Summary: <p>Nearly half a century ago, a diverse group of characters began to capture children's hearts: Spider-Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, The X-Men. The epic <a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Marvel_Universe">Marvel universe</a> has been a massive force in pop culture, inspiring countless books, films and becoming a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://seanhowe.com/">Sean Howe</a> chronicles the rise of this phenomenon in "Marvel Comics: The Untold Story." Howe spoke at the Elliott Bay Book Company on October 17, 2012.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Stan Lee Explains </strong><strong>Origin Of </strong><strong>Spider-Man</strong></p><p><br>http://youtu.be/7_3FbQoBrV4</p>
