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Reviewed on December 1, 2020 | Social Sciences
Journalist Riesman details the life of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee (1922–2018). Born Stanley Lieber to Jewish immigrants, Lee became editor of Timely Comics at the age of 18. He rose to fame in the 1960s with the creation of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. Riesman, however, casts doubt on these characters' origins, giving primary credit to Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and other artists. Despite his success, Lee rema...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
