Stan Lee

1922–2018

8 series 51 books in order 1961–1986

Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer who lived from 1922 to 2018. He was the founder of the Marvel Comics Group and the creator of many of its well-known characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Deadpool. Through his work, Lee helped shape the modern comic book industry and left a lasting impact on popular culture.

Born: 1922
Active years: 1961–1986
Known for: Uncanny X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk

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Series by Stan Lee

Uncanny X-Men

211 books in order · 1963–1986

Avengers

5 books in order · 1963–1964

Fantastic Four

12 books in order · 1961–1962

Incredible Hulk

6 books in order · 1962–1963

Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos

1 book in order · 1963

Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1

1963 · Stan Lee

Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 is a 1963 book by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby. It is book 1 of the series Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos.
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Tales to Astonish

2 books in order · 1961–1962

Thor

1 book in order · 1966

X-Men Annual

3 books in order · 1970–1979

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Stan Lee written?

We list 51 books by Stan Lee across 8 series, published between 1961–1986 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Stan Lee's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “X-Men #1.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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