Stan Lee, who wrote and published a comic book legacy that spans from the Depression Era to the present day, who created Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk and Thor, died Monday at the age of 95. Under his longtime leadership, the publisher known today as Marvel Comics now oversees a portfolio of heroes and villains beloved by millions of fans and reaping billions more at the box office.

News of Lee’s death was first reported by TMZ. Joan Celia Lee, Stan’s daughter, confirmed the news to TMZ. The Hollywood Reporter is also confirming the news.