He cocreated the fantastic four 1961, with jack kirby. The trademark stan lee cameos are a core part of marvels brand, and a smart way of honoring the legendary comic book creator. 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. The marvel characters and comics that stan lee created. I answered an ad in the paper for a position at a magazine company, and it turned out to be at timely 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 q.
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. Well, lets see stan the man created the fantastic four, spiderman, thor, ironman, the xmen, and the hulk. 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. We spoke to comic book super hero creator stan lee and he shared. To try and summarize the comic book career of stan lee is almost impossible.
He is great, he did benefit from his work with jack kirby. Comic book legend and marvel luminary stan lee sets the record straight by. The marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of characters, but one stands above the rest. 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. Without fear was lame until frank miller reinvented the character in. 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. Stan lee is considered by many to be the godfather of the comic book industry. The marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of characters, but one. 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. Stan lee 15 most iconic marvel characters he created. Stan lee recently revealed that his favorite marvel cameo was in.
Learn more about lees life and career in this article. Heres to a life that was well lived, and to superheroes who were well. 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. Breaking from the traditional superhero archetype, these characters were flawed, argued with each. December 28, 1922 november 12, 2018 was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. 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. The marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of. 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. No marvel character better captured adolescence granted, this was before i discovered the xmen. He was the primaryat times, solewriter for marvel in the 1960s when the company was becoming marvel comics. 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.
Lee loves all comics, including those produced by marvels rival dc, and hes even got a favorite dc hero. We all have our favorite stan lee stories, but which of his comics were. Comics are a visual media, kirby created the look of almost every marvel character you like. Stan lee, original name stanley martin lieber, born december 28, 1922, new york, new york, u. Stan lee wanted to quit instead, he changed the world decider. Stan lee was an american comic book writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. 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.
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. 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. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, works, achievements and timeline. Breaking from the traditional superhero archetype, these characters were flawed, argued with each other, dealt with selfdoubt and made mistakes. After some unsuccessful pitches, stan felt disappointment and seemed he finally ran out. This was the first timelymarvel story written by lee that tells the story of discharged soldier lou hai. Nov 12, 2018 stan lee, the chief writer and editor of marvel comics who became the face of the brand, has died at 95. 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. Then by 2012, stan is hired by archie comics to create a new comic book series. 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. Jan 01, 2017 stan lee is the famous for being the architect behind the marvel universe. For the marvel chairman emeritus stan lee, spiderman was one of his favorite cocreations. Aug 16, 2012 on how he got his start in the comic book business. 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.
Is stan lee, greatest comic book charactor creator dead or. 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. Hired by captain america cocreator joe simon, lee started off as an assistant at. 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 s favourite ever comic book story might just surprise you is is a spiderman story, a fantastic four story or something else entirely. In this excerpt from the stan lee story, learn how his career in comics began. Stan lee was a former president and chairman of marvel comics. 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. 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 the man lee was one of the most famous writers of comic books. Hes known for helping to usher in what fans know as.
The characters he has created include the fantastic four, spiderman, iron man, the avengers and the incredible hulk. Stan lee, the chief writer and editor of marvel comics who became the face of the brand, has died at 95. Famed for his marvel movie and tv show cameos, stan lee has revealed that his personal favorite was the cameo for avengers. Check out this deleted scene from the superheros documentary featuring stan lee. Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he helped to create were the fantastic four, spiderman, the avengers, and the xmen. 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. His passion for teaching and sharing his craft is legendary and has spawned. Stanley martin lieber, popularly known as stan lee, was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, and voice actor. 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. Stan lee is the famous for being the architect behind the marvel universe. Pages in category characters created by stan lee the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 342 total.
Stan lee initially broke into comics at just 17 years of age during a time before marvel was even its own company. Comic book legend stan lee s life was always an open book. It doesnt hurt that this character became the face of marvel for many years. Some of his most notable works included spiderman, the xmen, iron man, and thor. Stan lee, known for cocreating marvel comics and making cameos in nearly every major marvel movie of the past 25 years, has died. Comic book legend stan lees life was always an open book.
He is noted for his extensive cameo appearances in marvel films and video games. Stan lee reveals his favorite marvel movie cameo screen rant. Blogs comic book men stan lee answers questions from. 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.
Lees daughter, joan celia, confirmed to tmz that he. I answered an ad in the paper for a position at a magazine company, and it. 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. Bannerthe hulk pullquote positionright banner was a man. But spidey was very close to being kicked in the wastepaper bin mere moments after making it off the drawing board. Stan lee reveals his favorite comic book character parade. Hes known for helping to usher in what fans know as the silver age in comic booksand. Nov 12, 2018 to try and summarize the comic book career of stan lee is almost impossible. Spiderman is without doubt one of marvels most famous, popular, and moneyspinning characters. Stan lee was an american comicbook writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. 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. Lee cocreated spiderman, the hulk, doctor strange, the fantastic four, iron man.
He also created a ton of golden age characters including captain america with joe simon. On how he got his start in the comic book business. Sep, 2016 the comic book history of the fictional stan lee. In the midst of all that, he was asked who his favorite hero from the. Stan was born in new york city, to celia solomon and jack lieber, a dress cutter. 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. Doom to whether his mustache has magical powers well, of course it does. Few comics writers have created so many popular and enduring franchises. Iron man, the hulk, the avengers, the xmen, and spiderman are some of his better known characters. Characters and teams created or cocreated by stan lee. Stan lee wanted to quit instead, he changed the world. The fantastic four were stan lee s first creation with artist jack kirby and they were an instant success for marvel.
A prolific comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, lee has also had numerous cameos in nonmarvel films and other media. One fan mentioned the idea that comic books were a modern form of mythology. 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 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 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.
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