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Birth date
Stan Lee was born on December 28, 1922 (age 93), Manhattan -
The Great Depression era
The stock market crashed and affected thousands of familys. Stan helped his family by getting a part time job at a movie cinima, he was an usher. -
Teenage years
Stan attended DeWitt Clinton High School during his teenage years, wanting to become a writer. He enjoyed writing and reading. He lived in a one bedroom apartment, his parents sleeping on a fold-out couch, while the brothers shared the room. He graduated high school at a young age of 16 and a half, joining WPA Federal Theatre Project. -
starting career
Lieber, who later shortened his name to "Lee" as a writer, went on to be hired as an office assistant at Timely Comics in 1939 and became an interim editor for the company in the early 1940s. Lee also served domestically in the Army during World War II, working as a writer and illustrator. -
marriage
Stan eventually found his partner and got married to Joan B. lee on December 5, 1947 -
first child
Stan Lee eventually had his first daughter named Joan Celia Lee. -
2nd child
Stan Lee did have a second daughter. But sadly three days after birth, Jan Lee passed away. -
Co-creating the Fantastic Four
In the early '60s, Lee was called upon by his boss to create a series for Marvel Comics (Timely's new name) that could compete with rival DC Comics' hit title Justice League of America. Citing writing influences like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Jules Verne, and following the encouragement of his wife Joan, Lee did away with some of the usual superhero conventions. Hence, with artist and co-creator Jack Kirby, the Fantastic Four was born in 1961. -
Spider-Man is born!
The Iconic superhero we know and love today was created by Stan in 1962. -
Captain America makes a return!
Captain America returns more even more popular than he ever was before, 20 years ago. -
Black Panther makes his debut
The first black superhero makes an appearance shortly after the return of Captain America. -
Jack Kirby passes away
Stan Lees good friend and co worker, Jack Kirby passes away. -
Spider-Man movie (2002)
Spider man gets his first live action movie in the U.S. and gace Marvel a boost in money to gain popularity and make moer comics and movies. -
San lee currently
Today, Stan Lee is an iconic man for the creations and heroes he has published that we all know and love today. Marvel has its own trilogy in movies now and just came out with one called "Deadpool" and the 3rd Captain America is about to be released.
