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A superhero (also known as a "super hero" or "super-hero") is a fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest." [ 1 ] Since the debut of Superman in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long ...
First true appearance: 1962 (August) As a Hero: 2006 (May) Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby First true appearance: Journey into Mystery Vol 1 #83 As a Hero: Incredible Hulk vol 2 #93 Team: Agents of Atlas Members: (James Woo, Venus, Robert Grayson, M-11, Gorilla-Man) 2006 (August) Jeff Parker, Leonard Kirk: Agents of Atlas Vol 1 #1 Maria Vasquez
The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of The Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and numerous others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand.
New Fantastic Four ep. 1 (animated series) Fantastic Four #209 (comics) Power Broker: 1978-09 Roger Stern, Sal Buscema: Machine Man #6 Moonstone (Karla Sofen) 1978-10 Marv Wolfman, Frank Robbins, Roger Stern, Peter Gillis, Sal Buscema: Incredible Hulk #228 [bf] Elysius: 1978-11 Doug Moench, Pat Broderick: Captain Marvel #59 Bethany Cabe: 1978-12
Batman was created by comic book artist and writer Bob Kane, and first appeared in a 1939 issue of Detective Comics. Many of the early cornerstones of his persona — the brooding persona, the ...
Superhero comics is one of the most common genres of American comic books. The genre rose to prominence in the 1930s and became extremely popular in the 1940s and has remained the dominant form of comic book in North America since the 1960s. Superhero comics feature stories about superheroes and the universes these characters inhabit.
He also co-created the superhero Captain Atom in 1960. During the 1950s, Ditko also drew for Atlas Comics, a forerunner of Marvel Comics. He went on to contribute much significant work to Marvel. Ditko was the artist for the first 38 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man, co-creating much of the Spider-Man supporting characters and villains with ...
Movie heroes have inspired generations due to their honorable qualities as they overcome the odds. Some heroes such as Superman, Batman, Luke Skywalker, and Indiana Jones are beloved worldwide.