
Each year, X-Men sells more than 13 million copies. In Europe alone, Stan Lee's name appears on over 35 million comics annually. More than 2 billion of his comic books have been published in 75 countries and in 25 languages. He had a hand in creating many of Marvel's most recognized characters, the majority of which have been successfully licensed and marketed since 1965. Without question, Stan the Man Lee has exerted enormous influence over the comic book industry throughout his many years. Spider-Man now appears in more than 500 newspapers worldwide making it the longest running of all Super Hero strips. In 1977, he introduced Spider-Man as a syndicated newspaper strip that went on to become one of the most successful of all syndicated adventure strips. and a member of the Editorial Board of Marvel Comics. Lee first became publisher of Marvel Comics in 1972 and is presently the Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Enterprises, Inc.

Known to millions as the man whose Super Heroes propelled Marvel Comics to its preeminent position in the comic book industry, Stan Lee's famous co-creations include Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, The Avengers, Silver Surfer and Dr. The sequel was released in the summer of 2004. Based upon the freak accident that miraculously granted Peter Parker with his incredible spider-like abilities, the movie starring Tobey Maguire became a smash hit with audiences worldwide. In the summer of 2002, Spider-Man swung onto the silver screen and broke box office records with its massive first weekend receipts.

The Amazing Spider-Man can be seen in newspapers worldwide and was a part of the first-ever comic strip/comic book crossover story. In 1977, Spider-Man began starring in his own newspaper comic strip written by his creator, Stan Lee. And in addition to his licensing ventures, Spider-Man is also capturing bad guys in a hit animated TV show.

Through the years, Spider-Man has also been a superpower in the world of licensing, appearing in paperback books, on posters, as an action figure, and in video games. And in March 1963, one year after his first appearance, Spider-Man was starring in his own comic book and on his way to becoming Marvel Comics' most popular super hero ever! 15 where the Amazing Spider-Man first appeared. It was on the pages of Amazing Fantasy No.
