Stan Lee biography press release from Marvel Comics Group, late 1970s

This official press release outlines Lee's career from his 1939 start at Timely Comics through his rise to publisher in 1972. It highlights his prolific writing output, military service, and revolutionary approach to creating realistic superheroes. The biography emphasizes Marvel's global success, Lee's profitable college lecture circuit, educational projects like Spidey Super Stories, and upcoming ventures including a Spider-Man feature film. The document reflects Lee's prominent public role that both he and Marvel capitalized on during this period when Cadence Industries owned Marvel Comics Group (1968-1986).

Resource Identifier
ah08302_533-534
Citation
Stan Lee papers, Collection No. 8302, Box 3, Folder 10, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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