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Origins of Marvel Comics #1
Origins of Marvel Comics
Marvel presents the origins and history of its most famous creations. Narrated by Stan (the Man) Lee, that stellar storyman who saw comics as more than dime-store material and turned his characters into 20th-century mythology.
Included are the beginnings of The Fantastic Four, which hurled Marvel out of the area of monsters without soul into the age of cosmic heroes; The Hulk, brilliant scientist turned muddled monster; Spider-Man, the teenage superhero known affectionately to aficionados as "Spidey"; Thor, the surgeon turned Norse god with the mystical hammer and the Shakespearean speech pattern; and finally Dr. Strange, the oddball magician who uses his Satanic powers on the side of good.
After you read the big full-color stories and learn about the first heady inspirations from Stan, you will see why Origins of Marvel Comics stands alone as one of the great classics - an undying tribute to Marvel mania.
Included are the beginnings of The Fantastic Four, which hurled Marvel out of the area of monsters without soul into the age of cosmic heroes; The Hulk, brilliant scientist turned muddled monster; Spider-Man, the teenage superhero known affectionately to aficionados as "Spidey"; Thor, the surgeon turned Norse god with the mystical hammer and the Shakespearean speech pattern; and finally Dr. Strange, the oddball magician who uses his Satanic powers on the side of good.
After you read the big full-color stories and learn about the first heady inspirations from Stan, you will see why Origins of Marvel Comics stands alone as one of the great classics - an undying tribute to Marvel mania.
254 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 1974
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Stan Lee
7,564 books2,339 followersStan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
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August 17, 2016
OK, I know that Stan Lee takes waaaay to much credit, and downplays or downright ignores significant creative contributions of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Wally Wood, Bill Everett, etc. I didn't know that when I read this book in the 4th grade, but I do now. So you have to read the book with a grain of salt.
That said, this book and Son of Origins are the books that made me fall in love with comics as a kid--even more so than reading comic books on their own. Lee tells the stories behind the creations of some of Marvel's most beloved characters, and places it all within historical context. It's written in a breezy, personable style that makes you feel like he's writing to you directly and letting you in on secrets.
The origin stories of the great Marvel Silver Age superheroes are reprinted, along with a follow-up issue from a couple years later when they've really hit their creative stride.
A fantastic book! I've held onto my copies all these years and now my kids are reading them.
Purchase a used copy from the 1970s (thicker paper, better inking/coloring) than a reprint from the 80s or 90s.
That said, this book and Son of Origins are the books that made me fall in love with comics as a kid--even more so than reading comic books on their own. Lee tells the stories behind the creations of some of Marvel's most beloved characters, and places it all within historical context. It's written in a breezy, personable style that makes you feel like he's writing to you directly and letting you in on secrets.
The origin stories of the great Marvel Silver Age superheroes are reprinted, along with a follow-up issue from a couple years later when they've really hit their creative stride.
A fantastic book! I've held onto my copies all these years and now my kids are reading them.
Purchase a used copy from the 1970s (thicker paper, better inking/coloring) than a reprint from the 80s or 90s.
April 11, 2019
In 1974 I was 10 years old, and had discovered the wide and wonderful world of comic books. I was a precocious reader, and I devoured a ton of different titles. Superhero strips, horror strips...adventure...comedy….I pretty much liked ‘em all. What I didn’t like so much was the DC branded fare. Marvel was my addiction, as the comics coming from the mighty Bullpen seemed somewhat “edgier” and more dangerous to my pre-teen sensibilities. The one exception to that formula was a DC title named “The Demon.” Drawn and written by Jack Kirby, that was the only magazine that caught my attention from the “other” big comic book publisher of the era. But that’s neither here nor there. The decades-long battle between the comics giants has been well documented elsewhere, and I won’t belabor you with it here.
My parents knew of my obsession, of course, and mostly accepted what was an inevitability. I was getting an allowance of $2.50 a week back then, which was a veritable fortune to a 10 year old kid. Coupled with the money I made from mowing lawns and taking out the trash for the residents of the trailer park that we lived in...well...I was as affluent as a kid could possibly be. I could make weekly trips to the dime store (Murphy’s…..I can still see it as plain as day) to stock up on the new releases, even WITH the price hike from 20 cents an issue to two bits. It was heaven on earth.
For Christmas that year, my parents bought me a serious treasure. I opened the wrapping paper carefully to find a book. But not just ANY book. No, this one was special beyond words. It was “The Origins of Marvel Comics” by one Stan Lee, the publisher and creator (and writer) of a good number of Marvel’s best known titles. Finding this under our little tree was like finding the Holy Grail, but better. All you could do was drink from the Grail, but you could DIVE into this book and not come up for for hours on end. I must have read the thing a hundred times. By mid-1975 it was dog-eared and taped up and creased all to hell and back, but it was still one of my most prized possessions.
Then one day I made a mistake. There was a guy who lived in one of the trailers who was also a comic book freak, but he was older. I would guess that Mike (yes, his name was also Mike) was probably in his mid-to-late 20s, a nice guy with a steady job who never caused any trouble and paid his rent on time. I was on my front steps reading “Origins” again when Mike strode on by. Curious, he asked what I was reading. I enthusiastically showed him. He asked to borrow the book. I hesitated. He asked again. I caved in and handed it over. No problem, right? Nice guy. I’d leave him to it for a couple of weeks and then he’d give the book back and all would be well. So I bided my time and waited, nervously. Then one day about a month later Mike just up and split. Moved out overnight, leaving nary a trace. His trailer was empty, but so was my heart, because old Mike had split with my BOOK. I tried to get another copy, but the place that my Mom had ordered it from was sold out. There was no internet back then, no way to easily and quickly search different websites for available copies of books. Long story short, I was never able to replace my lost treasure.
Until now, of course. The more recent problem was finding a decently priced copy of the original printing. So I waited and waited, and finally found a copy for under $30 on AbeBooks. And thus my treasure was restored to me. And yes, I am still nothing more than a kid trapped in the body of a 55 year old man. Don’t judge me. I am going to go on record here and recommend the original 1974 Fireside pressing of “Origins.” You can get reprints cheaper, but the quality is subpar when compared to the thick pages and vibrant colors of the first edition. Yes, it can be a bit pricey, but it’s worth it in the long run.
So what you’re getting with this gem is the origin story issues and a later adventure for five of Marvel’s silver age superhero trendsetters. These magazines revolutionized comic books, adding in a depth of characterization and a complexity of storytelling that was sorely missing in other superhero rags of the era. Marvel also made an effort to be more empathetic to their villains, giving THEM backstories and motives that often went far beyond the simple “good guy/bad guy” dichotomy. Here is the quick rundown on what’s included:
“The Fantastic Four” - The awesome origin ish PLUS a later adventure from 1966 that is basically nothing more than The Thing and The Silver Surfer pounding the nuts off of each other. Absolutely classic stuff. If you want to get a feel for what superhero teams would forever be modeled on, you need to read this.
“The Hulk” - Mean Green’s origin issue is the stuff of legend, but it’s the 1969 adventure pitting The Hulk against Namor the Sub-Mariner that is the true diamond here. The Hulk had grown in power and angst by this time, and having him duke it out with Namor was a stroke of genius. Namor at that point was also one of Marvel’s physically strongest characters, and to have these two giants hammer away at each other is a thrill and a half.
“Spider-Man” - Spidey’s classic origin issue is a blast, effectively setting Peter Parker up for a lifetime of psychoses when he figures out that HE is to blame for the death of his dear old Uncle Ben. The second issue from 1969 is less impressive, featuring one of Spidey's sillier villains, The Shocker, he of the incredible vibrating power. Yeah. Vibrating power.
“Thor” - Thor’s origin issue places the newly revived Thunder God right smack dab in the middle of an alien invasion. The second offering from 1967 has Thor and Balder and Sif doing battle with the mighty Enchanters. My advice is to just feast your eyes on all of the magnificent Jack Kirby artwork and let the tale take you away.
“Dr. Strange” - Marvel’s attempt at an occult superhero took a few unusual turns before finally getting its feet under it. Originally appearing in “Journey Into Fantasy #110,” the good Dr. didn’t even get an origin issue until issue #115. The second tale is notable because of the artwork by Marie Severin, one of the few female artists working in the field in the 1960s.
And so there you have it. Each chapter is introduced and expanded upon by Lee himself, who takes a lot of credit for the invention of this new breed of superheroes. It’s fun to read the stuff that Lee has to say about how these characters developed over time. It’s invaluable background information that will satisfy any comics fan who enjoys a bit of behind the scenes intrigue.
I have to admit that I eventually forgave Mike for making off with my original copy. I had just about memorized the damn thing by that time anyway. But I’m also glad to have acquired another copy to place on my shelf and eventually hand down to one of my kids. The thrill of opening those pages is still there, proof positive that great storytelling augmented by fantastic artwork stands the test of time. One last little bit of trivia here. “Origins of Marvel Comics” is often credited with being the first “graphic novel” to ever be released. That alone gives it an added bit of collector cachet. This is a must-own if you are a comics fan, period. What are you waiting for? Go and search out a copy NOW, True Believer!!!!!
My parents knew of my obsession, of course, and mostly accepted what was an inevitability. I was getting an allowance of $2.50 a week back then, which was a veritable fortune to a 10 year old kid. Coupled with the money I made from mowing lawns and taking out the trash for the residents of the trailer park that we lived in...well...I was as affluent as a kid could possibly be. I could make weekly trips to the dime store (Murphy’s…..I can still see it as plain as day) to stock up on the new releases, even WITH the price hike from 20 cents an issue to two bits. It was heaven on earth.
For Christmas that year, my parents bought me a serious treasure. I opened the wrapping paper carefully to find a book. But not just ANY book. No, this one was special beyond words. It was “The Origins of Marvel Comics” by one Stan Lee, the publisher and creator (and writer) of a good number of Marvel’s best known titles. Finding this under our little tree was like finding the Holy Grail, but better. All you could do was drink from the Grail, but you could DIVE into this book and not come up for for hours on end. I must have read the thing a hundred times. By mid-1975 it was dog-eared and taped up and creased all to hell and back, but it was still one of my most prized possessions.
Then one day I made a mistake. There was a guy who lived in one of the trailers who was also a comic book freak, but he was older. I would guess that Mike (yes, his name was also Mike) was probably in his mid-to-late 20s, a nice guy with a steady job who never caused any trouble and paid his rent on time. I was on my front steps reading “Origins” again when Mike strode on by. Curious, he asked what I was reading. I enthusiastically showed him. He asked to borrow the book. I hesitated. He asked again. I caved in and handed it over. No problem, right? Nice guy. I’d leave him to it for a couple of weeks and then he’d give the book back and all would be well. So I bided my time and waited, nervously. Then one day about a month later Mike just up and split. Moved out overnight, leaving nary a trace. His trailer was empty, but so was my heart, because old Mike had split with my BOOK. I tried to get another copy, but the place that my Mom had ordered it from was sold out. There was no internet back then, no way to easily and quickly search different websites for available copies of books. Long story short, I was never able to replace my lost treasure.
Until now, of course. The more recent problem was finding a decently priced copy of the original printing. So I waited and waited, and finally found a copy for under $30 on AbeBooks. And thus my treasure was restored to me. And yes, I am still nothing more than a kid trapped in the body of a 55 year old man. Don’t judge me. I am going to go on record here and recommend the original 1974 Fireside pressing of “Origins.” You can get reprints cheaper, but the quality is subpar when compared to the thick pages and vibrant colors of the first edition. Yes, it can be a bit pricey, but it’s worth it in the long run.
So what you’re getting with this gem is the origin story issues and a later adventure for five of Marvel’s silver age superhero trendsetters. These magazines revolutionized comic books, adding in a depth of characterization and a complexity of storytelling that was sorely missing in other superhero rags of the era. Marvel also made an effort to be more empathetic to their villains, giving THEM backstories and motives that often went far beyond the simple “good guy/bad guy” dichotomy. Here is the quick rundown on what’s included:
“The Fantastic Four” - The awesome origin ish PLUS a later adventure from 1966 that is basically nothing more than The Thing and The Silver Surfer pounding the nuts off of each other. Absolutely classic stuff. If you want to get a feel for what superhero teams would forever be modeled on, you need to read this.
“The Hulk” - Mean Green’s origin issue is the stuff of legend, but it’s the 1969 adventure pitting The Hulk against Namor the Sub-Mariner that is the true diamond here. The Hulk had grown in power and angst by this time, and having him duke it out with Namor was a stroke of genius. Namor at that point was also one of Marvel’s physically strongest characters, and to have these two giants hammer away at each other is a thrill and a half.
“Spider-Man” - Spidey’s classic origin issue is a blast, effectively setting Peter Parker up for a lifetime of psychoses when he figures out that HE is to blame for the death of his dear old Uncle Ben. The second issue from 1969 is less impressive, featuring one of Spidey's sillier villains, The Shocker, he of the incredible vibrating power. Yeah. Vibrating power.
“Thor” - Thor’s origin issue places the newly revived Thunder God right smack dab in the middle of an alien invasion. The second offering from 1967 has Thor and Balder and Sif doing battle with the mighty Enchanters. My advice is to just feast your eyes on all of the magnificent Jack Kirby artwork and let the tale take you away.
“Dr. Strange” - Marvel’s attempt at an occult superhero took a few unusual turns before finally getting its feet under it. Originally appearing in “Journey Into Fantasy #110,” the good Dr. didn’t even get an origin issue until issue #115. The second tale is notable because of the artwork by Marie Severin, one of the few female artists working in the field in the 1960s.
And so there you have it. Each chapter is introduced and expanded upon by Lee himself, who takes a lot of credit for the invention of this new breed of superheroes. It’s fun to read the stuff that Lee has to say about how these characters developed over time. It’s invaluable background information that will satisfy any comics fan who enjoys a bit of behind the scenes intrigue.
I have to admit that I eventually forgave Mike for making off with my original copy. I had just about memorized the damn thing by that time anyway. But I’m also glad to have acquired another copy to place on my shelf and eventually hand down to one of my kids. The thrill of opening those pages is still there, proof positive that great storytelling augmented by fantastic artwork stands the test of time. One last little bit of trivia here. “Origins of Marvel Comics” is often credited with being the first “graphic novel” to ever be released. That alone gives it an added bit of collector cachet. This is a must-own if you are a comics fan, period. What are you waiting for? Go and search out a copy NOW, True Believer!!!!!
December 30, 2025
HECK YEAH!
This was THE Holy Grail book of my childhood and it did not disappoint for a second. Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Company… American geniuses, all.
EXCELSIOR!
More thoughts in “Catching Up With the 100-Book Challenge”
https://youtu.be/8hi5Xw3sqFo?si=LWPy8...
This was THE Holy Grail book of my childhood and it did not disappoint for a second. Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Company… American geniuses, all.
EXCELSIOR!
More thoughts in “Catching Up With the 100-Book Challenge”
https://youtu.be/8hi5Xw3sqFo?si=LWPy8...
February 23, 2014
I read the part on Spider-man and how he became so popular. There were two volumes included in the book, the first was the first volume of Spider-man, and the second was a later volume that featured the shocker. In the first one it explains how he came to be Spider-man. In the other, he is facing the shocker and also going through troubles with his dual identities causing problems with his Girlfriend and Job.
I enjoyed reading them because it helped me understand where they got the ideas for the movies from. It is interesting reading the first comic that was about him because, having seen the movies, I can see how similar the stories are. The newest movie and the older ones all follow the comics, but focus on different aspects, such as which villains they use. It is also interesting how they end each volume, it seems like Stan Lee is narrating the whole time and ends each one by telling the reader to be ready for the next one. He also doesn't use very big cliff hangers either. I would recommend this to any Marvel Comics fans or anyone who likes old superhero comics.
I enjoyed reading them because it helped me understand where they got the ideas for the movies from. It is interesting reading the first comic that was about him because, having seen the movies, I can see how similar the stories are. The newest movie and the older ones all follow the comics, but focus on different aspects, such as which villains they use. It is also interesting how they end each volume, it seems like Stan Lee is narrating the whole time and ends each one by telling the reader to be ready for the next one. He also doesn't use very big cliff hangers either. I would recommend this to any Marvel Comics fans or anyone who likes old superhero comics.
December 31, 2013
I bought this off a friend in the '70's who was selling out his comic collectibles to raise cash for something he wanted. At the time it was the only way to view origin stories of some great superheroes. I have kept it all these years and it's amazing to me that it wasn't lost or destroyed. Even though I can now view all the original comic origins stories on line digitally. I just can not yet seem to let it go. Remember when comics were still sold in racks at the grocery store or at 7-11's? A bygone era.
March 21, 2013
This is a chronicle of the ways in which the writer, Stan Lee — along with seminal illustrators like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and others — reinvented comic-book characters as complex, multi-faceted human beings and ushered in The Golden Age of comics. It's also a compendium of reminders of how and why Stan Lee made me a writer at the ripe young age of 10. Highly recommended, as is the follow up: Son of Origins of Marvel Comics.
February 12, 2016
A superb book for learning the origin stories of many of Marvel's key superhero characters. The 1st issue reprinted in this book lets you read these great stories without the huge price you would have to pay to buy them individually. Very recommend to any comic fan.
June 29, 2025
An interesting little book for what it is - a 1974 introduction of Marvel Comics to date (est. 1961), including 2 comics per superhero (their first issue and a later highlight issue), interspersed with narration by Stan Lee about its background. I was fascinated to see how much he likes language and literature more broadly, with all his wordplay and expressiveness, particularly how he implemented archaic Biblical and Shakespearean language for Thor. And the book did exactly what I imagine it was intended for: it made me more interested to explore Marvel comics and read the other issues haha
December 19, 2017
The original stories reprinted in full color. A must-have for any Marvel collector.
May 30, 2016
In this book you have the first appearance and some key elements from the first decade or so of the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and other classic marvel characters and that is phenomenal in and of itself, but the true value of this work is Stan Lee discussing the origins of these works and how Marvel started from Timely Publishing and how, through the years, it evolved out of the concept to be more human than otherworldly. He explains, as only he can in his normal tongue in cheek way that he wanted to do away with teen sidekicks - why would the super powered want a 13 year old hanging around? - and the idea of a secret identity - if he was super powered, he sure would not hide it. He also wanted to say that heroes would have bad days as well- they would disagree and while that concept is common now, in the 1960s, heroes never argued. So, in the Fantastic Four, he had Ben Grimm and Reed Richards argue from the word go - it just made sense to him. Published in 1974, that is the truest value of this book - only a little beyond a decade from creation, Stan looked back at his creations and tries to explain why each was what they were then and we can see how that got them to where they are today.
Comic books may now be a buzzing industry with billion dollar film grosses and the like, but this book reminds us that there was a time when what Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and a host of others did was odd and over the top - and now, over 40 years since this book was published, it seems almost quaint, but to the cultural historian and the fan, this should have a place on your shelf. Stan Lee gives us an almost back lot style tour of the process of our heroes...and it does not get much better than that.
Comic books may now be a buzzing industry with billion dollar film grosses and the like, but this book reminds us that there was a time when what Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and a host of others did was odd and over the top - and now, over 40 years since this book was published, it seems almost quaint, but to the cultural historian and the fan, this should have a place on your shelf. Stan Lee gives us an almost back lot style tour of the process of our heroes...and it does not get much better than that.
August 19, 2021
Back when this first came out in the mid-1970s, it had quite a different feeling to it. It was one of the few comics reprint books and seeing the Marvel Comics I had grown up on in the 1960s reprinted on nicer paper with better printing (comics in general had crappy printing, but the Marvels in particular were bad) was a real eye-opener. Now, reading it again after all these years, Stan Lee's usual hyperbolic notes on Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, Thor, and Dr. Strange just seems like so much ... Stan, always taking credit for everything. But remembered from that point of view of almost 50 years ago, it's a nice little piece of nostalgia, minus the too much Stan being Stan part.
August 15, 2012
Good intro to some of the greats. Could have been clearer in Marvel history but that wasn't the point.
June 9, 2016
In the last several decades it has been far outstripped in its historical and reading value by other books; but back in the day, it was all we had, and if was terrif!
August 11, 2025
This is about as good an introduction to Marvel comics as you can get, containing origin stories for the first several Marvel superheroes, each accompanied by a later story (but still from the same 1960s era) that shows the evolution of the writing, storyline, and art. In between these stories, you get color commentary and historical context from Stan Lee himself, who was closely involved with the creation of all these characters and stories (and had cameo appearances in nearly every Marvel movie until his passing). This book was recently re-released for its 50th anniversary, and published digitally as well.
While I'm lukewarm on the MCU movies, I found myself enjoying these original comics more. The writing is more earnest and less sarcastic, albeit somewhat overbearing in its tendency to over-explain and telegraph everything. It's unnecessary to explain so much in words that can be conveyed better visually. I'm curious what the thinking was behind writing comics in such a heavy-handed way. Did they think kids would not understand what was going on otherwise?
Still, Stan Lee's carnival-barker style of writing has a certain charm to it. While these comics mostly function as escapism, what gives them an extra edge is the little bits of interpersonal drama and social commentary added in. This, as I understand it, was a key to Marvel's success. The other key was that these superheroes are just a little off-kilter and unusual compared to what came before. The most obvious example being Spider-Man, a teenage nerd who is frequently beset with troubles and failures.
I also found it notable that the villains are often given sympathetic backstories. The Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies did a great job of staying true to this approach, but in what I've seen of the MCU, the villains are often a walking punchline.
The written sections of this book from Stan Lee are very entertaining and informative, but it should be noted that the accuracy of his authorship claims to these characters and stories is disputed. Generally it seems to be accepted these days that the artists had as much role as Stan Lee. But even without that outside context, the sheer hyperbolic and pretentious nature of Stan Lee's writing will likely prevent most readers from taking anything he says in this book too seriously.
For me, the real stand-out of this book was the art of Jack Kirby. His art has a slightly skewed, somewhat angular look to it, and somehow I find it very appealing, as do many others. He rightfully is considered a legend among comic book artists.
I also really admired John Romita's art in the later Spider-Man issue that's included here. His style is not as distinctive as Kirby's, but has a sort of realistic look that's very detailed and technically impressive.
The digitally-published edition of this book is a bit of a mixed bag. It was good enough for me to read enthusiastically, but the resolution is lacking in clarity. I didn't mind it too much because the linework is simple enough in most of these comics, and anyway it's good enough as an introduction. If I ever choose to get more into Marvel, there are the digitally published Marvel Masterworks collections, which are high-resolution, albeit digitally re-colored. They look sharp and bright, but occasionally the colors can look a bit garish and inaccurate to the originals. By contrast, Origins of Marvel seems to use direct scans of the original issues, which I suppose is partly what accounts for the blurry image quality.
Furthermore, the digital edition of Origins of Marvel does not contain any of the additional material that was added for the 50th anniversary hardcover edition. It would have been nice to read the new material, which I understand mostly consists of essays, but oh well.
Towards the end of the book, Stan Lee sums up the appeal of Marvel comics quite nicely: "a realm where all, regardless of color, sex, or creed, are truly kindred souls, united by a common love of adventure, fantasy, and just plain fun." Yes, there are certainly better-written comics out there, even in the superhero genre, but the fun factor here is hard to beat.
While I'm lukewarm on the MCU movies, I found myself enjoying these original comics more. The writing is more earnest and less sarcastic, albeit somewhat overbearing in its tendency to over-explain and telegraph everything. It's unnecessary to explain so much in words that can be conveyed better visually. I'm curious what the thinking was behind writing comics in such a heavy-handed way. Did they think kids would not understand what was going on otherwise?
Still, Stan Lee's carnival-barker style of writing has a certain charm to it. While these comics mostly function as escapism, what gives them an extra edge is the little bits of interpersonal drama and social commentary added in. This, as I understand it, was a key to Marvel's success. The other key was that these superheroes are just a little off-kilter and unusual compared to what came before. The most obvious example being Spider-Man, a teenage nerd who is frequently beset with troubles and failures.
I also found it notable that the villains are often given sympathetic backstories. The Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies did a great job of staying true to this approach, but in what I've seen of the MCU, the villains are often a walking punchline.
The written sections of this book from Stan Lee are very entertaining and informative, but it should be noted that the accuracy of his authorship claims to these characters and stories is disputed. Generally it seems to be accepted these days that the artists had as much role as Stan Lee. But even without that outside context, the sheer hyperbolic and pretentious nature of Stan Lee's writing will likely prevent most readers from taking anything he says in this book too seriously.
For me, the real stand-out of this book was the art of Jack Kirby. His art has a slightly skewed, somewhat angular look to it, and somehow I find it very appealing, as do many others. He rightfully is considered a legend among comic book artists.
I also really admired John Romita's art in the later Spider-Man issue that's included here. His style is not as distinctive as Kirby's, but has a sort of realistic look that's very detailed and technically impressive.
The digitally-published edition of this book is a bit of a mixed bag. It was good enough for me to read enthusiastically, but the resolution is lacking in clarity. I didn't mind it too much because the linework is simple enough in most of these comics, and anyway it's good enough as an introduction. If I ever choose to get more into Marvel, there are the digitally published Marvel Masterworks collections, which are high-resolution, albeit digitally re-colored. They look sharp and bright, but occasionally the colors can look a bit garish and inaccurate to the originals. By contrast, Origins of Marvel seems to use direct scans of the original issues, which I suppose is partly what accounts for the blurry image quality.
Furthermore, the digital edition of Origins of Marvel does not contain any of the additional material that was added for the 50th anniversary hardcover edition. It would have been nice to read the new material, which I understand mostly consists of essays, but oh well.
Towards the end of the book, Stan Lee sums up the appeal of Marvel comics quite nicely: "a realm where all, regardless of color, sex, or creed, are truly kindred souls, united by a common love of adventure, fantasy, and just plain fun." Yes, there are certainly better-written comics out there, even in the superhero genre, but the fun factor here is hard to beat.
January 2, 2025
Hold onto your capes, true believers! I recently stumbled upon an original copy of The Origins of Marvel Comics at a second-hand bookstore specializing in thrift treasures—more like one of those estates where families are unloading old stuff to clear out the home before selling it. This place isn’t your average bookstore; it’s a goldmine for rare, out-of-print gems, all priced far more reasonably than the sky-high prices you'd see at fancy comic shops. But when I spotted that worn, battered copy of Origins of Marvel Comics with a hefty near-one-hundred-dollar price tag, I had to stop and think. It wasn’t exactly pristine—more like a comic relic that had been through the ringer over the years. Sure, it wasn’t a mint-condition collector’s item, but it was a true piece of comic book history!
Despite the temptation, I passed, and lo and behold, someone swooped in and bought it before I could decide. Lucky them! But you know what? I’m not too bummed out, because guess what? A reprint came to the rescue! Origins of Marvel Comics is one of those classic books that’s worth the read, no matter how many times it’s been reissued.
Stan Lee himself takes the reader on a nostalgic tour through the Marvel Universe in this legendary tome. He gives a full-on, first-hand account of how the Marvel superheroes we know and love came to be. Stan, as usual, takes full credit for the rise of these groundbreaking characters (because, well, that's Stan!), and every chapter is chock-full of his signature flair—hyperbole, grand statements, and all. It's like you're listening to a comic-book version of a rockstar recounting their rise to fame. Each story is sprinkled with Lee's trademark style—superlatives galore, and a touch of his ever-present ego. But, hey, he did play a huge role in shaping Marvel’s golden age, so who’s complaining?
For anyone who loves getting into the nitty-gritty of how things came together, this book is a gold mine of behind-the-scenes magic! You'll uncover the genius behind legends like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, and Doctor Strange. With Stan Lee’s trademark banter, his commentary isn’t just entertaining—it’s a masterclass in how Marvel’s mighty universe leaped off the page and into history
Here’s a fun fact: The Origins of Marvel Comics is often hailed as the first-ever graphic novel—before the term even existed! That’s some serious comic history. But in typical Stan Lee fashion, his signature over-the-top commentary makes it feel like he’s the one who invented the superhero genre itself.
The book’s chapters come with all sorts of quirky language and enthusiastic notes that are a love letter to the early days of Marvel. It’s like having Stan right there in your living room, telling you how he made the heroes we now hold dear.
Stan Lee didn't stay editor-in-chief forever at Marvel. In 1972, he passed the torch to a young Roy Thomas, who took over the reins and became the new editor-in-chief. It was Roy who made a major change: he instructed that the iconic words “Stan Lee Presents” be added to the first page of every comic issue—a trademark that became synonymous with Marvel’s branding.
And if you think Origins of Marvel Comics was a one-hit wonder, think again! Thanks to its monumental success, it was followed by Sons of Origins! This electrifying sequel picks up right where the first book left off, introducing an all-new roster of Marvel heroes ready to rock the world: the X-Men, Iron Man, Nick Fury, Daredevil, and the Silver Surfer! Now that’s a powerhouse lineup, folks—these legends were about to propel the Marvel Universe into overdrive! Let’s hope they reprint those issues too—because who wouldn’t want to see these iconic heroes in all their glory?
Whether you’re new to Marvel or a lifelong fan, Origins of Marvel Comics is a must-read, brimming with history, personality, and plenty of Stan Lee’s signature flair—though not without drawing the ire of co-creators families. Excelsior!
Despite the temptation, I passed, and lo and behold, someone swooped in and bought it before I could decide. Lucky them! But you know what? I’m not too bummed out, because guess what? A reprint came to the rescue! Origins of Marvel Comics is one of those classic books that’s worth the read, no matter how many times it’s been reissued.
Stan Lee himself takes the reader on a nostalgic tour through the Marvel Universe in this legendary tome. He gives a full-on, first-hand account of how the Marvel superheroes we know and love came to be. Stan, as usual, takes full credit for the rise of these groundbreaking characters (because, well, that's Stan!), and every chapter is chock-full of his signature flair—hyperbole, grand statements, and all. It's like you're listening to a comic-book version of a rockstar recounting their rise to fame. Each story is sprinkled with Lee's trademark style—superlatives galore, and a touch of his ever-present ego. But, hey, he did play a huge role in shaping Marvel’s golden age, so who’s complaining?
For anyone who loves getting into the nitty-gritty of how things came together, this book is a gold mine of behind-the-scenes magic! You'll uncover the genius behind legends like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, and Doctor Strange. With Stan Lee’s trademark banter, his commentary isn’t just entertaining—it’s a masterclass in how Marvel’s mighty universe leaped off the page and into history
Here’s a fun fact: The Origins of Marvel Comics is often hailed as the first-ever graphic novel—before the term even existed! That’s some serious comic history. But in typical Stan Lee fashion, his signature over-the-top commentary makes it feel like he’s the one who invented the superhero genre itself.
The book’s chapters come with all sorts of quirky language and enthusiastic notes that are a love letter to the early days of Marvel. It’s like having Stan right there in your living room, telling you how he made the heroes we now hold dear.
Stan Lee didn't stay editor-in-chief forever at Marvel. In 1972, he passed the torch to a young Roy Thomas, who took over the reins and became the new editor-in-chief. It was Roy who made a major change: he instructed that the iconic words “Stan Lee Presents” be added to the first page of every comic issue—a trademark that became synonymous with Marvel’s branding.
And if you think Origins of Marvel Comics was a one-hit wonder, think again! Thanks to its monumental success, it was followed by Sons of Origins! This electrifying sequel picks up right where the first book left off, introducing an all-new roster of Marvel heroes ready to rock the world: the X-Men, Iron Man, Nick Fury, Daredevil, and the Silver Surfer! Now that’s a powerhouse lineup, folks—these legends were about to propel the Marvel Universe into overdrive! Let’s hope they reprint those issues too—because who wouldn’t want to see these iconic heroes in all their glory?
Whether you’re new to Marvel or a lifelong fan, Origins of Marvel Comics is a must-read, brimming with history, personality, and plenty of Stan Lee’s signature flair—though not without drawing the ire of co-creators families. Excelsior!
December 10, 2025
A compilation of origin stories, each paired with a more “modern” issue to show how the writing and art evolved over a decade or so. I've read most of these character origins over the years, but never really delved much deeper into the early Marvel stuff, since I found comics of that era to be weighed down by excessive dialogue. Though these days I've started to appreciate that storytelling style a lot more.
Stan Lee’s writing is bursting with energy and enthusiasm, even if it can get a little too verbose. I’m not a big fan of Thor’s flowery, Shakespearean prose or Doctor Strange’s dense mystical jargon, though Stan seemed to really love writing in that style. His real strength is emotional relatability, whether that's through sympathetic, grounded characters like Peter Parker or Ben Grimm, or speaking directly to the reader in his friendly “Marvel bullpen” voice. Regardless of how he acted behind the scenes, He comes across as a very likeable guy, and it's no wonder he found so much success during his tenure as Marvel's frontman.
Stan Lee’s writing is bursting with energy and enthusiasm, even if it can get a little too verbose. I’m not a big fan of Thor’s flowery, Shakespearean prose or Doctor Strange’s dense mystical jargon, though Stan seemed to really love writing in that style. His real strength is emotional relatability, whether that's through sympathetic, grounded characters like Peter Parker or Ben Grimm, or speaking directly to the reader in his friendly “Marvel bullpen” voice. Regardless of how he acted behind the scenes, He comes across as a very likeable guy, and it's no wonder he found so much success during his tenure as Marvel's frontman.
May 18, 2025
A split personality review.
On the one hand, the origin stories are cool (with the usual warning that with old comics, YMMV).
On the other hand, Lee's account of how he came to create them erases how much work his artists did. Lee conceived all the characters (he doesn't even acknowledge the Human Torch was based on Carl Burgos' Golden Age version). Lee plotted the stories (sure, the artists did a lot of plotting under the "Marvel method" but apparently none of the stories here). While he praises them for their art skills, he's the real visionary.
As I didn't know when I first read this, that wasn't so. When Dr. Strange came out, Lee said it was Ditko's baby; now, a decade later, it's all his idea.
Don't get me wrong, I think Lee contributed a lot to the Silver Age. Not as much as he claims. So a zero for the text, a five for the stories.
On the one hand, the origin stories are cool (with the usual warning that with old comics, YMMV).
On the other hand, Lee's account of how he came to create them erases how much work his artists did. Lee conceived all the characters (he doesn't even acknowledge the Human Torch was based on Carl Burgos' Golden Age version). Lee plotted the stories (sure, the artists did a lot of plotting under the "Marvel method" but apparently none of the stories here). While he praises them for their art skills, he's the real visionary.
As I didn't know when I first read this, that wasn't so. When Dr. Strange came out, Lee said it was Ditko's baby; now, a decade later, it's all his idea.
Don't get me wrong, I think Lee contributed a lot to the Silver Age. Not as much as he claims. So a zero for the text, a five for the stories.
February 27, 2025
This Revised edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics reprints not only the original first appearances of classic Marvel characters (FF, Dr. Strange, Thor, Spider-Man, etc.) but it then adds an extra reprint of a more modern (at the time of printing) story featuring that character. Published in 1997, you get the original early 60s version compared to the late '80s and early '90s versions.
This was the kind of book you got for kids back in the day (over a decade before the first MCU movie) who could be introduced to these characters before they became household names. Feels very dated now, and unnecessary for modern readers, but at the time, it was a nice little package.
This was the kind of book you got for kids back in the day (over a decade before the first MCU movie) who could be introduced to these characters before they became household names. Feels very dated now, and unnecessary for modern readers, but at the time, it was a nice little package.
April 28, 2020
Stan Lee's commentary is both insightful and fun. The mix of original appearances with later issues demonstrates impressive growth in writing, plot development, characterization, art, and the Marvel universe's striking depth. This makes for both a fun and insightful read, even when you consider the age of this book (1974).
January 15, 2020
Wonderful book about the origins of some of our favorite heroes: The Fantastic Four, The Hulk, Spiderman, Thor, and Doctor Strange. I highly recommend this for any Marvel fan as it details the creation of these heroes and supplies the actual origin issues for them as well.
June 1, 2018
Entertaining read. Loved learning the origins of Spider-Man!
February 4, 2019
Not terribly heavy in historical detail, but the reprints of the early issues of Fantastic Four, The Hulk, and Spider-Man are all fascinating.
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June 2, 2019i want to read this book
December 2, 2019
A Marvel essential for anyone who wants to know the origin stories of their favourite super heroes. Contains key issues mostly from the golden and silver age
November 6, 2025
An absolute treasure and a comic book time capsule. This book is the ultimate collectable filled with the comics that made Marvel what it is today. An absolute must have!
November 30, 2025
A story of inspiration and the miracles of Marvel's creation Spider-man, Fantastic Four, and the early masterpieces.
November 7, 2019
Está buenísimo, lindas historias, lo recomendamos muchisimo.
August 11, 2025
This is about as good an introduction to Marvel comics as you can get, containing origin stories for the first several Marvel superheroes, each accompanied by a later story (but still from the same 1960s era) that shows the evolution of the writing, storyline, and art. In between these stories, you get color commentary and historical context from Stan Lee himself, who was closely involved with the creation of all these characters and stories (and had cameo appearances in nearly every Marvel movie until his passing). This book was recently re-released for its 50th anniversary, and published digitally as well.
While I'm lukewarm on the MCU movies, I found myself enjoying these original comics more. The writing is more earnest and less sarcastic, albeit somewhat overbearing in its tendency to over-explain and telegraph everything. It's unnecessary to explain so much in words that can be conveyed better visually. I'm curious what the thinking was behind writing comics in such a heavy-handed way. Did they think kids would not understand what was going on otherwise?
Still, Stan Lee's carnival-barker style of writing has a certain charm to it. While these comics mostly function as escapism, what gives them an extra edge is the little bits of interpersonal drama and social commentary added in. This, as I understand it, was a key to Marvel's success. The other key was that these superheroes are just a little off-kilter and unusual compared to what came before. The most obvious example being Spider-Man, a teenage nerd who is frequently beset with troubles and failures.
I also found it notable that the villains are often given sympathetic backstories. The Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies did a great job of staying true to this approach, but in what I've seen of the MCU, the villains are often a walking punchline.
The written sections of this book from Stan Lee are very entertaining and informative, but it should be noted that the accuracy of his authorship claims to these characters and stories is disputed. Generally it seems to be accepted these days that the artists had as much role as Stan Lee. But even without that outside context, the sheer hyperbolic and pretentious nature of Stan Lee's writing will likely prevent most readers from taking anything he says in this book too seriously.
For me, the real stand-out of this book was the art of Jack Kirby. His art has a slightly skewed, somewhat angular look to it, and somehow I find it very appealing, as do many others. He rightfully is considered a legend among comic book artists.
I also really admired John Romita's art in the later Spider-Man issue that's included here. His style is not as distinctive as Kirby's, but has a sort of realistic look that's very detailed and technically impressive.
The digitally-published edition of this book is a bit of a mixed bag. It was good enough for me to read enthusiastically, but the resolution is lacking in clarity. I didn't mind it too much because the linework is simple enough in most of these comics, and anyway it's good enough as an introduction. If I ever choose to get more into Marvel, there are the digitally published Marvel Masterworks collections, which are high-resolution, albeit digitally re-colored. They look sharp and bright, but occasionally the colors can look a bit garish and inaccurate to the originals. By contrast, Origins of Marvel seems to use direct scans of the original issues, which I suppose is partly what accounts for the blurry image quality.
Furthermore, the digital edition of Origins of Marvel does not contain any of the additional material that was added for the 50th anniversary hardcover edition. It would have been nice to read the new material, which I understand mostly consists of essays, but oh well.
Towards the end of the book, Stan Lee sums up the appeal of Marvel comics quite nicely: "a realm where all, regardless of color, sex, or creed, are truly kindred souls, united by a common love of adventure, fantasy, and just plain fun." Yes, there are certainly better-written comics out there, even in the superhero genre, but the fun factor here is hard to beat.
While I'm lukewarm on the MCU movies, I found myself enjoying these original comics more. The writing is more earnest and less sarcastic, albeit somewhat overbearing in its tendency to over-explain and telegraph everything. It's unnecessary to explain so much in words that can be conveyed better visually. I'm curious what the thinking was behind writing comics in such a heavy-handed way. Did they think kids would not understand what was going on otherwise?
Still, Stan Lee's carnival-barker style of writing has a certain charm to it. While these comics mostly function as escapism, what gives them an extra edge is the little bits of interpersonal drama and social commentary added in. This, as I understand it, was a key to Marvel's success. The other key was that these superheroes are just a little off-kilter and unusual compared to what came before. The most obvious example being Spider-Man, a teenage nerd who is frequently beset with troubles and failures.
I also found it notable that the villains are often given sympathetic backstories. The Sam Raimi Spider-Man movies did a great job of staying true to this approach, but in what I've seen of the MCU, the villains are often a walking punchline.
The written sections of this book from Stan Lee are very entertaining and informative, but it should be noted that the accuracy of his authorship claims to these characters and stories is disputed. Generally it seems to be accepted these days that the artists had as much role as Stan Lee. But even without that outside context, the sheer hyperbolic and pretentious nature of Stan Lee's writing will likely prevent most readers from taking anything he says in this book too seriously.
For me, the real stand-out of this book was the art of Jack Kirby. His art has a slightly skewed, somewhat angular look to it, and somehow I find it very appealing, as do many others. He rightfully is considered a legend among comic book artists.
I also really admired John Romita's art in the later Spider-Man issue that's included here. His style is not as distinctive as Kirby's, but has a sort of realistic look that's very detailed and technically impressive.
The digitally-published edition of this book is a bit of a mixed bag. It was good enough for me to read enthusiastically, but the resolution is lacking in clarity. I didn't mind it too much because the linework is simple enough in most of these comics, and anyway it's good enough as an introduction. If I ever choose to get more into Marvel, there are the digitally published Marvel Masterworks collections, which are high-resolution, albeit digitally re-colored. They look sharp and bright, but occasionally the colors can look a bit garish and inaccurate to the originals. By contrast, Origins of Marvel seems to use direct scans of the original issues, which I suppose is partly what accounts for the blurry image quality.
Furthermore, the digital edition of Origins of Marvel does not contain any of the additional material that was added for the 50th anniversary hardcover edition. It would have been nice to read the new material, which I understand mostly consists of essays, but oh well.
Towards the end of the book, Stan Lee sums up the appeal of Marvel comics quite nicely: "a realm where all, regardless of color, sex, or creed, are truly kindred souls, united by a common love of adventure, fantasy, and just plain fun." Yes, there are certainly better-written comics out there, even in the superhero genre, but the fun factor here is hard to beat.
November 27, 2025
A look at some of the comics published in the early days of Marvel with some commentary by Stan Lee. While this book was not the beginning of Lee’s taking credit for others work, it definitely had a profound affect on both how he presented himself and how the public perceived him as the man behind the rise of Marvel.
Fantastic Four #1 - The issue that truly started the Marvel Age. Jack Kirby’s reworking of his earlier Challengers of the Unknown in Marvel’s first family is downplayed so that Lee can take credit for most of this.
Fantastic Four #55 - We can see just how far the characters and art have evolved and developed over just 5 years, while this story centers around the fan favorite character of the Silver Surfer.
Incredible Hulk #1 - Kirby’s take on the Jekyll & Hyde formula and molded into the superhero genre. The Hulk’s initial series only ran six-issues before it was canceled, but he would go on become a hugely successful character for the series.
Incredible Hulk #118 - While the Hulk and Thing have a long standing grudge match, so do the Hulk and Namor, the Sub-Mariner. There’s about 7 years between these two Hulk stories and there’s an enormous amount of changes to the character and the concept.
Material from Amazing Fantasy #15 that features the first appearance of Spider-Man. Steve Ditko’s contributions are down played in Lee’s introduction, but also how much Kirby’s earlier creation The Adventures Of The Fly with Joe Simon contributed to the foundation of this character are completely ignored.
Amazing Spider-Man #72 - The character’s comic would become an ongoing superhero soap opera, so finding strong single issues could be challenging. But this is a fun one and it’s also happens to be the earliest issue of the title that I originally owned.
Material from Journey Into Mystery #83 gives us Kirby’s take on Thor as a superhero. This series, probably more than anything else until his Fourth World stuff for the “Distinguished Competition”, really illustrates Kirby fascination with mythology and how superheroes are the embodiment of gods and heroes for the modern world.
Thor #143 - Offers a glimpse of how Thor and his family and friends among the Norse Gods how evolved and developed over the years. Eventually the concept grew so far away from the original concept that the personae of Dr Don Blake was no longer needed and even became a hindrance to the character.
Material from Strange Tales #110, 115 & 155 round out this volume as Doctor Strange takes the spotlight. There were a few characters from Marvel that started out with very humble beginnings, and not even with an origin at first. This Master of the Mystic Arts is a perfect example of one of these “trial runs” from Ditko and Lee that developed and evolved in some incredible ways.
Lee was always a great “pitch man” and his unrelenting propaganda and promotion of Marvel in these early years cannot and should not ever be downplayed. With Lee, there would never have been a Marvel Age of comics. That is without question. But how much he “created” for these characters, is clearly debatable. His career track record of creativity is marginalized when compared to his achievements as the guiding editorial hand behind the creative powerhouses working for Marvel. That is where his recognition should be firmly acknowledged. Yes he certainly contributed to the creation of these early hits, but it was his helmsmanship of the company that should really be recognized.
Fantastic Four #1 - The issue that truly started the Marvel Age. Jack Kirby’s reworking of his earlier Challengers of the Unknown in Marvel’s first family is downplayed so that Lee can take credit for most of this.
Fantastic Four #55 - We can see just how far the characters and art have evolved and developed over just 5 years, while this story centers around the fan favorite character of the Silver Surfer.
Incredible Hulk #1 - Kirby’s take on the Jekyll & Hyde formula and molded into the superhero genre. The Hulk’s initial series only ran six-issues before it was canceled, but he would go on become a hugely successful character for the series.
Incredible Hulk #118 - While the Hulk and Thing have a long standing grudge match, so do the Hulk and Namor, the Sub-Mariner. There’s about 7 years between these two Hulk stories and there’s an enormous amount of changes to the character and the concept.
Material from Amazing Fantasy #15 that features the first appearance of Spider-Man. Steve Ditko’s contributions are down played in Lee’s introduction, but also how much Kirby’s earlier creation The Adventures Of The Fly with Joe Simon contributed to the foundation of this character are completely ignored.
Amazing Spider-Man #72 - The character’s comic would become an ongoing superhero soap opera, so finding strong single issues could be challenging. But this is a fun one and it’s also happens to be the earliest issue of the title that I originally owned.
Material from Journey Into Mystery #83 gives us Kirby’s take on Thor as a superhero. This series, probably more than anything else until his Fourth World stuff for the “Distinguished Competition”, really illustrates Kirby fascination with mythology and how superheroes are the embodiment of gods and heroes for the modern world.
Thor #143 - Offers a glimpse of how Thor and his family and friends among the Norse Gods how evolved and developed over the years. Eventually the concept grew so far away from the original concept that the personae of Dr Don Blake was no longer needed and even became a hindrance to the character.
Material from Strange Tales #110, 115 & 155 round out this volume as Doctor Strange takes the spotlight. There were a few characters from Marvel that started out with very humble beginnings, and not even with an origin at first. This Master of the Mystic Arts is a perfect example of one of these “trial runs” from Ditko and Lee that developed and evolved in some incredible ways.
Lee was always a great “pitch man” and his unrelenting propaganda and promotion of Marvel in these early years cannot and should not ever be downplayed. With Lee, there would never have been a Marvel Age of comics. That is without question. But how much he “created” for these characters, is clearly debatable. His career track record of creativity is marginalized when compared to his achievements as the guiding editorial hand behind the creative powerhouses working for Marvel. That is where his recognition should be firmly acknowledged. Yes he certainly contributed to the creation of these early hits, but it was his helmsmanship of the company that should really be recognized.
October 20, 2025
would've given it a better rating if it didn't seem kind of thrown together.
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