An amazingly abridged list of the best characters cocreated by stan lee. Hired by captain america cocreator joe simon, lee started off as an assistant at. All comics characters created by stan lee, listed ranker. Stan lee leaves has left behind a legacy of iconic comic book characters that have made a gargantuan impact on pop culture but among the spidermans, iron mans, and hulks that the late marvel comics editor created oftentimes with illustrator jack kirby are some equally impactful female superheroes and supervillains. I dont believe he wrote the book specifically to discredit his collaborators, that was just the effect. To do so, we took the marvel database think wikipedia but for people who spent their adolescent wednesday nights at weasels comic vault and downloaded data on all 54,000 characters included there. Lee, who made cameos in a number of the marvel cinematic universe movies, is credited with creating some of the most popular comic book superheroes and villains of all time. Stan lee initially broke into comics at just 17 years of age during a time before marvel was even its own company. Blogs comic book men stan lee answers questions from. Stan lee was in the process of creating one final marvel superhero before he died, its been revealed. It was the trippiest of comic series at the time, as the book touched on. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.
For better or worse, we live in stan lee s america, and not just because the comic book characters he co created have been so successfully woven into the iconographic tapestry of modern american popular culture. With steve ditko, stan lee cocreated doctor strange and spiderman. Over most of the next decade, the iconic pair worked together for 102 issues and a few specials, where they created the worlds of the fantastic four, the inhumans, black panther and laid out the framework for marvels cosmos. Which popular marvel characters did stan lee not create. Breaking from the traditional superhero archetype, these characters were flawed, argued with each other, dealt with selfdoubt and made mistakes. Of the silver age characters, theres plenty of argument room for any and all of them as to how much of any given c.
Alongside other legends jack kirby and steve ditko. Stan lee had to help his family thrive through the great depression by doing whatever he could to make money. Stan lee created or cocreated a huge number of the marvel characters you see on screen today although he did have a lot of help, particularly from his longtime collaborator jack kirby. Stan lees 1998 prediction about avengers movies proves. Stan lee was an american comic book writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Famous comic book characters created or cocreated by stan lee, listed alphabetically with photos. Nor were they a modern mythology that sprang out of the collective. Stan lee co created over 1,000 marvel heroes and villains. Though he was created in the 70s, much of groos chaotic, exaggerated. Stan lee was a revered comic book creator who help make many superheroes we all know. Learn more about lees life and career in this article.
Characters and teams created or co created by stan lee. Nov 14, 2018 stan lee initially broke into comics at just 17 years of age during a time before marvel was even its own company. Stan lee created one final marvel superhero before his. Nov 12, 2018 lee, who made cameos in a number of the marvel cinematic universe movies, is credited with creating some of the most popular comic book superheroes and villains of all time, including spiderman. Then by 2012, stan is hired by archie comics to create a new comic book series. So be sure to ask your local comic book shop about their current. Also be sure to check out and vote for your favorite characters in this l. This penlighten post salutes the master, and lists out a few of his greatest creations over the last five decades. As we look back at his incredible legacy following his passing, here.
Here are some of the most beloved superheroes and villains youd never. Stan lee created many of the most famous comic books of all time, usually about the adventures of a hero. Stan lee was a revered comicbook creator who help make many superheroes we all know. Spiderman, the xmen, the fantastic four, thor, the incredible hulk, iron man, the black panther, dr. Stan lee s most iconic marvel comic book creations. Why stan lee created black panther and other powerful. Stan lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of marvel comics whose fantabulous but flawed creations made him a reallife superhero to comicbook lovers everywhere, has died. In the wake of reports that stan lee passed away at the age of 95 on monday, fans are mourning the loss of the legendary marvel comics creator. Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he helped to create were the fantastic four, spiderman, the hulk, the avengers, daredevil, and the xmen. Lee and cocreator of marvel comics jack kirby created classic superhero characters such as the fantastic four, thor, hulk, iron man, the avengers, xmen and. Nov 12, 2018 stan lee was a walking reminder that it wasnt a company or a corporation or a brand that made all these things we love. Lee was the one who was behind spiderman, one of marvels most successful characters of all time and the most profitable comic book. Ben skirvin, photographer, aspiring comic book writer and entrepreneur. Nov, 2018 yesterday, on the 12th of november, one of the most famous american comic book writers and publishers, stan lee, passed away.
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 343 total. Even more amazingly, he wrote most of the books they were. Stan the man lee born stanley martin lieber, december 28, 1922 november 12, 2018 was a comic book writer, editor, chairman emeritus of marvel comics, and creator or cocreator of just about all of marvels most recognizable characters, with the major exceptions being captain america note, the punisher note, and wolverine note. Face front, true believers, and recognize this marvelous multitude of characters, the most bombastic cocreations of the late, great stan the man lee. Stan lee cocreated some of the most iconic characters in all of comic book history his heroes and villains stacked up well against the gods. A longtime friend of stan lee, he also helped negotiate the deal that allowed lee to continue as chairman emeritus of marvel comics, while freeing him to develop characters and stories outside of. He is noted for his extensive cameo appearances in marvel films and video games. Pages in category characters created by stan lee galactus mac gargan gargoyle comics giantman gibbon comics giganto gladiator melvin potter goliath marvel comics goom gorgon inhuman the governator green goblin grey gargoyle jean grey dr. Spiderman the wisecracking everyman with the amazing powers of a spider and the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Like thor, the character is inspired by norse mythology. Did stan lee create all of the marvel comics characters. Stan lee, the legendary comic book writer and editor who helped redefine the medium when he cocreated much of marvel comics vast library. Marvel icon stan lee, who passed away at the age of 95, created a legacy. Stan lee was a legend in the world of comics, having created some of the most popular comic book characters of all time. In this interview with comic book men fans, former chairman of marvel comics and comic book legend stan lee talks about which of his characters he identifies with most and the strangest items hes ever signed q. Lee grew up in the washington heights neighborhood of manhattan and attended dewitt clinton high school in the bronx. The characters he has created include the fantastic four, spiderman, iron man, the avengers and the incredible hulk. The marvel characters and comics that stan lee created insider.
Stan lee, american comic book writer best known for his work with marvel comics. Lets write the words and create illustrations to tell our own comic story. Stan i met him a few times and he told me to call him stan did get a lot of cre. Yesterday, on the 12th of november, one of the most famous american comic book writers and publishers, stan lee, passed away. Stan lee created m arvel c omics, with a big m and big c. Stan was born in new york city, to celia solomon and jack lieber, a dress cutter. Lee cocreated spiderman, the hulk, doctor strange, the fantastic four, iron man. His editorial approach to the superhero genre helped make marvel comics a publishing powerhouse. Nov 12, 2018 stan lee, the legendary comic book writer and editor who helped redefine the medium when he cocreated much of marvel comics vast library of characters and concepts, died monday, according to a. First appearing in 1962, loki is thors brother and the god of mischief. Alongside other legends jack kirby and steve ditko he created such. But on top of all that, he brought us one of the greatest comic book villains of all. A cornerstone of marvels universe of characters, the fantastic four remains one of the most popular superhero teams in comic book history.
This category is for fictional characters created or cocreated by stan lee. Artists tributes to late comic book legend stan lee rip. Four groundbreaking marvel female characters that stan lee. May 12, 2014 the 100 best comic book characters of all time. We can download the printable from noggin to get us started or create our own. Four groundbreaking female characters that we can thank stan. The marvel comics publisher helped to create many of the universes bestloved characters. He rose through the ranks of a familyrun 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. December 28, 1922 november 12, 2018 was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer.
Legendary comic book writer stan lee has died at the age 95. In the big bang theory, 3rd season, 16th episode, raj koothrappali has some issues about stan lee s choose for characters names. Stan lee creator spotlight marvel comic reading lists. The marvel version of loki was created by lee, kirby, and lieber. Jc lee, the daughter of the late comic book legend, vowed to see the male character through. Fred prouserreuters with his comics and characters, lee transformed america. Nov 14, 2018 stan lee was in the process of creating one final marvel superhero before he died, its been revealed. Famed comic book creator stan lee created over 300 characters while working at marvel as a writer and then as editor in chief. Lee also created or cocreated the following characters. Fantastic four, american team of comic strip superheroes, created by stan lee and jack kirby for marvel comics in 1961, that brought an element of realism to the genre unique for its time.
All the golden age characters were in print before 17yearold stan lee went to work at marvel. The comics legend helped conjure countless characters and stories in the silver. Lets create our own comic book, just like stan lee. It turns out that lee is listed as having created or cocreated 1,082 of them. Doctor stephen strange, sorcerer supreme, was created by stan lee and artist steve ditko in 1963 as a way to bring a different kind of character and themes of mysticism to marvel comics. Lee co created spiderman, the hulk, doctor strange, the fantastic four, iron man. Stan lee was an american comicbook writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. Think marvel comics, and the first superhero that comes to mind is the inimitable stan lee. After some unsuccessful pitches, stan felt disappointment and seemed he finally ran out. Stan lee was a jewish american comic book writer, editor and publisher and the former president and chairman of marvel comics stanley martin lieber was born on december 28, 1922, in new york city to romanianborn jewish immigrant parents, celia nee solomon and jack lieber. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste.
By and large one of the most famous characters lee helped create was none other than peter parkerspiderman. Not only is lee responsible for some of the most popular comic book characters of alltime, but the characters he created are responsible for ushering in a new era of entertainment, as marvel studios and comic book filmmaking have dominated the industry for the last decadeplus. Stan the man lee was one of the most famous writers of comic books. Lee and jack the king kirby teamed up to bring the xmen into the world in the fall of 1963. Eventually when the great depression passed, he then got a job as a comic book writer and co created different characters. The marvel characters and comics that stan lee created. Henry jonathan hank pym is a fictional superhero character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Stan lees 10 most iconic marvel creations syfy wire.
Stan lee created one final marvel superhero before his death. Above and below youre reading a list of the most notable comic book. Stan lee is the most famous character in the history of comics, a testament to his. Why stan lee created black panther and other powerful black. Stan lee was the most famous individual comic book history. Raj koothrappalis list about stan lee s characters names. Nov 12, 2018 stan lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of marvel comics whose fantabulous but flawed creations made him a reallife superhero to comic book lovers everywhere, has died. Eventually when the great depression passed, he then got a job as a comic book writer and cocreated different characters. In collaboration with others at marvelparticularly cowriterartists jack kirby and steve ditko he cocreated numerous popular fictional characters, including superheroes spiderman, the xmen, iron man, thor, the hulk, black widow, the fantastic four, black panther, daredevil, doctor strange, scarlet witch and antman. Why did stan lee write the origins of marvel comics in. Also be sure to check out and vote for your favorite characters in this list of the best comic book characters created by stan lee.
Stan lees 1998 prediction about avengers movies proves the. Stan lee, who added social issues into all his comic book characters, went down in history as the man who created the first superhero of african descent in mainstream american comic books. Strange, nick fury, daredevil, antman, the guardians of the galaxy, etc. Theres absolutely no question that the late, great stan lee was a genius. Stan lee was just as creative as kirby, but in a different way. His editorial approach to the superhero genre helped make marvel comics a publishing. Below youll find a list of over a hundred of his creations, listed in the order they were created. Characters and teams created or cocreated by stan lee.