1960s Timeline

Sept. 1, 1963 - On sale now is the first issue of “The Avengers,” a new superhero team from Marvel Comics. The place: Asgard, home of the...

July 1, 1963 - On sale now at local newsstands is “Strange Tales” No. 110, in which Marvel Comics introduces a different kind of...

May 1, 1963 - On newsstands now is Issue No. 1 of a brand-new series from the Marvel Comics Group: “Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos.”...

Mar. 1, 1963 - Marvel Comics today introduces a new superhero in “Tales of Suspense” Issue #39: “Iron Man.” A wealthy American...

May 1, 1962 - On local newsstands now is Issue No. 4 of “The Fantastic Four.” In this issue, Johnny the Human Torch quits the team and...

Mar. 1, 1962 - On newsstands now is Issue No. 3 of “The Fantastic Four.” In this issue, you will see for the first time: the amazing...

Jan. 1, 1962 - On newsstands now is Issue No. 2 of “The Fantastic Four,” a new superhero team from Marvel Comics. From deep in space come...

Nov. 1, 1961 - Check your local newsstand now for the very first issue of “The Fantastic Four,” a brand new superhero team from Marvel...