Marvel Comics began life as "Timely Publications" in 1939, with comic books featuring Captain America, Namor the Sub-Mariner and an early version of Human Torch. Legendary comics writer Stan Lee was hired as an office assistant in 1939. Within two years, the 19-year-old Lee was promoted to editor of the Marvel Comics line. From there, Marvel became known for introducing notable super heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Deadpool. Show that you are a fan of the premiere comic book publishing house with this 3D Logo Marvel Comics T-Shirt!