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Marvel Jul 1997 Vol 2

Alpha Flight #-1

Alpha Flight #-1
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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
Atlas Apr 1953

Suspense #29

Suspense #29
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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
Dynamite Entertainment Jun 2007 Vol 2

The Boys #7

The Boys #7
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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
Marvel Oct 1978

What If…? #11

What If…? #11
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What if?...The Original Marvel Bullpen Had Become The Fantastic Four
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky and Flo Steinberg as the Fantastic Four
Marvel Jan 2018

Thor #700

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Thor #700
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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
Marvel Mar 2018

Rise of the Black Panther #1

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Rise of the Black Panther #1
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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
Thoughts & Images Jun 1947

Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee

Secrets Behind the Comics by Stan Lee
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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 Oct 2019

Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee

Marvel Celebrates Stan Lee
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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
Marvel Jan 1989

Silver Surfer: Parable #2

Silver Surfer: Parable #2
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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?'
DC Jan 1972

Mister Miracle #6

Mister Miracle #6
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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
Marvel Oct 2014

Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1

Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration #1
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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
Marvel Nov 2006

Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man #1

Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man #1
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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)
DC Sep 2001

Just Imagine Stan Lee... #1

Just Imagine Stan Lee... #1
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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 Apr 1984

Marvel Fumetti Book, The #1

Marvel Fumetti Book, The #1
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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 Jan 1983

Marvel No Prize #1

Marvel No Prize #1
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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)
Timely Oct 1941

Mystic Comics #6

Mystic Comics #6
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1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee
Origin of the Challenger
Marvel May 1941

Captain America Comics #3

Captain America Comics #3
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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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