Marvel Comics 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
Mr. Scarlet Mr. Scarlet Mr. Scarlet is a fictional, comic book superhero published by Fawcett Comics, and later by DC Comics. Brian Butler, the original Mister Scarlet, debuted in "Wow Comics" #1 (cover-dated Winter 1940-41), and was created by France Herron and Jack Kirby. Mr. Scarlet, created by writer France Herron and artist Jack Kirby debuted in Fawcett Comics' "Wow Comics" #1 (Winter 1940-41) and was the cover feature for five issues of that anthology comic. He later appeared in Fawcett's "Mary Marvel" #9 (Feb. 1947). After the Fawcett properties were acquired by National Comics Publications, the future DC Comics, Mr. Scarlet