21. He Became an Editorial Director and Publisher in 1972
Stan Lee’s comic-book creations were becoming so popular that Marvel Comics was growing so that it was becoming a multimedia conglomerate that was gaining an international reputation. His work was rewarded in 1972 when the company promoted him to be an editorial director and publisher. The new position gave him the ability to present even more gritty, real-life situations that his heroes had to contend with. He held the position of publisher until 1996.