Pristine's HG Key's "The 68's" 1965-1975 Key Marvel Issues Signed by the man himself.

Set Description
I have always felt that Stan Lee and Marvel Comics are were one in the same. In 1972 I bought my first comic book off the stands at the local "Piggly Wiggly" drug store and was immediately hooked.. Comics became my world and I would love getting lost in it. Always excited to read and write to Stan's soapbox, with his quick wit and sincerity, he quickly became my idol. I would have never dreamed that one day I would actually be sitting at a table in seclusion with Stan, handing him books one at a time to sign as we spoke, his quick witted humor rolling off his tongue at the drop of a hat, watching him sign the same books I once owned in significantly inferior condition, except now considered the highest graded copies in existence. As a young collector on a very limited budget, I would have never dreamed this moment on were possible. On Numerous levels. In retrospect, it blows my mind. I cannot even begin to think of what my childhood would have been like without this man. It was an honor, a privilege and a dream come true. Stan’s signature, like memories, will stand the test of time. His signature is unique and instantly recognizable and having his signature on one of his prized character titles adds so much more than merely having a signature on a book. It’s knowing that the man himself touched the book, sincerely placing his own signature on it’s cover. It creates if you will, a form of comic memorabilia that simply cannot be replaced, It resonates something very special. This collection began with first Issue's, first appearances & origins from the 1968 era during Marvel’s plethora of character introductions and self-titled spinoffs of the late 1960's. A slight stretch into 1967 and 1969 quickly blossomed into pushing the initial boundaries while avoiding the obvious "61 -64 era" or anything north of 74', Although this set transcends the limits of the prime Marvel year of 1968, it also includes a selection of outstanding late silver- early bronze age titles, with emphasis focused on key issues. Certainly, first issues and appearances of mainstream titles from 1961-64 capture headlines, however this set represents something different, it’s a personal heartfelt tribute during an era in which I grew up feeling comforted, un-alone and deeply influenced by this man, a man who I grew to idolize, who made a true believer out of me. A man universally known as Stan 'The Man' Lee.

Set Goals
My Goal is to share my heartfelt passion, respect, admiration and appreciation for Stan 'The Man' Lee and display some of his signed treasures.