In this energetic and entertaining biography, Batchelor explores how Lee capitalized on natural talent and hard work to become the editor of Marvel Comics as a teenager. In Stan Lee, The Man behind Marvel, Bob Batchelor offers an eye-opening look at this iconic visionary, a man who created (with talented artists) many of history’s most legendary characters. From millions of comic books fans of the 1960s through billions of moviegoers around the globe, Stan Lee has touched more people than almost any person in the history of popular culture. From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Lee’s life has been almost as remarkable as the thrilling adventures he spun for decades. These are just a few of the iconic superheroes to emerge from the mind of Stan Lee. Arthur Asa Berger, author of Li’l Abner and The Comic-Stripped American Stan Lee is must reading for comics fans and anyone interested in the creative process. “A brilliant biography of the legendary Stan Lee, focusing on his pioneering role in the development of the comics industry and his impact on American popular culture and society. “An insightful and candid look at one of the 20th century’s greatest mythmakers.”
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