In 1961, writer-editor Stan Lee revolutionized superhero comics by introducing superheroes designed to appeal to more all-ages readers than the predominantly child audiences of the medium. Modern Marvel's first superhero team, the titular stars of The Fantastic Four #1 (Nov. 1961), broke convention with other comic book archetypes of the time by squabbling, holding grudges both deep and petty, and eschewing anonymity or secret identities in favor of celebrity status. Subsequently, Marvel comics developed a reputation for focusing on characterization and adult issues to a greater extent than most superhero comics before them, a quality which the new generation of older readers appreciated. This applied to The Amazing Spider-Man title in particular, which turned out to be Marvel's most successful book. Its young hero suffered from self-doubt and mundane problems like any other teenager, something readers could identify with. COUNT 5
QSN1 Marvel's first team of superheroes was known by what alliterative name? ANS1 The Fantastic Four QSN2 What was the issue date when this superhero team debuted? ANS2 Nov. 1961 QSN3 What Marvel executive helped change the focus of Marvel's stories and characters? ANS3 Stan Lee QSN4 In the Marvel Universe, the public treated conferred what response on the Fantastic Four? ANS4 celebrity status QSN5 What is Marvel's best-selling comic? ANS5 The Amazing Spider-Man