Stan Lee (December 28, 1922 – November 12, 2018), also known as Stan The Man, born Stanley Martin Lieber, was one of the first and most prolific writers/creators of the Marvel Universe. Along with such greats as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, Lee created Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, Groot, and many other well-known characters.