Stan Lee

Stanley Martin Lieber

Dec 28, 1922

Was born in New York. Lieber is his real last name, but later shortened his name to "Lee" as a writer.

Timely Comics

Jan 1, 1939

Stan was first hired as an office assistant at Timely Comics in 1939.

Intermin editor

Jan 1, 1940

At timely Comics he was promoted to intermin editor for the company.

First Comic

Jan 1, 1941

He first began to work on comics in 1941 on the third issue of Captain America.

Fantastic Four

Nov 1, 1961

Lee launched the superhero team the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four in 1961,

Incredible Hulk

May 1, 1962

Incredible Hulk was released

The Amazing Spider-Man

Aug 1, 1962

The Amazing Spider-Man was released in the Amazing Fantasy #15.

Editorial director and publisher

Jan 1, 1972

Marvel Comics became a highly popular franchise, and Stan Lee was promoted to editorial director and publisher in 1972

Amercian National Medal of the Arts

Nov 17, 2008

Lee was awarded the 2008 American Nation Medal of the Arts for his services to comic books and production.

Married

Dec 5, 2015

Married Joan Lee.