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How Steve Ross Rode the Light Fantastic From Undertaker to Creator of The Fantastic Four

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Steve Ross was a man of many talents. He was an undertaker, a publisher, and a creator of comic books. He is best known for creating The Fantastic Four, one of the most popular superhero teams of all time.

Master of the Game: How Steve Ross Rode the Light Fantastic from Undertaker to Creator of the Largest Media Conglomerate in the World

by Connie Bruck

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Early Life

Steve Ross was born in New York City in 1922. His father was a tailor and his mother was a housewife. Ross had a difficult childhood. His father died when he was young, and his mother struggled to make ends meet. Ross dropped out of school at a young age and began working as an undertaker.

Comic Book Career

In the 1940s, Ross began working as a publisher of comic books. He founded the company Timely Comics, which later became Marvel Comics. Ross published a number of successful comic books, including The Human Torch and Captain America.

In 1961, Ross created The Fantastic Four. The team consisted of Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing. The Fantastic Four was an instant success, and it quickly became one of the most popular comic books in the world.

Legacy

Steve Ross died in 1993. He was 71 years old. Ross is considered one of the most important figures in the history of comic books. He created The Fantastic Four, one of the most popular superhero teams of all time. Ross's work has inspired generations of comic book creators.

Additional Information

Ross was a member of the National Cartoonists Society.
Ross was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 1993.
The Fantastic Four has been adapted into several movies and television shows.

Steve Ross was a visionary comic book creator. He created The Fantastic Four, one of the most popular superhero teams of all time. Ross's work has inspired generations of comic book creators.

Master of the Game: How Steve Ross Rode the Light Fantastic from Undertaker to Creator of the Largest Media Conglomerate in the World

by Connie Bruck

4.4 out of 5