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Stan Lee · Life in Weeks

The architect of the Marvel Comics universe, he co-created some of the most iconic superheroes in popular culture. His humanized, flawed characters revolutionized the comic book industry.

1922–2018 American Comic Book Writer 5,002 weeks (96 Years)

Stan Lee: 5,002 weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

5,002
Total Weeks
35,014
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
96
Years

Key Milestones

Age 17 · Week ~884

Took an assistant job at Timely Comics, the precursor to Marvel

Age 19 · Week ~988

Became interim editor of Timely Comics

Age 38 · Week ~1,976

Co-created the Fantastic Four with Jack Kirby, launching the Marvel Age of Comics

Age 39 · Week ~2,028

Co-created Spider-Man with Steve Ditko

Age 85 · Week ~4,420

Made his first cinematic cameo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Iron Man

Age 95 · Week ~4,940

Died in Los Angeles after years of declining health

Legacy

Co-created Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Thor, and Doctor Strange. His characters have anchored films grossing over 25 billion dollars worldwide.

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