'You are a unique talent in the comic book field.' Stan Lee's 1972 Five Year Contract

Blame Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko

How much did Stan Lee earn from Marvel Comics over the years? There’s no simple way to put it. Millions. Why did he earn so much? Let’s have a look.

Stan’s first big contract with Marvel Comics came in January 1972. He was awarded a very sizable sum of money for the time, earning $75,000 per year, for a five year period. The medium family income for 1972…