Stanlewcats

Stanlewcats refers to a collection of fictional characters created by artist Stan Lee and artist/writer Jack Kirby. These characters were primarily featured in Marvel Comics publications during the 1960s and 1970s, a period often referred to as the Silver Age of Comic Books. The term "Stanlewcats" is a portmanteau of the creators' names, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, reflecting their prolific collaboration on many of Marvel's most iconic characters and storylines.

The characters developed by Lee and Kirby span a wide range of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and superhero fiction. Notable examples of Stanlewcats include the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Mighty Thor. These characters often possessed unique powers and complex personal lives, contributing to their enduring popularity. Their creation and development by Lee and Kirby laid the foundation for much of the Marvel Universe as it is known today, influencing subsequent generations of comic book creators and popular culture. The collaborative approach of Lee and Kirby, with Lee often focusing on dialogue and characterization and Kirby on visual storytelling and conceptualization, proved exceptionally fruitful.