Stan Lee
Stan Lee, original name Stanley Martin Lieber, (born December 28, 1922, New York, New York, U.S. - died November 12, 2018, Los Angeles, California), was an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. He rose through the ranks of a family-run 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 comics and movie industries. Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he helped to create were the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men.
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Captain America Comics #3
Marvel
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #3
Marvel
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1941
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Vol. 1
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
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
Captain America Comics #4
Marvel
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1941
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Vol. 1
Second written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
Captain America Comics #5
Marvel
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1941
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Circus of Crime, led by the Ringmaster
USA Comics #1
Timely
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1941
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Vol. 1
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
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
All Winners Comics #2
Timely
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1941
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Mighty Destroyer, a World War II era hero who gained strength from a variation of the Super Soldier serum
1st appearance of the Mighty Destroyer, a World War II era hero who gained strength from a variation of the Super Soldier serum
Marvel Mystery Comics #25
Timely
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Mystic Comics #6
Timely
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1941
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
Mystic Comics #7
Timely
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1941
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Vol. 1
World War II cover art depicting Hitler
1st appearance and origin of the Witness, Jewish hero that battled the Nazis
World War II cover art depicting Hitler
1st appearance and origin of the Witness, Jewish hero that battled the Nazis
All Winners Comics #3
Timely
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1941
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Bill Everett
Young Allies #2
Timely
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1941
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
All Winners Comics #4
Timely
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1942
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Al Avison
Captain America Comics #10
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #11
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #12
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Young Allies #3
Timely
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1942
•
Vol. 1
Remember Pearl Harbor issue, published three months after the December 7 bombing by Japanese forces
Remember Pearl Harbor issue, published three months after the December 7 bombing by Japanese forces
Captain America Comics #13
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
World War II cover art by Al Alvison
Mystic Comics #9
Timely
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1942
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Al Gabriele featuring Hitler
Captain America Comics #14
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
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
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
Krazy Komics #1
Timely
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1942
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Silly Seal
1st appearance of Ziggy Pig
1st appearance of Toughy Tomcat
1st appearance of Silly Seal
1st appearance of Ziggy Pig
1st appearance of Toughy Tomcat
Captain America Comics #16
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Red Skull, Johann Shmidt
Red Skull impersonates Captain America
2nd appearance of the Red Skull, Johann Shmidt
Red Skull impersonates Captain America
Young Allies #4
Timely
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1942
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Vol. 1
World War II cover featuring the Red Skull
Captain America Comics #16
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #17
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #18
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
World War II cover art by Al Alvison
Young Allies #5
Timely
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #19
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #20
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #21
Marvel
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1942
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Krazy Komics #5
Timely
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1943
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Torture cover art, excessively violent for a children's comic
Captain America Comics #22
Marvel
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1943
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Young Allies #6
Timely
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1943
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain America Comics #25
Marvel
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1943
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Vol. 1
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
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
Young Allies #10
Timely
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1943
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
All Select Comics #11
Timely
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1946
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Blonde Phantom
[May 2024 - a Blonde Phantom Disney+ series is rumored to be in the works]
1st appearance of the Blonde Phantom
[May 2024 - a Blonde Phantom Disney+ series is rumored to be in the works]
Marvel Mystery Comics #79
Timely
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1946
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Vol. 1
New cover format begins featuring villains
Captain America Comics #60
Marvel
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1947
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Human Fly, a petty thief
Captain America Comics #61
Marvel
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1947
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Syd Shores
Marvel Mystery Comics #82
Timely
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1947
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of and origin of Namora
First team-up of the Sub-Mariner and Namora
1st appearance of and origin of Namora
First team-up of the Sub-Mariner and Namora
Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee
Thoughts & Images
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1947
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Vol. 1
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
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
Captain America Comics #63
Marvel
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1947
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Vol. 1
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
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
Hedy De Vine Comics #22
Atlas
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1947
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Vol. 1
Formerly titled All-Winners Comics
1st appearance of Hedy De Vine
Formerly titled All-Winners Comics
1st appearance of Hedy De Vine
Two-Gun Kid #5
Timely
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1948
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Venus #2
Timely
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1948
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Two-Gun Kid #6
Timely
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1948
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Marvel Mystery Comics #89
Timely
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1948
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of the Human Torch and Sun Girl
Namora #3
Atlas
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1948
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Final issue
Venus #3
Timely
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1948
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Ideal #4
Timely
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1949
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Patsy Walker #22
Marvel
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1949
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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