Stan Lee
Celebrate the legacy of Stan Lee as the co-creator of such legendary characters as Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the X-Men, The Avengers, and hundreds more.
Critics Sentiment
Stan Lee creates the Fantastic Four after DC's challenge
Disputes over creative credit with Kirby and Ditko
The documentary peaks during the creative golden age of Marvel character creation, then drops significantly when addressing the controversial disputes with collaborators Kirby and Ditko.
The documentary succeeds as a celebratory tribute to Stan Lee, with reviewers praising its use of Lee's own words and the fascinating look at Marvel's creative process. However, critics consistently noted its corporate-friendly approach that glosses over serious controversies and presents a sanitized version of Lee's story. The film works best when exploring the creative golden age but falters when addressing conflicts and Lee's troubled final years.
Full cast
Stan Lee
Self (archive footage)
Joan Lee
Self (archive footage)
Flo Steinberg
Self (archive footage)
Warren Storob
Self (archive footage)
Julius Schwartz
Self (archive footage)
Roy Thomas
Self (archive footage)
Joe Simon
Self (voice) (archive footage)
Jack Kirby
Self (voice) (archive footage)
JC Lee
Self (voice) (archive footage)
Kevin Feige
Self (voice) (archive footage)
Crew
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