New Releases by Stan Lee

Just in time for its 50th anniversary, this is the landmark follow-up to the hit classic Origins of Marvel Comics. Originally published in 1975, Son of Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearances of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel’s modern storytelling mythology—X-Men, Iron Man, the Avengers, Daredevil, Nick Fury, the Watcher, and the Silver Surfer—all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Son of Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #39-46 and Annual (1964) #3. You just hit the jackpot, tiger! John Romita Sr. makes his AMAZING SPIDER-MAN debut - and, oh, what a debut it is! With his identity uncovered by the Green Goblin, Spider-Man finds himself fighting for his life - only to discover the Goblin is none other than Norman Osborn. It''s a story that reset the stakes for super heroes, and the historic moments don''t stop there. This Mighty Marvel Masterworks volume also features the first appearance of Mary Jane Watson, Spidey''s attempt to join the Avengers and the debuts of the Rhino and the Shocker! Peter Parker''s personal life also gets an upgrade when he moves out of Aunt May''s house and gets his first apartment, not to mention his first pair of wheels!

"Marvel presents the origins and history of its most famous creations, narrated by Stan (the Man) Lee, that stellar storyman who saw comics as more than dime-store material and turned his characters into 20th-century mythology. Included are the beginnings of The Fantastic Four, which hurled Marvel out of the era of monsters without soul into the age of cosmic heroes; The Hulk, brilliant scientist turned muddled monster; Spider-Man, the teenage superhero known affectionately to aficionados as "Spidey"; Thor, the surgeon turned Norse god with the mystical hammer and the Shakespearean speech pattern; and finally Dr. Strange, the oddball magician who uses his Satanic powers on the side of good. After you read the big full-color stories and learn about the first heady inspirations from Stan, you will see why Origins of Marvel Comics stands alone as one of the great classics ... an undying tribute to Marvel mania."--

Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary—the landmark book Origins of Marvel Comics by Stan Lee! A deluxe, collector’s edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel’s modern storytelling mythology—Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange—along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.

"One of the final projects of the legendary Stan Lee and beautifully illustrated by Spider-Man veteran Andie Tong. Stan Lee''s Backchannel centers on Tom Tanner and his father, Martin. On the surface, Tom is having an average high school life - struggling to stay on the lacrosse team, hiding his affections for his friend Sally, and trying to keep his head down and grades up. What the people around him don''t know is that Tom is an engineering prodigy who has been developing a highly sophisticated A.I. algorithm which awakens a power within him. While initially using this newfound power for personal gain and petty revenge, he learns of a dark secret from his father''s past that will change him forever. Along the way BACKCHANNEL, a decentralized hacktivist group causing havoc at prisons across the country, reaches out to Tom for help, setting him on a very dangerous path at an already dangerous time" -- Back cover.

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects The Avengers #1-4, 9, 16, 26, 28, 44, 57, 58, 71, 74, and 83. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Starting in 1961, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and their collaborators transformed the Super Hero 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 The Avengers—adding a resurrected Captain America shortly after. Over time the Avengers’ roster would frequently change, mirroring transformations in the Marvel Universe and the society that it reflected. This unique collection gathers key issues from the first few years of the series. A foreword by Leigh Bardugo, a scholarly introduction and apparatus by José Alaniz, and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Avengers and classic Marvel comics.

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects Fantastic Four #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 48, 49, 50, 51, and Fantastic Four Annual #6. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Throughout the 1960s, the Fantastic Four doubled as the flagship title and the creative laboratory of the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced dozens of new characters and concepts in its pages, while expanding the emotional bandwidth and visual vocabulary of the Super Hero genre with every issue. This collection gathers some key tales from Lee and Kirby’s lengthy tenure—from their first experiments in generic hybridity to the remarkable fusion of the cosmic and the quotidian that is the “The Galactus Trilogy.” A foreword by Jerry Craft and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of the Fantastic Four and classic Marvel comics.

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects X-Men #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 38, 41, 42, 44, 45, and 46. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. The 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. The title was bookended by some of the best Super Hero comics of that era; the first issue established a creative formula that continues to inspire contemporary creators, while the final issues remain acclaimed for the groundbreaking artwork of Neal Adams. This collection gathers several key tales from the original run of the classic X-Men series. A foreword by Rainbow Rowell and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of the X-Men and classic Marvel comics.

Born of the legendary imagination that brought us Spider-Man, The Avengers, The X-Men, and an enduring universe of marvelous heroes and villains, Stan Lee''s The Devil’s Quintet return to take on a fiendish new adversary: The Shadow Society. Ever since The Armageddon Code, the Devil’s Quintet have been using their demonic powers to fight evil and protect the world, while remaining nothing but an urban legend to the general public. But the Devil is not about to let them keep using his powers for good. Created by Satan himself to counter the Quintet, the Shadow Society are five saintly men and women that have been secretly (and strategically) possessed by five of Hell’s most powerful demons. Granted supernatural powers of their own, they are part of a literally diabolical plot to strike at the very heart of the Quintet—and destroy humanity’s last hope! At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From the mind of legendary comics creator Stan Lee, the architect of the Marvel Universe, comes Alliances: Orphans, a brand-new original graphic novel set in the New York Times best-selling Alliances universe, co-written by Lee with Luke Lieberman (Red Sonja) and Ryan Silbert (The Coldest Case). This cosmic adventure features fully painted artwork by Bill Sienkiewicz, who handles the prologue and cover, and Szymon Kudranski. Orphans blasts readers into the heart of our galaxy alongside William Ackerson, a man lost in space on a quest to find the source of his uncanny abilities. As gravity waves ripple across reality, warping time and space, he meets the Orphans. They are each the last of their kind, all their kin having been wiped out by the alien Hive: Little Boy, their giant childlike leader; Haze, a caustic creature of pure vapor; Rascal, a self-loathing zealot with dark secrets; and Critter, a being that''s equal parts monster and puppy. This ragtag group find themselves in over their heads when their space-heist is hijacked. They have a stowaway with her own agenda: Samsi, the fearsome survivor of a civilization that once ruled the galaxy. Orphans is a fast-paced, intergalactic treasure hunt that explodes the Alliances universe into the cosmos. It introduces an extraordinary band of lone survivors, that must become a family to save the very fabric of reality.

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy. A Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Edition Collects Captain America Comics #1 (1941); the Captain America stories from Tales of Suspense #59, #63-68, #75-81, #92-95, #110-113 (1964-1969); “Captain America…Commie Smasher” from Captain America #78 (1954). It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Drawing upon multiple comic book series, this collection includes Captain America’s very first appearances from 1941 alongside key examples of his first solo stories of the 1960s, in which Steve Rogers, the newly resurrected hero of World War II, searches to find his place in a new and unfamiliar world. As the contents reveal, the transformations of this American icon thus mark parallel transformations in the nation itself. A foreword by Gene Luen Yang and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of Captain America and classic Marvel comics. The Penguin Classics black spine paperback features full-color art throughout.

When the city''s policemen begin to disappear, Captain America takes a job as one of New York''s finest -it''s a new direction for the red-white-and-blue Avenger! There''s also larger-than-life villains - from the Grey Gargoyle to Hydra to the Red Skull, providing plenty of opportunity for Cap to swing that shield! And speaking of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury''s spy shop is here, too - and they''ll be fighting both for and against Cap! Meanwhile, the Falcon has a surprise encounter with two familiar - and anything but friendly - faces who will change Captain America''s life forever. It''s the shock of the year as Cap discovers that while he was frozen in the Arctic, there was a second Captain America and Bucky! Now they''re back...and fighting mad! COLLECTING: VOL. 4: CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) 139-159

Collects Black Panther (2005) #1-6, Fantastic Four (1961) #52-53. Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr. delve deep into the mind of the Black Panther in the next in our series of graphic novels handpicked by Marvel Editorial to showcase pivotal storylines written and drawn by some of Marvel’s most acclaimed creators! In the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, a technologically advanced civilization that for centuries has stood alone as an unconquerable land inhabited by invincible warriors. Governing Wakanda is a lineage of warrior-kings — and T’Challa, the Black Panther, is the latest in this family line! But now outsiders are once more assembling to invade Wakanda and plunder its riches — led by Klaw, a deadly assassin who murdered T’Challa’s father. Even with Wakanda’s might and his own superhuman skills, can the Black Panther prevail against Klaw’s massive invasion force?

Siapa yang tidak kenal Stan Lee, sosok kreatif di balik Marvel Comics? Salah satu nama paling legendaris dalam sejarah komik ini merupakan otak yang menghadirkan Spider-Man, X-Men, The Avengers, Fantastic Four, dan para pahlawan paling terkenal di dunia. Ciri khas karya Stan Lee adalah pahlawan super yang manusiawi dan punya cela serta tokoh lawan dengan latar belakang kompleks—bukan semata-mata pertarungan si baik versus si jahat yang sempat menjadi formula utama di komik pada umumnya. Lewat komik memoar ini, Stan Lee menceritakan kisah hidupnya dengan semangat yang sama ketika ia menulis komik. Dari masa kecil yang serbasulit, perjuangan merintis karier kepenulisan, pelatihan militer semasa Perang Dunia II, kebangkitan Marvel pada era 1960-an, kisah cinta yang unik, hingga jatuh bangun Marvel menuju layar bioskop, Amazing Fantastic Incredible merupakan dokumentasi lengkap jejak langkah seorang manusia dan warisan yang ia tinggalkan bagi industri yang ia tekuni sepanjang kariernya. Menghibur, mengharukan, dan apa adanya, buku ini merupakan bacaan wajib bagi para penggemar dan kolektor komik segala usia.

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #88-104, Annual (1963) #7; Fantastic Four: The Lost Adventure (2008). Certifiably the World’s Greatest Comic Collaboration, the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby FANTASTIC FOUR run stands as one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of comics! Together, Stan and Jack’s FF laid the foundation of the Marvel Universe and birthed more amazing concepts and characters than any series before or since. Here, in the final issues of their run, expect plenty of explosive action and family drama — including the Mole Man, an interstellar gladiatorial arena, Doctor Doom, a mission to save Apollo 11, the Inhumans, the Sub-Mariner, Magneto and more! And to top it all off, we’re including the completed version of Stan and Jack’s “lost” FF issue!

Presents a collection of opinion columns published in Marvel comic books from 1967 to 1980.

A new collection of the 2001 event in which Stan Lee reinvented DC''s greatest heroes. Back in print following the comic book legend''s passing in 2018. Stan Lee, the writer who co-created Marvel''s greatest super heroes, reimagines DC''s greatest heroes. Collects Just Imagine Stan Lee with Dave Gibbons Creating Green Lantern #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Jerry Ordway Creating JLA #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Jim Lee Creating Wonder Woman #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Joe Kubert Creating Batman #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with John Buscema Creating Superman #1 and Just Imagine Stan Lee with Kevin Maguire Creating Flash #1

From the co-creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe and some of the most popular comic book characters of all time comes an in-depth comics drawing instruction book revealing the tools, styles, and techniques of today''s top comics artists. Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, Stan Lee''s Master Class is the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering and create fantastic worlds perfect for today''s modern comic book audience. With examples from his classic collaborations at Marvel Comics and from today''s top comics artists, Lee builds on concepts only touched upon in his previous instructional offerings and provides a pathway for aspiring artists to bring their comic book artwork to professional-quality levels. Advance praise for Stan Lee’s Master Class “Stan Lee dedicated his life to perfecting the art and craft of comic book storytelling. Stan Lee’s Master Class distills his decades of experience into practical and clearly explained lessons to help you make the best comics you can. It’s like having Stan looking over your shoulder.”—Danny Fingeroth, longtime colleague of Stan Lee, and author of A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee

Cameron, ein nur mäßig erfolgreicher YouTuber (16 Abonnenten), wird während eines Livestreams auf dem Eriesee plötzlich vom Blitz getroffen. Das Video geht viral und Cameron ist endlich so berühmt, wie er immer sein wollte. Allerdings liegt er mit einem brummenden Schädel im Krankenhaus. Erst zu Hause stellt Cameron fest, dass der Krawall in seinem Kopf von den elektronischen Gegenständen in seiner Umgebung stammt. Er kann sich mental mit ihnen verbinden und sie manipulieren: sein Smartphone, seinen Laptop, das Fitnessarmband seiner Mutter und sogar den Kühlschrank. Diese Superskills wird Cameron auch brauchen, denn eine dunkle Macht bedroht den Planeten, deren Zerstörungskraft all unsere Vorstellungen sprengen wird. "Typisch Stan Lee, dass er sich das Beste für den Schluss aufgehoben hat. Was das für ein Film werden wird ..." James Patterson Stan Lee , popkulturelle Legende und Mastermind hinter Marvel ́s AvengersTM , Black PantherTM , X-MenTM und Spider-ManTM , wollte schon immer einen Roman schreiben. Im Alter von 95 Jahren hat er sich diesen Wunsch erfüllt und seine Fans mit einem letzten halsbrecherischen Abenteuer überrascht. Stan Lees Jugendroman ist bis oben hin voll mit so aufregender Technologie , dass man die Zukunft kaum abwarten kann – eine um KIs erweiterte Lebenswelt, die manchmal nur eine Illusion ist: a trick of light .

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Stan Lee''s employment at Marvel Comics! In five all-new 10-page tales written by ''The Man'' himself, Stan meets his webslinging creation, journeys to Greenwich Villiage to catch up with his old pal Doctor Strange, is abducted to Latveria by the sinister Doctor Doom, makes the mistake of bicycling past Yancy Street and surfs the stars with a certain silver-skinned space-farer! Plus: Today''s hottest writers and artists pay homage to Stan''s life and career in five new 10-page stories.

From Stan Lee, the pop culture legend behind Marvel’s The Avengers™, Black Panther™, X-Men™, Spider-Man™, The Fantastic Four™, and Iron Man™, comes a major literary event featuring two heroic teenagers—one born with extraordinary gifts, one unwillingly transformed. Together they can change the world . . . or put it in the destructive hands of a danger beyond imagination. Set in Stan Lee’s Alliances Universe, co-created by Lee, Luke Lieberman, and Ryan Silbert, and along with Edgar Award–nominated co-writer Kat Rosenfield, Stan Lee delivers a novel packed with the pulse-pounding, breakneck adventure and the sheer exuberant invention that have defined his career as the creative mastermind behind Marvel’s spectacular universe. “Leave it to Stan Lee to save his very best for last. A Trick of Light is as heartfelt and emotional as it is original and exciting. What a movie this one will make.”—James Patterson “For lovers of Stan Lee this is nothing short of a publishing event! (And, honestly, who the hell doesn’t love Stan Lee?) Beguiling, cinematic, operatic, A Trick of Light is a bracing espresso first thing in the morning and the thrum of a familiar love deep at night.”—Gary Shteyngart, author of Absurdistan and Lake Success

Collects Amazing Adventures (1970) #11-17; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #92; Incredible Hulk (1968) #150, #161, #172 And #180-182; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #4 And #23; Avengers (1963) #110-111; Captain America (1968) #172-175; Defenders (1972) #15-16; And Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4. Continuing the saga of Marvel’s original mutant team! Hank McCoy sets off on his own, taking a research job — but his scientific curiosity will curse him forever when an experiment gone wrong transforms him into a fanged, furry Beast! Meanwhile, the other X-Men find themselves pursued by a secret adversary that seeks to pick them off one by one. They must join forces with Captain America to save the nation and rescue their mutant comrades! Also featuring the first appearances of Wolverine and Madrox the Multiple Man, an X-Men/Avengers battle against Magneto and a host of rare covers!

Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics’ timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK’s best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who’s Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. Marvel Encyclopedia features: - Authoritative, Marvel-approved text for more than 1,200 Marvel characters. - Most comprehensive reference guide to Marvel Comics characters on the market, from iconic heroes and villains to a multitude of lesser-known, supporting characters - Lavishly illustrated format will appeal to both Marvel Comics aficionados and more casual fans - A to Z and ranked presentation of characters provides an accessible framework, which is supported with an extensive index - Contains new entries for more than 20 characters From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel’s hottest up-and-coming talents. This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again. © 2020 MARVEL

Collecting Strange Tales Annual #2 And Material From Strange Tales (1951) #101-134. After the Fantastic Fouru0092s groundbreaking debut, readers couldnu0092t get enough of Marvelu0092s innovative new heroes u0097 especially the Human Torch! So Stan Lee and Jack Kirby gave the fiery teen sensation his own series in the pages of STRANGE TALES! After a hot streak of solo stories, the Torch was joined by the ever-lovinu0092 blue-eyed Thing, and the two teammates tackled some of the wildest neu0092er-do-wells of the Silver Age: the Wizard, the Sandman, the Rabble Rouser, Plantman and the one and only Paste-Pot Pete! Also featuring Marvelu0092s first fire-and-ice battle between the Torch and the X-Menu0092s Iceman u0097 and guest stars Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman!

The God of Thunder takes on The Strongest One There Is as two Marvel Universe heavyweights clash! A rivalry for the ages begins shortly after Hulk quits the Avengers, with a test of strength between former teammates! Things escalate when the jade giant recruits powerful allies of his own, paving the way for Thor vs. Hulk to be the main event of an Avengers/Defenders War! Hammer meets fist again and again, including a journey to Hel and back, and blockbuster bouts between the Odinson and the Red Hulk! It''s god against monster, in the Mightiest Marvel Manner of all! COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) #3, SUBMARINER (1968) #35, DEFENDERS (1972) #10, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #255 AND #440, THOR (1966) #385 AND #489, HULK (2008) #5-6, WHAT IF? (1977) #45; MATERIAL FROM JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #112, INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL 2001, HULK (2008) #26.

Un nuovo appuntamento dedicato ai racconti storici dell’Arrampicamuri scritti da Stan Lee, disegnati da Steve Ditko e dal suo successore su Amazing Spider-Man: “Jazzy” John Romita. In queste avventure un disperato Spider-Man si scontra con il Dottor Octopus per salvare la vita di zia May, che sta morendo per avvelenamento da radiazioni, mentre Peter Parker scopre l’identità segreta della sua nemesi: Goblin! Contiene la riproposta di Amazing Spider-Man 31-40, originariamente usciti nel 1965/1966.

''CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE¡¯ is the latest superhero series from legendary creator, STAN LEE that the animated shorts seen on Angry Birds ToonsTV with over 30 Million views worldwide are based on. In this issue, Raju¡¯s growing overconfidence in his abilities as Chakra the Invincible begins to worry his mentor Dr. Singh, while Raju¡¯s brother Sameer gets drawn into a conspiracy that could mean the end of the world as we know it!

In this gorgeously illustrated, full-color graphic memoir, Stan Lee—comic book legend and cocreator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other Marvel superheroes—shares his iconic legacy and the story of how modern comics came to be. Stan Lee is a man who needs no introduction. The most legendary name in the history of comic books, he was the leading creative force behind Marvel Comics, and brought to life—and into the mainstream—some of the world’s best-known heroes and most infamous villains throughout his career. His stories—filled with superheroes struggling with personal hang-ups and bad guys who possessed previously unseen psychological complexity—added wit and subtlety to a field previously locked into flat portrayals of good vs. evil. Lee put the human in superhuman and in doing so, created a new mythology for the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. In this beautifully illustrated graphic memoir—illustrated by celebrated artist Colleen Doran—discover the true story behind the man, written with the same inimitable wit, energy, and offbeat spirit that he brought to the world of comics. Moving from his impoverished childhood in Manhattan to his early days writing comics, through his military training films during World War II and the rise of the Marvel empire in the 1960s to the current cinematic resurgence, Amazing Fantastic Incredible documents the life of a man and the legacy of an industry and career. This funny, moving, and incredibly honest memoir is a must-have for collectors and fans of comic books and graphic novels of every age.

Celebrating S.H.I.E.L.D.''s 50th anniversary, Marvel proudly presents the very first S.H.I.E.L.D. adventures! Having revolutionized everything from super heroes to war and Westerns, in 1965 Stan Lee & Jack Kirby set their sights on the spy game. Cold War covert ops had been dominating headlines, so they created an international organization to protect the Marvel Universe. Headed by Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. featured amazing gadgets, world-dominating villains and the debut of the awesome Helicarrier! Collecting: Strange Tales (1951) #135-150, Fantastic Four (1961) #21, Tales of Suspense (1959) #78.