Two of the most influential figures in Marvel’s history were Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Stan Lee, whose real name was Stanley Martin Lieber, worked as a writer and editor and became the public face of Marvel. He helped create many iconic characters and introduced a new style of storytelling that made superheroes more human and relatable.

Jack Kirby, often called “The King of Comics,” was a brilliant artist and co-creator of many Marvel characters. His dynamic art style and imaginative ideas shaped the Marvel Universe. Together, Lee and Kirby created famous heroes such as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk, Thor, and Iron Man.