Business Wars Marvel vs DC - The Fantastic Mr. Lee | 2
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Mar 27, 2018 DC and Marvel engaging with each other, sniping, making fun, and getting their fans involved. Collaboration between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the creation of the Fantastic Four, and the introduction of new superheroes in the Marvel universe. Marvel's rise in popularity after Spider-Man's success. Marvel's editor communicates directly with readers, mocks DC, and builds up the rivalry between the two publishers.
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Late-Night Discovery
- DC writers, Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, stumbled upon Marvel comics while working late.
- Intrigued by the innovative storytelling, they alerted DC executives, concerned about DC's future.
The Dynamic Duo
- Stan Lee partnered with Jack Kirby, a New Yorker with a rough childhood, to create a new superhero title.
- Kirby's early work included Captain America before briefly working at DC and returning to Marvel.
Fantastic Four's Origin
- Lee and Kirby created the Fantastic Four, a superhero team transformed by cosmic rays.
- Unlike DC's heroes, the Fantastic Four had flaws and embraced their celebrity status.