Keys related to Stan Lee outside of his writing credits
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Alpha Flight #-1
Marvel
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1997
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Vol. 2
Marriage of James Hudson aka Weapon Alpha and Heather Hudson
Stan Lee appears in this issue as the officiator of the wedding
1st appearance of Flex and Radius as children, prior to assuming codenames
Marriage of James Hudson aka Weapon Alpha and Heather Hudson
Stan Lee appears in this issue as the officiator of the wedding
1st appearance of Flex and Radius as children, prior to assuming codenames
Variant cover art by Skottie young
Fantastic Four #125
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
Final monthly issue written by Stan Lee before taking the role of Publisher for Marvel
Final monthly issue written by Stan Lee before taking the role of Publisher for Marvel
Fan Expo Canada 2010 exclusive
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
Fan Expo Canada 2010 exclusive
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
Suspense #29
Atlas
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1953
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Vol. 1
Four-page story titled Raving Maniac, written by Stan Lee that expressed his views on the intention and effect of horror comics during a time when the medium was facing heavy public scrutiny
Stan Lee appears in his own story as an editor confronted by an irate advocate of the theories presented by psychiatrist, Fredric Wertham, who went on to write the industry-altering Seduction of the Innocent (1954)
The “Raving Maniac” character is a representation of Wertham whose work led to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Four-page story titled Raving Maniac, written by Stan Lee that expressed his views on the intention and effect of horror comics during a time when the medium was facing heavy public scrutiny
Stan Lee appears in his own story as an editor confronted by an irate advocate of the theories presented by psychiatrist, Fredric Wertham, who went on to write the industry-altering Seduction of the Innocent (1954)
The “Raving Maniac” character is a representation of Wertham whose work led to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority
Variant cover art by Drew Moss
Stan Lee Box exclusive
Variant cover art by Lucas Werneck
Stan Lee Box exclusive
Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer #1
Marvel
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2006
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Vol. 1
Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel
Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Silver Surfer in various adventures
Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel
Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Silver Surfer in various adventures
The Boys #7
Dynamite Entertainment
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2007
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Vol. 2
Dynamite begins publishing The Boys, issues #1 - #6 published by WildStorm
1st team appearance of Payback: Tek-Knight, Stormfront, Swatto, Mind-Droid
1st appearance of The Legend, a parody of Stan Lee
Dynamite begins publishing The Boys, issues #1 - #6 published by WildStorm
1st team appearance of Payback: Tek-Knight, Stormfront, Swatto, Mind-Droid
1st appearance of The Legend, a parody of Stan Lee
Variant cover art by Greg Horn
Dubai convention exclusive
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #9, the first appearance of Electro (1964)
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #9, the first appearance of Electro (1964)
Daredevil #79
Marvel
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1971
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Vol. 1
Cameo appearance of Stan Lee with his wife Jane Clayton Boocock
Amazing Fantasy #12
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Debut of Stan Lee's letter column 'Mailbag'
Cameo appearances of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, silhouetted, in story
Debut of Stan Lee's letter column 'Mailbag'
Cameo appearances of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, silhouetted, in story
Margie #36
Marvel
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1947
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Vol. 1
Interior story includes an illustrated parody of Stan Lee
What If…? #11
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
What if?...The Original Marvel Bullpen Had Become The Fantastic Four
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky and Flo Steinberg as the Fantastic Four
What if?...The Original Marvel Bullpen Had Become The Fantastic Four
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky and Flo Steinberg as the Fantastic Four
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to his personal nurse that gave permission to draw blood from Mr. Lee
Initially, this issue and Rise of the Black Panther #1 (Stelfreeze variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to his personal nurse that gave permission to draw blood from Mr. Lee
Initially, this issue and Rise of the Black Panther #1 (Stelfreeze variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink pads containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to Mr. Lee's personal nurse that gave permission to his draw blood
Initially, this issue and Thor #700 (Dauterman variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Controversial variant with Stan Lee's signature stamped on the cover using ink pads containing his blood (referred to as Stan Lee's Solvent DNA Ink)
Includes a numbered hologram sticker printed with the words "Hands of Respect" and a Certificate of Authenticity
In April 2018, news broke that a former business associate of Stan's allegedly presented forged documents to Mr. Lee's personal nurse that gave permission to his draw blood
Initially, this issue and Thor #700 (Dauterman variant) were sold with the signature at a store on the Las Vegas strip but since then the stamp has been used on other covers
Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee
Thoughts & Images
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1947
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Vol. 1
Advice, insights and anecdotes written by Stan, intended to advise aspiring writers and artists
Multiple reprints exist, check copyright date for the publication year, 1947
Included is a detailed explanation of how Captain America was created
Advice, insights and anecdotes written by Stan, intended to advise aspiring writers and artists
Multiple reprints exist, check copyright date for the publication year, 1947
Included is a detailed explanation of how Captain America was created
Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee
Marvel
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2019
•
Vol. 1
One-shot exclusive given away at a special invite-only event hosted by Marvel on October 7, 2019 in New York City
Features photos and artist renderings of the company's longtime creator and ambassador along with stories from industry veterans celebrating Stan Lee's influence in comics
One-shot exclusive given away at a special invite-only event hosted by Marvel on October 7, 2019 in New York City
Features photos and artist renderings of the company's longtime creator and ambassador along with stories from industry veterans celebrating Stan Lee's influence in comics
Silver Surfer: Parable #2
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
Part two of a two-part limited series written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Moebius
Donny Cates pays tribute to Stan Lee in Silver Surfer Black #5 by including a phrase that originated in this issue: 'if we turn from battle because there is little hope of victory, where then would valor be?'
Part two of a two-part limited series written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Moebius
Donny Cates pays tribute to Stan Lee in Silver Surfer Black #5 by including a phrase that originated in this issue: 'if we turn from battle because there is little hope of victory, where then would valor be?'
Mister Miracle #6
DC
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1972
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Female Furies: Bernadeth, Lashina, Mad Harriet and Stompa, trained by Granny Goodness to be warriors for Darkseid
1st appearance of Funky Flashman, a parody of Stan Lee
1st team appearance of the Female Furies: Bernadeth, Lashina, Mad Harriet and Stompa, trained by Granny Goodness to be warriors for Darkseid
1st appearance of Funky Flashman, a parody of Stan Lee
Variant cover art by Chris Stevens
Variant cover art by Ed Piskor featuring Stan Lee
Graphic novel memoir of Stan Lee's life named after adjectives in the 'Amazing Spider-Man' 'Fantastic Four' and 'Incredible Hulk'
High value refers to the retail cost of the book
Graphic novel memoir of Stan Lee's life named after adjectives in the 'Amazing Spider-Man' 'Fantastic Four' and 'Incredible Hulk'
High value refers to the retail cost of the book
Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible
Touchstone
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2015
•
Vol. 1
Preview
12-page promotional preview of the graphic novel
Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1
Marvel
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2014
•
Vol. 1
According to Tom Brevoort, Senior Vice President of publishing at Marvel, this issue includes Stan Lee's final published story, 'Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge'
Stan Lee's first published story for Marvel was a two-page text feature in Captain America Comics #3 (May 1941) of the same name
Stan Lee adapted the two-page text story from 1941 into a traditional comic script 73 years later and Bruce Timm illustrated the panels
Stan Lee's first published story was also his last
According to Tom Brevoort, Senior Vice President of publishing at Marvel, this issue includes Stan Lee's final published story, 'Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge'
Stan Lee's first published story for Marvel was a two-page text feature in Captain America Comics #3 (May 1941) of the same name
Stan Lee adapted the two-page text story from 1941 into a traditional comic script 73 years later and Bruce Timm illustrated the panels
Stan Lee's first published story was also his last
Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man #1
Marvel
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2006
•
Vol. 1
Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel
Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Spider-Man in various adventures
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
Anniversary of Stan Lee's 65th year employed at Marvel
Stories that integrate Stan Lee with Spider-Man in various adventures
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
Just Imagine Stan Lee... #1
DC
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2001
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue, 'Just Imagine, Stan Lee's Batman' kicks off a twelve-issue series published by DC that invited Stan Lee to recreate their classic characters
1st appearance of Batman as a black man in a suit that looks like a monster bat
Premiere issue, 'Just Imagine, Stan Lee's Batman' kicks off a twelve-issue series published by DC that invited Stan Lee to recreate their classic characters
1st appearance of Batman as a black man in a suit that looks like a monster bat
Marvel Fumetti Book, The #1
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
Photo cover featuring Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson, John Byrne, Jim Shooter, Denny O'Neil, Paul Smith, Dave Cockrum, Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom, Mark Gruenwald, and Terry Austin.
Photo cover featuring Stan Lee, Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson, John Byrne, Jim Shooter, Denny O'Neil, Paul Smith, Dave Cockrum, Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom, Mark Gruenwald, and Terry Austin.
Marvel Age #41
Marvel
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1986
•
Vol. 1
Painted Cover Portrait of Stan Lee
Interview of Stan Lee by Kurt Busiek
Stan Lee Commentary
Painted Cover Portrait of Stan Lee
Interview of Stan Lee by Kurt Busiek
Stan Lee Commentary
Marvel Age #8
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Stan Lee and Jim Shooter
Marvel No Prize #1
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
A collection of continuity errors and other mistakes with narration by Stan Lee
"No-Prize" refers to the award given to readers who correctly pointed out these errors who were literally given no prize at the time
The term was first used by Stan Lee in a letter to fans found in the Fantastic Four #26 (1964)
A collection of continuity errors and other mistakes with narration by Stan Lee
"No-Prize" refers to the award given to readers who correctly pointed out these errors who were literally given no prize at the time
The term was first used by Stan Lee in a letter to fans found in the Fantastic Four #26 (1964)
Comic Reader #179
Street Enterprises
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Photo cover art featuring Stan Lee
Dark 'April Fool's' joke insinuating the death of Stan Lee
Photo cover art featuring Stan Lee
Dark 'April Fool's' joke insinuating the death of Stan Lee
FOOM Magazine #17
Marvel
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer
Stan Lee Interview
Back cover art featuring KISS
Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer
Stan Lee Interview
Back cover art featuring KISS
Black Rider #8
Marvel
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
Photo cover depicts Stan Lee in costume as the Black Rider
Mystic Comics #6
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
Captain America Comics #3
Marvel
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1941
•
Vol. 1
First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby
3rd appearance of Captain America
3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes
2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon
First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby
3rd appearance of Captain America
3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes
2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon
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