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Alpha Flight #-1

Marvel ⋅ 1997

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Marriage of James Hudson aka Weapon Alpha and Heather Hudson

Stan Lee appears in this issue as the officiator of the wedding

1st appearance of Flex and Radius as children, prior to assuming codenames

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Marriage of James Hudson aka Weapon Alpha and Heather Hudson

Stan Lee appears in this issue as the officiator of the wedding

1st appearance of Flex and Radius as children, prior to assuming codenames

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Variant cover art by Skottie young

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Variant cover art by Skottie young

Fantastic Four #125

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Final monthly issue written by Stan Lee before taking the role of Publisher for Marvel

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Final monthly issue written by Stan Lee before taking the role of Publisher for Marvel

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Fan Expo Canada 2010 exclusive

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

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Fan Expo Canada 2010 exclusive

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

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Four-page story titled Raving Maniac, written by Stan Lee that expressed his views on the intention and effect of horror comics during a time when the medium was facing heavy public scrutiny

Stan Lee appears in his own story as an editor confronted by an irate advocate of the theories presented by psychiatrist, Fredric Wertham, who went on to write the industry-altering Seduction of the Innocent (1954)

The “Raving Maniac” character is a representation of Wertham whose work led to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

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Four-page story titled Raving Maniac, written by Stan Lee that expressed his views on the intention and effect of horror comics during a time when the medium was facing heavy public scrutiny

Stan Lee appears in his own story as an editor confronted by an irate advocate of the theories presented by psychiatrist, Fredric Wertham, who went on to write the industry-altering Seduction of the Innocent (1954)

The “Raving Maniac” character is a representation of Wertham whose work led to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

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Variant cover art by Drew Moss

Stan Lee Box exclusive

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Variant cover art by Drew Moss

Stan Lee Box exclusive

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #21

Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2017

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #21

Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck

Stan Lee Box exclusive

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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck

Stan Lee Box exclusive

Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel

Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Silver Surfer in various adventures

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Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel

Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Silver Surfer in various adventures

The Boys #7

Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2007

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Dynamite begins publishing The Boys, issues #1 - #6 published by WildStorm

1st team appearance of Payback: Tek-Knight, Stormfront, Swatto, Mind-Droid

1st appearance of The Legend, a parody of Stan Lee

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Dynamite begins publishing The Boys, issues #1 - #6 published by WildStorm

1st team appearance of Payback: Tek-Knight, Stormfront, Swatto, Mind-Droid

1st appearance of The Legend, a parody of Stan Lee

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Variant cover art by Greg Horn

Dubai convention exclusive

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Variant cover art by Greg Horn

Dubai convention exclusive

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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #9, the first appearance of Electro (1964)

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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #9, the first appearance of Electro (1964)

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Cameo appearance of Stan Lee with his wife Jane Clayton Boocock

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Cameo appearance of Stan Lee with his wife Jane Clayton Boocock

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Debut of Stan Lee's letter column 'Mailbag'

Cameo appearances of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, silhouetted, in story

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Debut of Stan Lee's letter column 'Mailbag'

Cameo appearances of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, silhouetted, in story

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Interior story includes an illustrated parody of Stan Lee

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Interior story includes an illustrated parody of Stan Lee

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What if?...The Original Marvel Bullpen Had Become The Fantastic Four

Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky and Flo Steinberg as the Fantastic Four

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What if?...The Original Marvel Bullpen Had Become The Fantastic Four

Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky and Flo Steinberg as the Fantastic Four

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Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)

Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity

In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to his personal nurse that gave permission to draw blood from Mr. Lee

Initially, this issue and Rise of the Black Panther #1 (Stelfreeze variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers

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Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)

Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity

In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to his personal nurse that gave permission to draw blood from Mr. Lee

Initially, this issue and Rise of the Black Panther #1 (Stelfreeze variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers

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Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink pads containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)

Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity

In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to Mr. Lee's personal nurse that gave permission to his draw blood

Initially, this issue and Thor #700 (Dauterman variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers

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Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink pads containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)

Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity

In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to Mr. Lee's personal nurse that gave permission to his draw blood

Initially, this issue and Thor #700 (Dauterman variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers

Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee

Thoughts & Images ⋅ 1947

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Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee

Thoughts & Images ⋅ 1947

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Advice, insights and anecdotes written by Stan, intended to advise aspiring writers and artists

Multiple reprints exist, check copyright date for the publication year, 1947

Included is a detailed explanation of how Captain America was created

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Advice, insights and anecdotes written by Stan, intended to advise aspiring writers and artists

Multiple reprints exist, check copyright date for the publication year, 1947

Included is a detailed explanation of how Captain America was created

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One-shot exclusive given away at a special invite-only event hosted by Marvel on October 7, 2019 in New York City

Features photos and artist renderings of the company's longtime creator and ambassador along with stories from industry veterans celebrating Stan Lee's influence in comics

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One-shot exclusive given away at a special invite-only event hosted by Marvel on October 7, 2019 in New York City

Features photos and artist renderings of the company's longtime creator and ambassador along with stories from industry veterans celebrating Stan Lee's influence in comics

Silver Surfer: Parable #2

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Part two of a two-part limited series written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Moebius

Donny Cates pays tribute to Stan Lee in Silver Surfer Black #5 by including a phrase that originated in this issue: 'if we turn from battle because there is little hope of victory, where then would valor be?'

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Part two of a two-part limited series written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Moebius

Donny Cates pays tribute to Stan Lee in Silver Surfer Black #5 by including a phrase that originated in this issue: 'if we turn from battle because there is little hope of victory, where then would valor be?'

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1st team appearance of the Female Furies: Bernadeth, Lashina, Mad Harriet and Stompa, trained by Granny Goodness to be warriors for Darkseid

1st appearance of Funky Flashman, a parody of Stan Lee

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1st team appearance of the Female Furies: Bernadeth, Lashina, Mad Harriet and Stompa, trained by Granny Goodness to be warriors for Darkseid

1st appearance of Funky Flashman, a parody of Stan Lee

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Variant cover art by Chris Stevens

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Variant cover art by Chris Stevens

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Variant cover art by Ed Piskor featuring Stan Lee

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Variant cover art by Ed Piskor featuring Stan Lee

Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible

Hardcover ⋅ Touchstone ⋅ 2015

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Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible

Hardcover ⋅ Touchstone ⋅ 2015

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Graphic novel memoir of Stan Lee's life named after adjectives in the 'Amazing Spider-Man' 'Fantastic Four' and 'Incredible Hulk'

High value refers to the retail cost of the book

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Graphic novel memoir of Stan Lee's life named after adjectives in the 'Amazing Spider-Man' 'Fantastic Four' and 'Incredible Hulk'

High value refers to the retail cost of the book

Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible

Preview ⋅ Touchstone ⋅ 2015

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Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible

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12-page promotional preview of the graphic novel

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12-page promotional preview of the graphic novel

Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1

Marvel ⋅ 2014

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Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1

Marvel ⋅ 2014

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According to Tom Brevoort, Senior Vice President of publishing at Marvel, this issue includes Stan Lee's final published story, 'Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge'

Stan Lee's first published story for Marvel was a two-page text feature in Captain America Comics #3 (May 1941) of the same name

Stan Lee adapted the two-page text story from 1941 into a traditional comic script 73 years later and Bruce Timm illustrated the panels

Stan Lee's first published story was also his last

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According to Tom Brevoort, Senior Vice President of publishing at Marvel, this issue includes Stan Lee's final published story, 'Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge'

Stan Lee's first published story for Marvel was a two-page text feature in Captain America Comics #3 (May 1941) of the same name

Stan Lee adapted the two-page text story from 1941 into a traditional comic script 73 years later and Bruce Timm illustrated the panels

Stan Lee's first published story was also his last

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Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel

Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Spider-Man in various adventures

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Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel

Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Spider-Man in various adventures

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Premiere issue, 'Just Imagine, Stan Lee's Batman' kicks off a twelve-issue series published by DC that invited Stan Lee to recreate their classic characters

1st appearance of Batman as a black man in a suit that looks like a monster bat

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Premiere issue, 'Just Imagine, Stan Lee's Batman' kicks off a twelve-issue series published by DC that invited Stan Lee to recreate their classic characters

1st appearance of Batman as a black man in a suit that looks like a monster bat

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Photo cover featuring Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson, John Byrne, Jim Shooter, Denny O'Neil, Paul Smith, Dave Cockrum, Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom, Mark Gruenwald, and Terry Austin.

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Photo cover featuring Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson, John Byrne, Jim Shooter, Denny O'Neil, Paul Smith, Dave Cockrum, Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom, Mark Gruenwald, and Terry Austin.

Marvel Age #41

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Painted Cover Portrait of Stan Lee

Interview of Stan Lee by Kurt Busiek

Stan Lee Commentary

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Painted Cover Portrait of Stan Lee

Interview of Stan Lee by Kurt Busiek

Stan Lee Commentary

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Cover appearance of Stan Lee and Jim Shooter

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Cover appearance of Stan Lee and Jim Shooter

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A collection of continuity errors and other mistakes with narration by Stan Lee

"No-Prize" refers to the award given to readers who correctly pointed out these errors who were literally given no prize at the time

The term was first used by Stan Lee in a letter to fans found in the Fantastic Four #26 (1964)

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A collection of continuity errors and other mistakes with narration by Stan Lee

"No-Prize" refers to the award given to readers who correctly pointed out these errors who were literally given no prize at the time

The term was first used by Stan Lee in a letter to fans found in the Fantastic Four #26 (1964)

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Photo cover art featuring Stan Lee

Dark 'April Fool's' joke insinuating the death of Stan Lee

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Photo cover art featuring Stan Lee

Dark 'April Fool's' joke insinuating the death of Stan Lee

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Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer

Stan Lee Interview

Back cover art featuring KISS

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Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer

Stan Lee Interview

Back cover art featuring KISS

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Photo cover depicts Stan Lee in costume as the Black Rider

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Photo cover depicts Stan Lee in costume as the Black Rider

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1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee

Origin of the Challenger

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1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee

Origin of the Challenger

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First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee

Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby

3rd appearance of Captain America

3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes

2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon

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First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee

Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby

3rd appearance of Captain America

3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes

2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon

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Alpha Flight #-1	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Cable #150	Marvel	$2	$8	$20
Fantastic Four #125	Marvel	$3	$12	$40
Amazing Spider-Man #638	Marvel	$5	$18	$70
Suspense #29	Atlas	$40	$165	$650
The Crow: Memento Mori #1	IDW	$9	$25	$90
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #21	BOOM!	$5	$18	$60
Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1	Marvel	$1	$2	$10
The Boys #7	Dynamite Entertainment	$1	$2	$10
Black Panther #1	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
Amazing Spider-Man #9	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
Daredevil #79	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Amazing Fantasy #12	Marvel	$40	$120	$750
Margie #36	Marvel	$150	$500	$1.5k
What If…? #11	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Thor #700	Marvel	$10	$30	$100
Rise of the Black Panther #1	Marvel	$15	$55	$155
Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee	Thoughts & Images	$60	$180	$600
Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee	Marvel	$50	$160	$550
Silver Surfer: Parable #2	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Mister Miracle #6	DC	$9	$25	$75
Edge of Venomverse #2	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
X-Men: Grand Design #1	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible	Touchstone	$1	$5	$15
Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible	Touchstone	$1	$2	$5
Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man #1	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Just Imagine Stan Lee... #1	DC	$1	$2	$10
Marvel Fumetti Book, The #1	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Marvel Age #41	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
Marvel Age #8	Marvel	$1	$2	$6
Marvel No Prize #1	Marvel	$1	$2	$5
Comic Reader #179	Street Enterprises	$2	$8	$25
FOOM Magazine #17	Marvel	$15	$70	$180
Black Rider #8	Marvel	$215	$580	$1.2k
Mystic Comics #6	Timely	$4.7k	$16k	$43k
Captain America Comics #3	Marvel	$8.7k	$24k	$87k

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Alpha Flight #-1

Marvel ⋅ 1997

Alpha Flight #-1

Marvel ⋅ 1997

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Marriage of James Hudson aka Weapon Alpha and Heather Hudson

Stan Lee appears in this issue as the officiator of the wedding

1st appearance of Flex and Radius as children, prior to assuming codenames

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Marriage of James Hudson aka Weapon Alpha and Heather Hudson

Stan Lee appears in this issue as the officiator of the wedding

1st appearance of Flex and Radius as children, prior to assuming codenames

Cable #150

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

Cable #150

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Skottie young

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Variant cover art by Skottie young

Fantastic Four #125

Marvel ⋅ 1972

Fantastic Four #125

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Final monthly issue written by Stan Lee before taking the role of Publisher for Marvel

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Final monthly issue written by Stan Lee before taking the role of Publisher for Marvel

Amazing Spider-Man #638

Fan Expo ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

Amazing Spider-Man #638

Fan Expo ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Fan Expo Canada 2010 exclusive

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

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Fan Expo Canada 2010 exclusive

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

Suspense #29

Atlas ⋅ 1953

Suspense #29

Atlas ⋅ 1953

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Four-page story titled Raving Maniac, written by Stan Lee that expressed his views on the intention and effect of horror comics during a time when the medium was facing heavy public scrutiny

Stan Lee appears in his own story as an editor confronted by an irate advocate of the theories presented by psychiatrist, Fredric Wertham, who went on to write the industry-altering Seduction of the Innocent (1954)

The “Raving Maniac” character is a representation of Wertham whose work led to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

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Four-page story titled Raving Maniac, written by Stan Lee that expressed his views on the intention and effect of horror comics during a time when the medium was facing heavy public scrutiny

Stan Lee appears in his own story as an editor confronted by an irate advocate of the theories presented by psychiatrist, Fredric Wertham, who went on to write the industry-altering Seduction of the Innocent (1954)

The “Raving Maniac” character is a representation of Wertham whose work led to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority

The Crow: Memento Mori #1

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018

The Crow: Memento Mori #1

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018

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Variant cover art by Drew Moss

Stan Lee Box exclusive

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Variant cover art by Drew Moss

Stan Lee Box exclusive

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #21

Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2017

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #21

Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck

Stan Lee Box exclusive

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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck

Stan Lee Box exclusive

Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1

Marvel ⋅ 2006

Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel

Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Silver Surfer in various adventures

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