Marvel Comics

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Who

Founded by Martin Goodman and shaped by writer Stan Lee (born Stanley Lieber) and artist Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg), all from Jewish immigrant families.

When

1939

Where

New York City, USA

Marvel Comics, home to Spider-Man, the X-Men and the Avengers, was founded in 1939 in New York by Martin Goodman. Its most iconic characters were created by writer Stan Lee (born Stanley Lieber) and artist Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg). All three came from Jewish immigrant families, and Jewish creators were central to the American comic-book industry.

Sources

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.