Marvel Universe
Marvel's Origin
It's always important to celebrate the classics. Presenting the mainstream Marvel Universe! 1961-1963 was Marvel's "Silver Age", marking a transition out of Timely Comics, into the Marvel Comics name we know today. Readers were introduced to creators Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and the original Bullpen, with stories that embraced a modern brand of hero. This is where it all began!Marvel's Origin
Fantastic Four (1961) #1
Jack Kirby set the standard for massive monster mayhem covers before the super hero boom. So bringing those elements together? Magical.Incredible Hulk (1962) #1
Is he a man, monster or both? The jury is still out on that one, but fans have decided that this cover by Jack Kirby is one of Marvel's best!Journey Into Mystery (1952) #83
Introducing... the Mighty Thor! The most exciting Super Hero of all time! When the Stone-Men from Saturn invade Earth, only Dr. Donald Blake can stop them -- but he stands no chance, not until he strikes a wooden stick on the ground and finds himself transformed into Thor, God of Thunder! Watch as Thor learns how to wield his hammer in battle! Only this new hero can save the Earth from being conquered!Tales To Astonish (1959) #27
He would rise to the title of 'Avenger', but before that, Dr. Hank Pym was the 'Man in the Ant Hill'! Ant-Man makes his comic debut in this sci-fi spectacle, penciled by Kirby. After toying with a size-reducing serum, Pym ill-advisedly tries it on himself...meeting his future insect sidekicks!Tales Of Suspense (1959) #39
The First Appearance of Iron Man! Watch his awesome approach! Listen to his ponderous footsteps as he lumbers closer... closer...for today you are destined to encounter - THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN!The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1
The FIRST issue of Amazing Spider-Man! The amazing Spider-Man swings into his very first starring series, fresh off of his debut in the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15. In one of his earliest adventures following Uncle Ben's death, Spider-Man must save a crew of astronauts aboard a malfunctioning space ship! Then, Spider-Man tries to join the Fantastic Four and then runs afoul of the Chameleon!Uncanny X-Men (1981) #1
This is where it all began. It's the X-Men vs. the Master of Magnetism! The legendary art of Jack Kirby's cover harks back to a more simple time for the masked mutants and belies the difficult and complicated future that is to come.Daredevil (1964) #1
Featured Characters: Daredevil, Daredevil (unknown), Fantastic Four, Spider-Man (Peter Parker)