85 Years Later, Stan Lee's Very First Comic Is Aging Like Fine Wine

The very first comic Stan Lee ever wrote immediately proved he would become a Marvel legend. Marvel was built by a legion of visionary creators who shaped the fabric of the Marvel Universe's modern mythology. Jack Kirby’s dynamic world-building established the bedrock of the universe, Steve Ditko brought eccentric artistry to Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, and John Romita Sr. added essential elements to Spider-Man lore. In later years, Chris Claremont revolutionized superhero storytelling when he reimagined the X-Men, Jim Starlin introduced Thanos and the Infinity Gems, and Peter David gifted fans several character-defining runs on The Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, and Spider-Man 2099.