On August 31, 1939, MARVEL COMICS (1939) #1 introduced the Marvel Universe. This new world took readers on amazing adventures, from the streets of New York to distant parts of the Multiverse, featuring a variety of heroes and villains. Starting out as Timely Comics and later Atlas Comics, Marvel has always shared the stories of the incredible and the extraordinary. To mark Marvel’s 85th anniversary, let’s revisit some key stories and character introductions from each decade of Marvel comics. Although there are too many iconic tales and characters to list, the following highlights capture the special moments from their respective times.