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Marvel comic books contain some of the most famous characters in fiction today. With the recent increase in the number of superhero films, characters Marvel has dominated the big screen, leading many people to look at the story behind Marvel.
incarnation of Marvel Comics' first place, timely comics, Marvel Comics # 1 published in October 1939. This matter falls within the first appearance of Namor the Sub-known sailor and an android as the Human Torch (unlike the Human Torch from Fantastic Four). Today, this issue is valued at $ 330,000 – a definite nod to its importance in the culture comics today. The founder of Marvel Comics was Martin Goodman.
In 1941, on Goodman, Stanley Lieber was hired as interim editor of the company. You can not recognize his name, but during that time, Lieber was already writing under the pseudonym "Stan Lee". Stan Lee is one of the main forces behind Marvel comic books, creating some of the most known characters to date.
Sales fell suring the post-World War two years. This was the result of the comic super-heroes go out of fashion. Because for this, Marvel (then Atlas Comics) moved to different genres and stories that appealed to the public. Genres included horror, action, adventure, romance, comedy, etc.
However, the 1960s showed a great revival the popularity of superheroes, initiated by DC's Justice League of America. Marvel comic books followed this success with the creation of Stan Lee, The Fantastic Four.
Soon, Marvel comics gave birth to all new heroes like Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Daredevil and the X-men. Despite competition, Marvel was able to establish itself as one of the largest comic book in the position of a world that still holds today.
What made Marvel comic books so distinctive is the fact that they devoted much effort to develop the characters. Readers are able to see flaws in character and are able to appreciate the story much better because of these shortcomings.
This method of storytelling caused Marvel comics to revolutionize the industry and capture the imagination of millions of people around the world. Indeed, the Marvel comic books have evolved the way it is inspiring.
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