Top 10 Facts about Marvel

Post On: June 17, 2017
By: Agustina

Facts about Marvel will tell us about an American publisher of comic books. The company also focuses on producing other related media. In the past, it was called Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group. The parent company of Marvel was acquired by the Walt Disney Company in 2009. In 1939, it was established as Timely Publications. Then the name was changed into Atlas Comics in the beginning of 1950s. Get other impressive facts about Marvel below:

Facts about Marvel 1: the modern style

The modern style of Marvel started when Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby and other authors created The Fantastic Four and other superhero comics.

Facts about Marvel 2: the famous Marvel’s superheroes

Can you mention the famous Marvel’s superheroes? They include Iron Man, Captain America, Storm, Thor, Hulk, Spider-Man, Thing, Doctor Strange, Deadpool, Human Torch, Cyclops, Daredevil, Wolverine, Ant Man, and many more.

Facts about Marvel

Facts about Marvel

Facts about Marvel 3: the antagonist characters

Marvel also creates the notable antagonist characters such as Green Goblin, Red Skull, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, Magneto, Loki, MODOK and Venom.



Facts about Marvel 4: New York City

The characters of Marvel based in New York City include the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange.

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Facts about Marvel 5: the Hulk and the X-Men

The stories of Hulk are mostly set at Southwestern US. Salem Center, New York is considered as the primary center for the story of X-Men.

Marvel Pic

Marvel Pic

Facts about Marvel 6: officers

In 1986, the executive vice president was at the hand of Michael Z. Hobson.  Stan Lee served as the publisher and executive vice president.

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Facts about Marvel 7: publisher

Over the course of the years, Marvel has a number of publishers. In 2003 until today, the position is taken by Dan Buckley. In February 2000 until 2003, it was taken by Bill Jemas. Stan Lee served as the publisher from 1972 until October 1996.

Facts about Marvel 8: the first true editor in chief

The first true editor in chief of Marvel was Joe Simon. Martin Goodman served as the publisher.

Marvel

Marvel

Facts about Marvel 9: Stan Lee as editor

In 1941 until 1942, Stand Lee became the editor at Marvel.

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Facts about Marvel 10: the popularity of Marvel characters

Marvel characters are very popular in the world. The comics have been adapted into various media such as the animated movies, live-action and games. Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure in Florida has a license to include the attraction based on Marvel characters.

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