Stan Lee

Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was a legendary American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. He is best known for transforming Marvel Comics from a small publishing house into a multimedia giant, and for co-creating some of the most iconic superheroes in comic book history.

With artist collaborators like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and others, Stan Lee co-created timeless characters including:

• Spider-Man
• Iron Man
• Thor
• The X-Men
• The Incredible Hulk
• Captain America (revamped version)
• Doctor Strange
• Black Panther
• The Fantastic Four

What made Lee’s creations stand out was his emphasis on character depth and human flaws. His heroes were often as emotionally complex as they were powerful—dealing with real-world issues like identity, prejudice, and personal responsibility.

Beyond writing, Stan Lee became the beloved face of Marvel, known for his enthusiastic personality, catchphrases ("Excelsior!"), and frequent cameos in Marvel films.

He also launched new projects in his later years through POW! Entertainment, continuing to influence pop culture until his passing in 2018.

Stan Lee’s legacy is immortalized in comics, movies, and the hearts of fans across the world.