Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, [3] and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of The …

In 1956 rival company DC Comics ushered in the so-called Silver Age of comics by reintroducing superhero titles with significant commercial success. In the early 1960s Atlas changed its name to …

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.

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 …

1961: A renaissance begins at perennial also-ran comics publisher Marvel with the publication of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four #1, the first of a new wave of super-heroes that would include …

2 days ago · Marvel Comics was founded by established pulp-magazine publisher Martin Goodman in 1939 as an eventual group of subsidiary companies under the umbrella name Timely Comics.

Mar 25, 2025 · Marvel Comics, founded in 1939 as Timely Comics by Martin Goodman and later known as Atlas Comics, transitioned into the Marvel era in 1961 with The Fantastic Four and other …

We’ve broken apart our guides into these different eras to make it easier for you to pinpoint specific moments in Marvel's comic book history that you want to explore.

Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, [3] and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of The …

Jul 9, 2024 · The Evolution of Marvel Comics, the history and impact of Marvel Comics, from its beginnings as Timely Publications to its evolution into a entertainment giant.