films and other media. Then by 2012, stan is hired by archie comics to create a new comic book series. Heres to a life that was well lived, and to superheroes who were well. Hes known for helping to usher in what fans know as the silver age in comic booksand. Nov 12, 2018 since the dawn of the marvel universe in 1961, stan lee has been the public face of superhero comics, and the cocreator of some of the worlds most popular fictional characters. Martin goodman, head of marvel at the time, told spiderman creator stan lee that he thought the new hero was a rotten idea for a comic book hero. Pages in category characters created by stan lee the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 342 total. Dec 17, 2012 stan the man lee is best known for creating a plethora of marvel comics most identifiable characters, but believe it or not hes not just a marvel man.
Stan the man lee, marvel comicss legendary founder, is the writer and cocreator of such timeless characters as the avengers, the xmen, spiderman, iron man, the fantastic four, and the hulk. Stan lee, american comic book writer best known for his work with marvel comics. In this interview with comic book men fans, former chairman of marvel comics and comic book legend stan lee talks about which of his characters he identifies with most and the strangest items hes ever signed. Lee created spiderman with artist steve ditko because they wanted a unique hero people could relate to. Some of his most notable works included spiderman, the xmen, iron man, and thor. Personality profile of stan lee an american comicbook writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor and former president and chairman of marvel comics, who created spiderman, the hulk, the fantastic four, iron man, thor, and the xmen, born on thursday december 28th 1922.
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