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Creation & Design

Stan Lee co-created many of Marvel's most iconic characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, and the Hulk. His collaborative approach with artists like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko revolutionized comic book storytelling.

Early Years

Stan Lee began his career in comics in the late 1930s and became the editor of Marvel Comics in the 1960s, where he played a pivotal role in the company's rise to prominence.

Character Development

Stan Lee's character development as a writer and editor transformed the comic book industry, making superheroes relatable and human, and establishing a legacy that continues to influence creators and fans alike.

Cultural Reception

Stan Lee is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the comic book industry, celebrated for his creativity and vision.

Character Details

Real Name:
Stanley Martin Lieber
First Appearance:
Captain America Comics #3
Aliases:
The Man, Stan the Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Marvel Comics, The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men
Abilities:
Creative Writing, Storytelling, Character Development
Equipment:
Typewriter, Script
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
gray

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Captain America Comics #3
Marvel ⋅ 1941
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Captain America Comics #3
 
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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

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

Terry-Toons Comics #12
Timely ⋅ 1943
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Terry-Toons Comics #12
 
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Cameo appearance of Stan Lee

Margie #36
Marvel ⋅ 1947
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Margie #36
 
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Interior story includes an illustrated parody of Stan Lee

Black Rider #8
Marvel ⋅ 1950
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Black Rider #8
 
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Photo cover depicts Stan Lee in costume as the Black Rider

Golfers Anonymous #1
Madison Publishing Company ⋅ 1961
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Golfers Anonymous #1
 
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63-page non-comic book humorous publication written by Stan Lee

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Amazing Fantasy #12
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Amazing Fantasy #12
 
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Debut of Stan Lee's letter column 'Mailbag'

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

Tales of Suspense #33
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Tales of Suspense #33
 
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1st unofficial crossover appearance of the Incredible Hulk in a title outside of his own

Hulk appears in a poster on the wall of Stan Lee's office

Fantastic Four #19
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Fantastic Four #19
 
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1st appearance of Pharaoh Rama-Tut, later revealed to be the time-traveler Kang the Conqueror

Stan Lee first uses the phrase "Nuff Said" in the Special Announcements section

Fantastic Four #102
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Fantastic Four #102
 
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Final continuous Stan Lee and Jack Kirby collaboration on the Fantastic Four title

Unpublished Kirby art used for Fantastic Four #108 but this issue marks the end of an ongoing creative team-up that began with the publication of The Fantastic Four #1

Daredevil #79
Marvel ⋅ 1971
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Daredevil #79
 
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Cameo appearance of Stan Lee with his wife Jane Clayton Boocock

Fantastic Four #125
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Fantastic Four #125
 
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Final monthly issue written by Stan Lee before taking the role of Publisher for Marvel

FOOM Magazine #1
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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FOOM Magazine #1
 
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Premiere issue with cover art by Jim Steranko featuring Stan Lee

Marvel Treasury Edition #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Marvel Treasury Edition #1
 
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Special printing of 1,000 issues signed by Stan Lee & John Romita Sr.

Detective Comics #452
DC ⋅ 1975
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Detective Comics #452
 
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Unnamed cameo appearances by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as members of The Crime Exchange

FOOM Magazine #17
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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FOOM Magazine #17
 
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Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer

Stan Lee Interview

Back cover art featuring KISS

What If…? #11
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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What If…? #11
 
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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

Comic Reader #179
Street Enterprises ⋅ 1980
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Comic Reader #179
 
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Photo cover art featuring Stan Lee

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

Marvel No Prize #1
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel No Prize #1
 
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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)

Marvel Age #8
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel Age #8
 
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Cover appearance of Stan Lee and Jim Shooter

Marvel Fumetti Book, The #1
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Marvel Fumetti Book, The #1
 
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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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Marvel Age #41
 
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Painted Cover Portrait of Stan Lee

Interview of Stan Lee by Kurt Busiek

Stan Lee Commentary

2000 AD #484
Rebellion ⋅ 1986
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2000 AD #484
 
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Featuring a story titled 'The Fists of Stan Lee'

1st appearance of Stan Lee aka Deathfist, a martial arts master who bears no resemblance to Stan Lee

Marvel Age #41
Error ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Marvel Age #41
 
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PRINTING ERROR (Double Cover)

Painted Cover Portrait of Stan Lee

Interview of Stan Lee by Kurt Busiek

Stan Lee commentary

Marvel Live #0
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Marvel Live #0
 
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Stan Lee cover photo

20-page promotional booklet produced for San Diego Comic Con in 1993

Includes checklists, artwork, upcoming events and 5 blank pages intended for autographs

Alpha Flight #-1
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Alpha Flight #-1
 
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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

Fantastic Four #27
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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Fantastic Four #27
 
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Marriage of Sue Storm and Dr. Doom, impersonated by Reed Richards

Cameo appearance of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Chris Claremont and other creators in the Marvel Bullpen

Just Imagine Stan Lee... #1
DC ⋅ 2001
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Just Imagine Stan Lee... #1
 
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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

New Avengers Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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New Avengers Annual #1
 
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Marriage of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, officiated by Stan Lee

Yelena Belova becomes Super-Adaptoid

Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man #1
 
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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

Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1
 
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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

Amazing Spider-Man #638
Fan Expo ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Amazing Spider-Man #638
 
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Fan Expo Canada 2010 exclusive

Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

Superior Spider-Man #16
Fan Expo ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Superior Spider-Man #16
 
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Stan Lee

Toronto Fan Expo 2013 exclusive

Auteur #1
Non-Key
Variant ⋅ ONI ⋅ 2014
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Auteur #1
 
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Variant cover art by Eric Powell

Stan Lee depicted on the cover with breasts

Amazing Spider-Man #9
Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Amazing Spider-Man #9
 
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Variant cover art by Skottie Young

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

Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1
 
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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

Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1
 
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Variant cover art by Greg Horn

Stan Lee exclusive

Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible
Preview ⋅ Touchstone ⋅ 2015
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12-page promotional preview of the graphic novel

Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible
Hardcover ⋅ Touchstone ⋅ 2015
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Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible
 
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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

Black Panther #1
Convention Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Black Panther #1
 
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Variant cover art by Greg Horn

Dubai convention exclusive

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #21
Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2017
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #21
 
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Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck

Stan Lee Box exclusive

Cable #150
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Cable #150
 
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Variant cover art by Skottie young

X-Men: Grand Design #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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X-Men: Grand Design #1
 
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Variant cover art by Ed Piskor featuring Stan Lee

The Crow: Memento Mori #1
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018
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The Crow: Memento Mori #1
 
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Variant cover art by Drew Moss

Stan Lee Box exclusive

Edge of Venomverse #2
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Edge of Venomverse #2
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Stevens

Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee
 
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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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