{"title":"Stan Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eStan Lee's shelf: Mighty Marvel Masterworks runs of the Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men, Daredevil and Fantastic Four, Epic Collections, Son of Origins of Marvel Comics, plus his How to Write Comics guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-avengers-stan-lee-paperback","title":"The Avengers -- Stan Lee, Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated cartoon anthologies of the world's greatest superheroes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting in 1961, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and their collaborators transformed the superhero genre with a series of new creations, including the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, and the Invincible Iron Man. In 1963, Lee and Kirby brought these characters together for the first time in a new magazine called \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e - adding a resurrected Captain America shortly after, and other heroes over time. This unique collection gathers key issues from the first few years of the series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA foreword by Leigh Bardugo, and a comprehensive introduction and notes by José Alaniz offer further insight into the enduring significance of \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers \u003c\/i\u003eand classic Marvel comics. This Penguin Classics black spine paperback features full-colour art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.84h x 6.85w x 1.02d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143135791\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 12-17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriter-editor \u003cb\u003eStan Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (1922- 2018) and artist Jack Kirby made comic book history in 1961 with \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Four \u003c\/i\u003e#1. The suc­cess of its new style inspired Lee and his many collaborators to de­velop a number of Super HeroSuper Heroes, including, with Jack Kirby, the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men; with Steve Ditko, the Amazing Spider- Man and Doctor Strange; and with Bill Everett, Daredevil. Lee oversaw the adventures of these creations for more than a decade before handing over the editorial reins at Marvel to others and focusing on developing Marvel's properties in other media. For the remainder of his long life, he continued to serve as a creative figure­head at Marvel and as an ambassador for the comics medium as a whole. In his final years, Lee's signature cameo appearances in Marvel's films established him as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry. Horrified by the rise of Nazism, Kirby co-created the patriotic hero Captain America with Joe Simon in 1940. Cap's exploits on the comic book page entertained millions of American readers at home and inspired US troops fight­ing the enemy abroad. Kirby's partnership with Simon continued throughout the 1940s and early '50s; together, they produced com­ics in every popular genre, from Western to romance. In 1958, Kirby began his equally fruitful collaboration with writer-editor Stan Lee, and in 1961 the two men co-created the foundational text of the modern Marvel Universe: \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e. Over the next de­cade, Kirby and Lee would introduce a mind-boggling array of new characters-- including the Avengers, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, and the X-Men. Kirby's groundbreaking work with Lee formed the foundation of the Marvel Universe. In the early 1970s, Kirby moved to DC Comics, where he created his intercon­nected Fourth World series, as well as freestanding titles such as \u003ci\u003eThe Demon\u003c\/i\u003e. He returned to Marvel in 1975, writing and illustrat­ing \u003ci\u003eThe Black Panther\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e, and introducing series such as \u003ci\u003eDevil Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Eternals\u003c\/i\u003e. Kirby died in 1994. Today, he is generally regarded as one of the most important and influential creators in the history of American comics. His work has inspired multiple generations of writers, artists, designers, and film­makers, who continue to explore his vast universe of concepts and characters. He was an inaugural inductee into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 1987. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRoy Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e joined the Marvel Bullpen as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every title of the time: \u003ci\u003eAmazing Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAvengers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDaredevil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSub-Mariner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e and more. He wrote the first 10 years of Marvel's \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e; and launched such series as \u003ci\u003eDefenders\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIron Fist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInvaders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWarlock\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC, he developed \u003ci\u003eAll-Star Squadron\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInfinity Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e and related titles, proving instrumental in reviving the Golden Age Justice Society of America. Thomas later became editor of \u003ci\u003eAlter Ego\u003c\/i\u003e, a magazine devoted to comic-book history, and co-scripted the sword-and-sorcery films \u003ci\u003eFire and Ice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eConan the Destroyer\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon Heck\u003c\/b\u003e (1929-1995) worked for Harvey, Quality, Hillman and other publishers before arriving at Atlas Comics, later Marvel, where he penciled and inked stories for virtually every genre: crime, horror, jungle, romance, war, Western and more. With Stan Lee and others, he launched \u003ci\u003eIron Man\u003c\/i\u003e, his supporting cast and his early rogues' gallery -- including the Black Widow, Hawkeye and the Mandarin. He also succeeded Jack Kirby on \u003ci\u003eAvengers\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC, his artwork appeared in \u003ci\u003eJustice League of America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFlash\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman\u003c\/i\u003e and other titles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn Buscema\u003c\/b\u003e (1927-2002) literally wrote the book on being a Marvel artist -- namely, \u003ci\u003eHow To Draw Comics the Marvel Way\u003c\/i\u003e -- and few were better qualified. His career dated back to the Timely\/Atlas era of the late '40s and early '50s. Soon after beginning the Marvel Age of Comics, Stan Lee recruited Buscema from the advertising field to the Marvel Bullpen. Buscema followed a long run on \u003ci\u003eAvengers\u003c\/i\u003e with the long-anticipated first \u003ci\u003eSilver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e series. He subsequently succeeded Jack Kirby on \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e and other titles. By the time of his retirement in 1996, Buscema had penciled nearly every Marvel title -- including his personal favorite, \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After a start as inker to his older brother John, \u003cb\u003eSal Buscema\u003c\/b\u003e penciled \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDefenders\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIncredible Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e and more. Famed for his ability to meet tight deadlines, he spread his talents across multiple genres. His 1970s work ranged from \u003ci\u003eMs. Marvel\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNova\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eSub-Mariner\u003c\/i\u003e and Spider-Woman's first appearance in \u003ci\u003eMarvel Spotlight\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the uninterrupted artist on \u003ci\u003eSpectacular Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e for more than 100 issues and penciled the web-slinger's adventures in \u003ci\u003eMarvel Team-Up\u003c\/i\u003e, in which he and writer Bill Mantlo introduced Captain Jean DeWolff. After handling more team-ups in the Thing's \u003ci\u003eMarvel Two-in-One\u003c\/i\u003e, he reunited with brother John on Steve Englehart's \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e. He later provided inks for Tom DeFalco's \u003ci\u003eSpider-Girl\u003c\/i\u003e titles and \u003ci\u003eThunderstrike\u003c\/i\u003e miniseries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBen Saunders \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor of English at the University of Oregon. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eDesiring Donne: Poetry, Sexuality, Interpreta­tion \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDo the Gods Wear Capes?: Spirituality, Fantasy, and Su­perheroes\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as numerous critical essays on subjects ranging from the writings of Shakespeare to the recordings of Little Richard. He has also curated several museum exhibitions of comics art, in­cluding the record- breaking, multimedia touring show \u003ci\u003eMarvel: Uni­verse of Super Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e-- a retrospective exploring the artistic and cultural impact of Marvel Comics from 1939 to the present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJosé Alaniz, \u003c\/b\u003e professor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and the Department of Cinema and Media Studies (adjunct) at the University of Washington, Seattle, has published three monographs, \u003ci\u003eKomiks: Comic Art in Russia\u003c\/i\u003e (University Press of Mississippi, 2010)\u003ci\u003e; Death, Disability and the Superhero: The Silver Age and Beyond \u003c\/i\u003e(UPM, 2014); and \u003ci\u003eResurrection: Comics in Post-Soviet Russia \u003c\/i\u003e(OSU Press, 2022). He has also co-edited two essay collections, \u003ci\u003eComics of the New Europe: Reflections and Intersections \u003c\/i\u003e(with Martha Kuhlman, Leuven University Press, 2020) and \u003ci\u003eUncanny Bodies: Disability and Superhero Comics \u003c\/i\u003e(with Scott T. Smith, Penn State University Press, 2019). He formerly chaired the Executive Committee of the International Comic Arts Forum (ICAF) and was a founding board member of the Comics Studies Society. In 2020 he published his first comics collection, \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Zone and Other Stories \u003c\/i\u003e(Amatl Comix). His current book projects include \u003ci\u003eComics of the Anthropocene: Graphic Narrative at the End of Nature.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLeigh Bardugo\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNinth House\u003c\/i\u003e and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology--and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.","brand":"Stan Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44981918826724,"sku":"9780143135791","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780143135791.jpg?v=1719531930"},{"product_id":"x-men-stan-lee-paperback","title":"X-Men -- Stan Lee, Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated cartoon anthologies of the world's greatest superheroes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe seeds of a pop-cultural phenomenon were sown with the launch of the first X-Men comic in 1963, at the height of 'the Marvel Revolution', under the creative team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. This title is bookended by the first issue, which established a creative formula that continues to inspire contemporary creators, to the later editions still acclaimed for the ground-breaking artwork of Neal Adams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA foreword by Rainbow Rowell and a comprehensive introduction and notes by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of the X-Men and classic Marvel comics. This Penguin Classics black spine paperback features full-colour art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.92h x 6.93w x 1.02d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143135777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriter-editor \u003cb\u003eStan Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (1922- 2018) and artist Jack Kirby made comic book history in 1961 with \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Four \u003c\/i\u003e#1. The suc­cess of its new style inspired Lee and his many collaborators to de­velop a number of Super Heroes, including, with Jack Kirby, the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men; with Steve Ditko, the Amazing Spider-Man and Doctor Strange; and with Bill Everett, Daredevil. Lee oversaw the adventures of these creations for more than a decade before handing over the editorial reins at Marvel to others and focusing on developing Marvel's properties in other media. For the remainder of his long life, he continued to serve as a creative figure­head at Marvel and as an ambassador for the comics medium as a whole. In his final years, Lee's signature cameo appearances in Marvel's films established him as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry. Horrified by the rise of Nazism, Kirby co-created the patriotic hero Captain America with Joe Simon in 1940. Cap's exploits on the comic book page entertained millions of American readers at home and inspired US troops fight­ing the enemy abroad. Kirby's partnership with Simon continued throughout the 1940s and early '50s; together, they produced com­ics in every popular genre, from Western to romance. In 1958, Kirby began his equally fruitful collaboration with writer- editor Stan Lee, and in 1961 the two men co-created the foundational text of the modern Marvel Universe: \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e. Over the next de­cade, Kirby and Lee would introduce a mind- boggling array of new characters-- including the Avengers, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, and the X-Men. Kirby's groundbreaking work with Lee formed the foundation of the Marvel Universe. In the early 1970s, Kirby moved to DC Comics, where he created his intercon­nected Fourth World series, as well as freestanding titles such as \u003ci\u003eThe Demon\u003c\/i\u003e. He returned to Marvel in 1975, writing and illustrat­ing \u003ci\u003eThe Black Panther\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e, and introducing series such as \u003ci\u003eDevil Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Eternals\u003c\/i\u003e. Kirby died in 1994. Today, he is generally regarded as one of the most important and influential creators in the history of American comics. His work has inspired multiple generations of writers, artists, designers, and film­makers, who continue to explore his vast universe of concepts and characters. He was an inaugural inductee into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 1987. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRoy Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e joined the Marvel Bullpen as a writer and editor under Stan Lee, scripting key runs of nearly every title of the time: \u003ci\u003eAmazing Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAvengers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDaredevil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Strange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSub-Mariner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e and more. He wrote the first 10 years of Marvel's \u003ci\u003eConan the Barbarian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSavage Sword of Conan\u003c\/i\u003e; and launched such series as \u003ci\u003eDefenders\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIron Fist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInvaders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWarlock\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC, he developed \u003ci\u003eAll-Star Squadron\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInfinity Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e and related titles, proving instrumental in reviving the Golden Age Justice Society of America. Thomas later became editor of \u003ci\u003eAlter Ego\u003c\/i\u003e, a magazine devoted to comic-book history, and co-scripted the sword-and-sorcery films \u003ci\u003eFire and Ice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eConan the Destroyer\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWerner Roth\u003c\/b\u003e may not be remembered as widely as Marvel Age giants like Kirby, Ditko or Buscema, but that cannot change the fact that he was a key contributor during the early years when Marvel's Silver Age legacy was still an unknown quantity. In fact, unlike those other artists, Werner Roth was an active participant in the earliest years of Marvel's Atlas Era: the beyond beautiful heroine, Venus; Matt Slade, Western gunfighter; the horror\/suspense stories of \u003ci\u003eStrange Tales, Menace \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWorld of Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e...Werner did it all! His two titles of longest creative standing were the Native American Western title \u003ci\u003eApache Kid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLorna, the Jungle Queen\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he turned in consistently lovely artwork. After several years away from comics, he reemerged at Marvel drawing \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e, the first permanent artist installed to fill the big shoes of Jack Kirby. Werner's \u003ci\u003eX-Men \u003c\/i\u003ework has charm to burn, with freewheeling renderings of such frozen-in-time characters like The Locust, Kukulcan\/El Tigre, and Factor Three. He also created the visual look of The Banshee, certainly one of his most memorable contributions to the \u003ci\u003eX-Men \u003c\/i\u003elegacy. After his run on the \u003ci\u003eX-Men \u003c\/i\u003eended, Werner dabbled in comics for a bit in the '70s before retiring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDon Heck\u003c\/b\u003e (1929-1995) worked for Harvey, Quality, Hillman and other publishers before arriving at Atlas Comics, later Marvel, where he penciled and inked stories for virtually every genre: crime, horror, jungle, romance, war, Western and more. With Stan Lee and others, he launched \u003ci\u003eIron Man\u003c\/i\u003e, his supporting cast and his early rogues' gallery -- including the Black Widow, Hawkeye and the Mandarin. He also succeeded Jack Kirby on \u003ci\u003eAvengers\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC, his artwork appeared in \u003ci\u003eJustice League of America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFlash\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman\u003c\/i\u003e and other titles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eNeal Adams\u003c\/b\u003e took the industry by storm with groundbreaking artwork on \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAvengers\u003c\/i\u003e. At DC, he and Dennis O'Neil collaborated on \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e and converted \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern\/Green Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e, a title famed for its combination of social commentary and comic-book action. He later founded Continuity Associates, home of \u003ci\u003eBucky O'Hare\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMs. Mystic\u003c\/i\u003e and other fan favorites. After years of political activism, Adams returned to comics to write and draw \u003ci\u003eBatman: Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e for DC, and provide art for Marvel's \u003ci\u003eNew Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eArnold Drake\u003c\/b\u003e (1924-2007) helped shape the Silver Age both at Marvel with \u003ci\u003eCaptain Marvel \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e; and at DC with \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoom Patrol\u003c\/i\u003e and \"Stanley and His Monster.\" His media tie-in work ranged from \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e to Bob Hope and Jerry Lewis. He wrote, produced and directed the 1964 horror film \u003ci\u003eThe Flesh Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e, and wrote lyrics for several musicals. He won 1967 Alley Awards for Best Full-Length Story and Best New Strip (both for Deadman in \u003ci\u003eStrange Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e), as well as the Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comics Writing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Guaranteed immortality for introducing Johnny Blaze, the Ghost Rider, \u003cb\u003eGary Friedrich\u003c\/b\u003e also played a pivotal role in Marvel's 1970s Western and war comics, penning memorable tales of \u003ci\u003eSgt. Fury\u003c\/i\u003e and launching the Marine series \u003ci\u003eCaptain Savage\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, Friedrich wrote issues of \u003ci\u003eIncredible Hulk, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Daredevil, X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e and more. With Steve Ditko, he co-created Charlton's \u003ci\u003eBlue Beetle\u003c\/i\u003e, now a DC character. With Len Brown, he wrote a series of books on popular music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of the Golden Age's earliest talents, \u003cb\u003eGeorge Tuska\u003c\/b\u003e (1916-2009) created characters for Fiction House, Harvey Comics and Fawcett Comics' \u003ci\u003eCaptain Marvel Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e, among many others. He helped launch one of the most popular post-war genres in Lev Gleason's \u003ci\u003eCrime Does Not Pay\u003c\/i\u003e. He eventually provided multi-genre art for Atlas Comics, to which he returned following its transformation into Marvel. Tuska penciled \u003ci\u003eGhost Rider\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLuke Cage: Power Man\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSub-Mariner\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a 10-year \u003ci\u003eIron Man\u003c\/i\u003e stint. At DC, he illustrated \u003ci\u003eChallengers of the Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSuperman\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. As a comic-strip artist, Tuska drew \u003ci\u003eBuck Rogers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScorchy Smith\u003c\/i\u003e and DC's \u003ci\u003eWorld's Greatest Superheroes\u003c\/i\u003e. His final industry work was cover art for \u003ci\u003eMasquerade\u003c\/i\u003e, part of Dynamite's Golden Age character revival, bringing him full circle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBen Saunders \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor of English at the University of Oregon. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eDesiring Donne: Poetry, Sexuality, Interpreta­tion \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDo the Gods Wear Capes?: Spirituality, Fantasy, and Su­perheroes\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as numerous critical essays on subjects ranging from the writings of Shakespeare to the recordings of Little Richard. 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The monumental popularity of its new style inspired Lee to develop similarly themed characters -- including the Hulk and X-Men with Kirby, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Steve Ditko, and Daredevil with Bill Everett. After shepherding his creations through dozens of issues -- in some cases a hundred or more -- Lee allowed other writers to take over, but he maintained steady editorial control. Eventually, he helped expand Marvel into a multimedia empire. In recent years, his frequent cameo appearances in Marvel's films established Lee as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry. Beginning his career during the rising tide of Nazism, Kirby and fellow artist Joe Simon created the patriotic hero Captain America. Cap's exploits on the comic book page entertained millions of American readers at home and inspired U.S. troops fighting the enemy abroad. When World War II ended, the public's interest in super heroes waned; Kirby turned his artistic talents during the 1950s to other genres, such as monsters, Westerns and crime -- as well as the first-of-its-kind Young Romance Comics. In 1961, Kirby returned to super heroes to illustrate what would become the defining issue in Marvel Comics history: Fantastic Four #1. Written by Stan Lee, the team's debut revolutionized the industry overnight. In contrast to the staid artwork of his predecessors, Kirby's illustrations seemed to leap off the page with eye-popping action and drama. For the next decade, Kirby and Lee would introduce a mind-boggling array of new characters -- including the Avengers, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer and the X-Men. Taken together, Kirby's groundbreaking work with Lee formed the foundation of the Marvel Universe. In the early 1970s, Kirby moved to DC Comics, where his boundless creativity continued. He returned to Marvel in 1975, writing and illustrating Captain America and introducing his final major concept, the Eternals. With the explosion of TV animation during the 1980s, Kirby's talents turned to the small screen. Comic fans quickly recognized his work on such series as Thundarr the Barbarian and Turbo Teen. Kirby died in 1994, but his influence on the comic book industry is as strong as ever. His work has inspired a generation of professional artists and modern writers who continue to explore his vast universe of concepts and characters.","brand":"Stan Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45787055259876,"sku":"9781302954321","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781302954321.jpg?v=1731908311"},{"product_id":"mighty-marvel-masterworks-the-avengers-vol-2-the-old-order-changeth-stan-lee-paperback","title":"Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 2 - The Old Order Changeth -- Stan Lee, Paperback","description":"The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Brought together to fight the Marvel Universe's biggest menaces, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man and the Wasp were heavy hitters. But Marvel heroes don't just fight crime - they live, dream, argue and even fall out! In an innovative twist that would come to define the Avengers, Stan Lee chose to have the team's original members depart, leaving Captain America to carry on with new allies: Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - all former foes, now conflicted and newly minted heroes who completed a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting new quartet! Featuring the menaces of Kang the Conqueror, Count Nefaria, Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil, the Swordsman and more! Avengers reassemble! 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Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created an unabashed cultural phenomenon in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Their dramatic blend of Peter Parker's everyday woes mixed with his web-slinging alter ego's exploits was something undeniably special. And after years of perfecting that formula, Lee and Ditko unleashed their Spider-Man masterpiece: the Master Planner saga! It's as perfect a Spider-Man story as you'll ever find, including one of the most iconic moments in Marvel history! Plus: Peter's first days on campus at Empire State University introduce you to Gwen Stacy, tease something strange afoot with Norman Osborn and feature villains from the colorful (Kraven the Hunter) to the crazed (J. 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The monumental popularity of its new style inspired Lee to develop similarly themed characters -- including the Hulk and X-Men with Kirby, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Steve Ditko, and Daredevil with Bill Everett. After shepherding his creations through dozens of issues -- in some cases a hundred or more -- Lee allowed other writers to take over, but he maintained steady editorial control. Eventually, he helped expand Marvel into a multimedia empire. In recent years, his frequent cameo appearances in Marvel's films established Lee as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteve Ditko (1927 - 2018) began his comics career in the anthologies of the 1950s, where his unique style and perspective quickly earned recognition and respect. Recruited to join Stan Lee's Atlas Comics, later Marvel, in 1958, his nuances contrasted well with Jack Kirby's bombast. In 1962, in the pages of Amazing Fantasy, Ditko and Lee brought to life Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man, changing the industry forever. Leaving Marvel in 1966, he drew Blue Beetle and Captain Atom for Charlton, Creeper and Shade the Changing Man for DC, and his independent effort Mr. A. Ditko returned to Marvel during the late 1970s and remained for much of the 1980s, co-creating Speedball, Squirrel Girl and other characters who would prove of unexpected importance in Marvel's later years.","brand":"Stan Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45790305124580,"sku":"9781302948993","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781302948993.jpg?v=1782941363"},{"product_id":"mighty-marvel-masterworks-the-x-men-vol-2-where-walks-the-juggernaut-stan-lee-paperback","title":"Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men Vol. 2 - Where Walks the Juggernaut -- Stan Lee, Paperback","description":"The X-Men blend super hero action, teen angst and a potent metaphor for the turbulent issues of the '60s into one powerful package! And in this volume, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby finished laying the foundation for what would later become comics' biggest franchise! Experience the unstoppable Juggernaut's devastating debut and learn his shocking connection to Professor X! Plus: Thrill to the first appearances of the cosmic Stranger, the power-copying Mimic, and - in a classic three-part saga - the mutant-hunting robots known as the Sentinels! And for good measure, it's all topped off with the return of Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants - and a devastating attack on the X-Men's school! They're mutant milestones one and all! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #11-19.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Outreach\/New Reader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781302946197\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12","brand":"Stan Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45790517952740,"sku":"9781302946197","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781302946197.jpg?v=1747205218"},{"product_id":"mighty-marvel-masterworks-the-avengers-vol-1-the-coming-of-the-avengers-stan-lee-paperback","title":"Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 1 - The Coming of the Avengers -- Stan Lee, Paperback","description":"Collects Avengers (1963) #1-10. The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Gathering together to face the evil Loki, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man and the Wasp join forces to become Marvel's most powerful team of heroes! And when Captain America returned from the frozen depths to battle alongside them, the Avengers truly took form! In this collection of the earliest adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, meet Kang the Conqueror, Wonder Man, the Space Phantom and Baron Zemo - and witness the debut of the Masters of Evil! But when a furious Hulk quits the Avengers and teams with the savage Sub-Mariner, will the green giant smash his former comrades? 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And let me tell you, True Believer, these two pull no punches! In these classic tales, Daredevil goes toe-to-toe with the Tri-Man and Gladiator, laughs it up at Leap-Frog, and sticks it to Stilt-Man - before marching through a marathon of the Masked Marauder, Mister Hyde and Cobra! And if all that's not enough for you, we have guest appearances from Spider-Man, Thor and Ka-Zar! And don't forget Matt Murdock's twin brother, Mike Murdock. Wait, what? Twin brother?! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #22-32.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Outreach\/New Reader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781302954284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriter\/editor \u003cb\u003eStan Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (1922-2018) made comic-book history together with Jack Kirby in 1961 with Fantastic Four #1. The monumental popularity of its new style inspired Lee to develop similarly themed characters -- including the Hulk and X-Men with Kirby, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Steve Ditko, and Daredevil with Bill Everett. After shepherding his creations through dozens of issues -- in some cases a hundred or more -- Lee allowed other writers to take over, but he maintained steady editorial control. Eventually, he helped expand Marvel into a multimedia empire. In recent years, his frequent cameo appearances in Marvel's films established Lee as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe unique, shadowy style of \u003cb\u003eGene Colan\u003c\/b\u003e (1926-2011) most memorably appeared in long stints on Captain America and Daredevil, and all 70 issues of Tomb of Dracula -- among the dozens of other Marvel titles he has drawn. His DC work on Detective Comics and Night Force is equally well remembered. During the Golden Age, he drew multiple war stories for Marvel and DC alike. Colan has earned several Eagle Awards and had professional art showings in New York City. His work on Ed Brubaker's Captain America at the age of 82 drew well-deserved raves.","brand":"Stan Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45821057827044,"sku":"9781302954284","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781302954284.jpg?v=1732669860"},{"product_id":"mighty-marvel-masterworks-the-fantastic-four-vol-3-it-started-on-yancy-street-stan-lee-paperback-1","title":"Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four Vol. 3 - It Started on Yancy Street -- Stan Lee, Paperback","description":"Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set the standard for out-of-this-world imaginative adventure with the Fantastic Four! Now, with all the Marvel Universe's super-heroic players in place, it's time for the FF to run the gauntlet! The Thing throws down with the Hulk in a battle so huge it takes the combined might of the FF and the Avengers to stop it! The Sub-Mariner makes a play for Sue Storm! The FF tangle with the X-Men! Nick Fury drops by in the story that set the table for his debut as an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Even Doctor Strange makes an ever-so-astral appearance! And there are villains, too - from the Mole Man and Doctor Doom to the Mad Thinker, Red Ghost and the outer-space Infant Terrible! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #21-29.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Outreach\/New Reader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781302949075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriter\/editor Stan Lee (1922-2018) made comic-book history together with Jack Kirby in 1961 with Fantastic Four #1. The monumental popularity of its new style inspired Lee to develop similarly themed characters -- including the Hulk and X-Men with Kirby, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Steve Ditko, and Daredevil with Bill Everett. After shepherding his creations through dozens of issues -- in some cases a hundred or more -- Lee allowed other writers to take over, but he maintained steady editorial control. Eventually, he helped expand Marvel into a multimedia empire. In recent years, his frequent cameo appearances in Marvel's films established Lee as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, Jack Kirby came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry. Beginning his career during the rising tide of Nazism, Kirby and fellow artist Joe Simon created the patriotic hero Captain America. Cap's exploits on the comic book page entertained millions of American readers at home and inspired U.S. troops fighting the enemy abroad. When World War II ended, the public's interest in super heroes waned; Kirby turned his artistic talents during the 1950s to other genres, such as monsters, Westerns and crime -- as well as the first-of-its-kind Young Romance Comics. In 1961, Kirby returned to super heroes to illustrate what would become the defining issue in Marvel Comics history: Fantastic Four #1. Written by Stan Lee, the team's debut revolutionized the industry overnight. In contrast to the staid artwork of his predecessors, Kirby's illustrations seemed to leap off the page with eye-popping action and drama. For the next decade, Kirby and Lee would introduce a mind-boggling array of new characters -- including the Avengers, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer and the X-Men. Taken together, Kirby's groundbreaking work with Lee formed the foundation of the Marvel Universe. In the early 1970s, Kirby moved to DC Comics, where his boundless creativity continued. He returned to Marvel in 1975, writing and illustrating Captain America and introducing his final major concept, the Eternals. With the explosion of TV animation during the 1980s, Kirby's talents turned to the small screen. Comic fans quickly recognized his work on such series as Thundarr the Barbarian and Turbo Teen. Kirby died in 1994, but his influence on the comic book industry is as strong as ever. His work has inspired a generation of professional artists and modern writers who continue to explore his vast universe of concepts and characters.","brand":"Stan Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46007993401572,"sku":"9781302949075","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781302949075.jpg?v=1738075125"},{"product_id":"fantastic-four-epic-collection-the-coming-of-galactus-new-printing-2-stan-lee-paperback","title":"Fantastic Four Epic Collection: The Coming of Galactus [New Printing 2] -- Stan Lee, Paperback","description":"Stan Lee called it \"the World's Greatest Comic Magazine,\" and he wasn't kidding. If Lee and Jack Kirby set the comics world on fire in 1961 with the debut of the Fantastic Four, in 1965 they burned it down. Letting loose an unmatched burst of rapid-fire creativity, they gave birth to the Frightful Four, the Inhumans, Galactus and the Silver Surfer - and even pulled off the first super hero wedding! The FF faces monster menaces galore, including Dragon Man - and out-of-this-world villains, from the shape-shifting Skrulls to the undersea warlord Attuma. But it's not just the panel-bursting action that makes FANTASTIC FOUR great. It's the drama of a family, united to explore all the wonders of the Marvel Universe side by side! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #33-51 and ANNUAL #3.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Kirby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvel Universe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/04\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 6.60w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781302950415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriter\/editor Stan Lee (1922-2018) made comic-book history together with Jack Kirby in 1961 with Fantastic Four #1. The monumental popularity of its new style inspired Lee to develop similarly themed characters -- including the Hulk and X-Men with Kirby, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Steve Ditko, and Daredevil with Bill Everett. After shepherding his creations through dozens of issues -- in some cases a hundred or more -- Lee allowed other writers to take over, but he maintained steady editorial control. Eventually, he helped expand Marvel into a multimedia empire. In recent years, his frequent cameo appearances in Marvel's films established Lee as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, Jack Kirby came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry. Beginning his career during the rising tide of Nazism, Kirby and fellow artist Joe Simon created the patriotic hero Captain America. Cap's exploits on the comic book page entertained millions of American readers at home and inspired U.S. troops fighting the enemy abroad. When World War II ended, the public's interest in super heroes waned; Kirby turned his artistic talents during the 1950s to other genres, such as monsters, Westerns and crime -- as well as the first-of-its-kind Young Romance Comics. In 1961, Kirby returned to super heroes to illustrate what would become the defining issue in Marvel Comics history: Fantastic Four #1. Written by Stan Lee, the team's debut revolutionized the industry overnight. In contrast to the staid artwork of his predecessors, Kirby's illustrations seemed to leap off the page with eye-popping action and drama. For the next decade, Kirby and Lee would introduce a mind-boggling array of new characters -- including the Avengers, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer and the X-Men. Taken together, Kirby's groundbreaking work with Lee formed the foundation of the Marvel Universe. In the early 1970s, Kirby moved to DC Comics, where his boundless creativity continued. He returned to Marvel in 1975, writing and illustrating Captain America and introducing his final major concept, the Eternals. With the explosion of TV animation during the 1980s, Kirby's talents turned to the small screen. Comic fans quickly recognized his work on such series as Thundarr the Barbarian and Turbo Teen. Kirby died in 1994, but his influence on the comic book industry is as strong as ever. 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The suc­cess of its new style inspired Lee and his many collaborators to de­velop a number of Super Heroes, including, with Jack Kirby, the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men; with Steve Ditko, the Amazing Spider-Man and Doctor Strange; and with Bill Everett, Daredevil. Lee oversaw the adventures of these creations for more than a decade before handing over the editorial reins at Marvel to others and focusing on developing Marvel's properties in other media. For the remainder of his long life, he continued to serve as a creative figure­head at Marvel and as an ambassador for the comics medium as a whole. In his final years, Lee's signature cameo appearances in Marvel's films established him as one of the world's most famous faces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917 to Jewish-Austrian parents on New York's Lower East Side, \u003cb\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e came of age at the birth of the American comic book industry. Horrified by the rise of Nazism, Kirby co-created the patriotic hero Captain America with Joe Simon in 1940. Cap's exploits on the comic book page entertained millions of American readers at home and inspired US troops fight­ing the enemy abroad. Kirby's partnership with Simon continued throughout the 1940s and early '50s; together, they produced com­ics in every popular genre, from Western to romance. In 1958, Kirby began his equally fruitful collaboration with writer- editor Stan Lee, and in 1961 the two men co-created the foundational text of the modern Marvel Universe: \u003ci\u003eThe Fantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e. Over the next de­cade, Kirby and Lee would introduce a mind- boggling array of new characters-- including the Avengers, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, and the X-Men. Kirby's groundbreaking work with Lee formed the foundation of the Marvel Universe. In the early 1970s, Kirby moved to DC Comics, where he created his intercon­nected Fourth World series, as well as freestanding titles such as \u003ci\u003eThe Demon\u003c\/i\u003e. He returned to Marvel in 1975, writing and illustrat­ing \u003ci\u003eThe Black Panther\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e, and introducing series such as \u003ci\u003eDevil Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Eternals\u003c\/i\u003e. Kirby died in 1994. Today, he is generally regarded as one of the most important and influential creators in the history of American comics. His work has inspired multiple generations of writers, artists, designers, and film­makers, who continue to explore his vast universe of concepts and characters. He was an inaugural inductee into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 1987. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBen Saunders \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor of English at the University of Oregon. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eDesiring Donne: Poetry, Sexuality, Interpreta­tion \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDo the Gods Wear Capes?: Spirituality, Fantasy, and Su­perheroes\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as numerous critical essays on subjects ranging from the writings of Shakespeare to the recordings of Little Richard. He has also curated several museum exhibitions of comics art, in­cluding the record- breaking, multimedia touring show \u003ci\u003eMarvel: Uni­verse of Super Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e-- a retrospective exploring the artistic and cultural impact of Marvel Comics from 1939 to the present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJerry Craft\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and illustrator of the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eClass Act. New Kid\u003c\/i\u003e is the winner of the 2020 John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature. In addition, \u003ci\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature. 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The web-slinger's daily strip brought Marvel's most popular hero from comic pages to newspapers worldwide. Through \u003cb\u003eStan Lee\u003c\/b\u003e's storytelling and \u003cb\u003eJohn Romita\u003c\/b\u003e's masterful art, the strip delivered dramatic storylines that pitted Spidey against classic foes while introducing brand new characters. In doing so, the strip helped make Spider-Man a household name beyond the comic book stands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1977 kicks off as J. Jonah Jameson invites none other than Doctor Doom, the iron-fisted ruler of Latveria, to address the U.N.--and it's up to Spider-Man to stop him from blackmailing the world's leaders! From there, the wall-crawler faces off against a rogues' gallery of iconic foes, including Doctor Octopus, the Kingpin, and Kraven the Hunter. 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