Stan Lee

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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
Timely Aug 1941

USA Comics #1

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1st appearance of the Defender and his sidekick Rusty, crime-fighters created during World War II
1st appearance and origin of Major Liberty, originally Mister Liberty
1st appearance of the Whizzer, a man who gained incredible speed after receiving a blood transfusion from a Mongoose
Timely Sep 1941

All Winners Comics #2

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1st appearance of the Mighty Destroyer, a World War II era hero who gained strength from a variation of the Super Soldier serum
Timely Oct 1941

Mystic Comics #6

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1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
Timely Dec 1941

Mystic Comics #7

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World War II cover art depicting Hitler
1st appearance and origin of the Witness, Jewish hero that battled the Nazis
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Referred to as the 'Remember Pearl Harbor' issue due to the icon on the cover
Pearl Harbor refers to the December 7, 1941 attack on a naval base in Honolulu Hawaii which led to the United States entering World War II
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Introduction of the Microverse, the subatomic world
Drug use: Captain America drinks liquid opium and loses consciousness in an effort to battle a demon on a different plane
Thoughts & Images Jun 1947

Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee

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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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1st appearance of the Asbestos Lady - followed by an appearance in Human Torch #7 which appears to have been the chronological introduction of the character though it went on sale after this issue
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First artwork in the superhero genre by Russ Heath
Editorial by Marvel defending comic book content against psychiatrist Dr Fredric Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"
Timely Feb 1951

True Secrets #4

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First known artwork by John Romita Sr., previously did many uncredited ghost artist works for Lester Zakarin
The story 'When Love Is Lost' is assumed to be the work of Romita but there are no interior creator credits

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