One of the most prolific imaginations in modern literature—and one of mankind's most skillful and enduring self-promoters—Stan Lee, arguably the father of American superhero comic books, turns 90 today. As editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, Stan helped create (if not outright created) many of the superheroes we still fanboy-complain about today, including the Fantastic Four, Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and the X-Men.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STAN LEE! And until you do it again and we're wishing you a Happy 180th Birthday, MAKE MINE MARVEL!
And just like (most of) the heroes he had a hand in creating, Stan's still kickin' around! Check out his YouTube channel, Stan Lee's World of Heroes, for more comics nerdery from the source.
(Image taken from Sean Howe's blog. Read Howe's Marvel Comics: The Untold Story for a warts-and-all, insider's look at Lee's place in Marvel history, including the creation of your favorite heroes.)
