I met Stan the year he died. Got him to sign a couple of comics. Waited in a queue 5 hours. His minders said, “don’t talk to Stan!” To hell with that. When my turn came, I looked at him and said, “thanks for the memories Mr Lee”. He looked up at me, smiled and winked. The 5 hour wait was worth it.

Marvel comics were my escape in the 1970s from an abusive father. I lived inside those books. I'll be forever grateful for them, for helping me get through the horror that was my childhood.

At the end of the day, without Stan Lee, the Marvel Universe wouldn't exist.

Stan Lee will always be a legend for all he did for the comic book industry. Stan and comic books will always be intertwined as one. I thank Stan Lee for all he did during his long and amazing life...

Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko stumbled into superhero comics by accident and together made them unforgettable. There's no question that Kirby and Ditko did most of the work and that Stan Lee took most of the credit. Its hardly surprising seeing that his uncle owned the business and thought very little of any of them.

This was a Beautiful Tribute, to a true Visionary of our time.

Fantastic and Great documentary, who ever did this he was 500% greater than today's youtube documentary maker. Thank you for making this masterpiece.

@MattHawes

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your very kind words.

Such a charming and wholesome, person.

This was an excellent documentary about one of the most popular "figures" in the Marvel Universe "Stan Lee" Stan "the man" Lee EXCELSIOR!

I have been waiting for this moment for 10 years now, I knew of him before, but ten years ago, I tried to watch everything he created, all he did in his life, see how in ten years watch him go from household name to legendary status that people share their favorite cameos or perhaps only remember him for that. I couldn’t been more proud to be around for those ten years, it was a tragedy when that day happened but I’m happy to be alive when he was, and today would have been his centennial, and let’s celebrate it. Excelsior, true believers. Stanley Martin Lieber: December 12th, 1922- November 12th, 2018.

I can't watch Stan without being inspired to continue my own work. R.I.P. EXCELSIOR!

Rip Stan lee marvel will never be the same without you!😔💝🙏

Sweet tribute, great job collecting all the different sources!

i was about to cry at some points. amazing collection of clips and tribute to THE MAN

Fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed that on my night shift

@MattHawes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

It's great to hear about Stan from the people who knew him

There's only one thing I can say about this tribute: *EXCELSIOR!* A fitting salute to a great legend of our time who gave so much to so many.

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for making this wonderful compilation!!

@MattHawes

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching it, and your kind comment.

Stan Lee gave me a great gift. The ability to draw comics just by reading the book Drawing comics the marvel way. I wish I could have thanked him for it.

@roberthall6351

9 ай бұрын

I remember that book! I learned to draw copying Spider-Man comics especially Romita's version

This story about "Stan Lee" touched me in a way I never been touched before. Thank you "Stan Lee for your inspiration, wisdom, passion and creativity! I will hold you in my heart & mind forever! You are more than just a comic book artist & writer,

EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY ... WELL DONE !!!👏👏👏👏

@MattHawes

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

John Lennon.Jim Morrison.Einstein.Stan Lee.❤

@hydrolito

7 ай бұрын

Einstein the dog of Doc Brown?

Great video and well put together. Definitely worth the watch!

@MattHawes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment.

Great documentary I am so inspired thank you!

@MattHawes

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind words.

.. No Stan Lee .. No Marvel Comics .. BUT .. No Jack Kirby .. No Marvel Comics as well . Stan was credited the Creation of all these characters , Heroes & Villains alike .. .. BUT .. I feel that the Artists SHOULD have been given 50% of the credit for creating the characters as well . Whether it was Jack Kirby , Steve Ditko , John Romita , John Buscema , Gene Colan , Bill Everett , Don Heck , etc..etc . .. Not to give the Creators " Ammunition " for a reason to take Marvel Comics to Court . That is just Greed & Stupidity , they ALL signed a contract & were paid for there work , they ALL knew that Marvel would AUTOMATICALLY own ALL characters created in their Books .. Therefore : It wouldn't hurt Marvel to say : Such & Such , created by So & So ... in MY opinion ONLY ...

@anthonycarlisle6184

10 ай бұрын

It's like Bob kane/bill finger, Todd mcfarlane/Alan grant... I personally believe the person drawing deserves more ownership because they're actually bringing the character to light, and a picture's worth a thousand words, they say.

@sinchman1

9 ай бұрын

Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko had the ideas for these Marvel characters Stan Lee was a fukking liar

@angelmanfredy

9 ай бұрын

Yes it was a collaboration. Stan said as much in the later years as well.

@sinchman1

9 ай бұрын

@@angelmanfredy Stan Lee was there 20 years after Jack Kirby left Timely comics he had no ideas through those 20 years...Jack Kirby comes back when it was called Atlas Stan lee all of a sudden has these ideas, no fukken way the character ideas and creations came from Jack and Steve. I've been collecting since 1977 at age 9 Stan Lee is a fukken liar and a fraud. I've been around longer than you. You were probably just born in 2000

@eliquate

5 ай бұрын

Here’s the thing though… those guys couldn’t do what Stan did. He was the FACE of the company. He had so much charisma, and was the mascot of the company. He give a lot of credit to his artists, and always have! He’s not like Jobs who hid the fact that he had a lot of help… but he IS like Jobs in that, like you said, no Stan, no Marvel.

A magnificent story teller and a genuinely decent person, that truly loved life. RIP Stan.

He lived long enough to watch his empire peak, and died just in time to miss its demise.

Rest in peace stan you will always be remembered and loved. I nearly teared up whacthing this video

I am in tears God bless you Stan

Make Mine Matt!

3D Motion Comics could be great.

Stephen John Ditko[1][2] (/ˈdɪtkoʊ/; November 2, 1927 - June 29, 2018) was an American comics artist and writer best known for being the co-creator of Marvel superhero Spider-Man and creator of Doctor Strange. He also made notable contributions to the character of Iron Man, revolutionizing the character's red and yellow design.

I can't think of any one man who has had anywhere near the impact on the people of Earth than Stan Lee. Thank you, Stan.

No end credit scene?

Thanks for this documentary

Love you Stan

Fantastic documentary!

@MattHawes

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The reason the FF didn't wear costumes at first was because Marvel were being distributed by DC. They didn't want this subsidary cashing in on their superhero range. If you look at their first 2 issues covers, they could easily be mistaken for any of their monsters comics. So the superhero aspect of the FF is played down - hence their street clothes. By issue 3, the FF were selling so strongly Marvel could openly advertise them as traditional comic superheroes.

Stan Lee: the Bob Kane of Marvel, taking credit where it isn't earned.

@luxuriousmindset1906

11 ай бұрын

Yup 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@vivalarazausarmyvet4453

10 ай бұрын

Without Stan, there wouldn't be a Marvel Universe. He deserves the credit.

@anthonycarlisle6184

10 ай бұрын

Are we really better off with a Marvel Cinematic Universe anyway? The Marvel Comicbook Universe is sufficient.

@Isaacisaperson4677

5 ай бұрын

@@vivalarazausarmyvet4453he deserved credit but he Kirby and ditko deserve more

It was called Marvel comics #1 in 1939 which had Human Torch, Namor the Submariner, Ka-Zar and other stories, they changed title to Marvel Mystery Comics after that.

WELL DESERVED CREDITS & ACCOLADES! YES OF COURSE HE DIDNT DO IT ALL BY HIMSELF; BUT NOBODY ELSE IN THE COMIC-BOOK WORLD COULD MAKE THE SAME CLAIM! HE REPRESENTED THE INDUSTRY 4 ALL, NOT JUST MARVEL& DC😮😮😅😊😊!

Come books were the only things I read as a kid. I hated reading books. If I didn’t like the pictures, which is what attracted me to the comic books, I wouldn’t have read anything. I learned a lot from reading comic books.

Armor with room for padding makes more sense to protect guy inside doesn't want to slam into his own armor.

I never met Stan 'the Man' Lee, but that man became the soul of Marvel Comics! He placed a lot of effort into the Marvel Universe. I don't see why some fans are so sour about who should receive credit where credit is due. Kirby, and Steve were great in their own fashion, but Stan was the one who had a vision for the Marvel Universe. Without Stan, would anyone have really cared about Jack Kirby or Steve Ditko?

@sinchman1

7 ай бұрын

Jack and Steve were the visionaries Stan was a fraud...When were you born 2010

@Isaacisaperson4677

5 ай бұрын

What vision for marvel is that? You have no idea all the things Lee did do you?

@Isaacisaperson4677

5 ай бұрын

@@sinchman1exactly

@emorywhitehair1341

4 ай бұрын

I love Kirby, but a man who worked for the competition can't really be called a 'Visionary' for Marvel. Stan stepped up to tell stories that he wanted to share. I'm sure he thought about the comic code authority and the chances of losing his employment. Yet, he did it. Kirby and Steve were part of the round table. Yes, but without a King Arthur, would you have had a great story?

@Isaacisaperson4677

4 ай бұрын

@@emorywhitehair1341 That analogy does not remotely work. Kirby absolutely was a visionary he designed these characters he came up with so many ideas for Fantastic Four, Thor etc, and while Stan Lee isn't a complete fraud like Bob Kane is, Lee did not contribute as much to the initial idea.

Is it cool if I share this on Facebook? in a group dedicated to Marvel. Wouldn't want Marvel to ask you to remove it or something. Thanks

@MattHawes

Жыл бұрын

It's fine with me. Thanks for asking.

@MrSophistication

Жыл бұрын

@@MattHawes Thank you! much appreciated :)

funky flashman got enough praise. Kirby baby.

@SmokeDrawRepeat

Жыл бұрын

Stan Lee is the definition of rewriting history 😂

@vivalarazausarmyvet4453

10 ай бұрын

Kirby was the 1960s version of Liefeld.

❤Stan the Man❤

Bruce Banner was also called Bob Banner and on TV David Banner. I didn't know also called Bill Banner.

Green Giant was brand of vegetables , character was also called Jolly Green Giant.

Chronos from Greek mythology was called father time predates Stan Lee by more than 2000 years.

Never has a man taken as much credit for other peoples work as Lee

👍

Yeaaaaaaah Stan. I miss you... And... For Marvel... the story is not important anymore... Only diversity and representation... But the story....nah... The stuff you were writing....Was Homeric Stan.

Timely Comics Company which later became Marvel Comics Company had made Thin Man that could stretch in stories before Plastic Man, guess Stan Lee forgot.

33:00 1:10:12 1:32:03

Lothar which has powers of super strength, super speed and invulnerable was in Mandrake the magician stories starting in 1934 publish by King Features so Black Panther is not the first.

Cell can partially split but some times too late to form a whole identical twin so could just be an extra leg or other body part does not mean is a mutant.

Blade had two sequels.

It's weird that Kirby created all these characters. Especially the Silver Surfer was all Jack. Even him talking about Dr Strange... Was all Steve Ditko. I'm not sure why he lies about all these things he had no to little involvement in creating. Watch in search for Steve Ditko... That is a little more telling than this fluf piece.

@martinabreu566

11 ай бұрын

His ego was huuuuuge. And he was a good talker.

@Glitch-qj3nj

8 ай бұрын

No one cares

DC stands for Detective Comics so DC comics stands for Detective Comics Comics.

It's too bad Stan got caught up in the showman/salesman act that he forgot to 1) acknowledge that comics are collaborative and 2) Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko were the heavy lifters when it came to storytelling. I don't deny the energy they all had together (like a good rock band), but Jack and Steve were industry pros before and after Stan.

@Glitch-qj3nj

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Glitch-qj3nj

8 ай бұрын

Just imagine Marvel comics without Stan,try

@angelmanfredy

7 ай бұрын

@@Glitch-qj3nj100 percent.

@KavalanSol

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely. No spiderman without Steve Ditko

Most Bullies don't want to be arrested for murder but there are exceptions.

Stan Lee EX-FRAUD-SIOR

“I’ve been writing stories for 30 years” That was a lie 😂😭😂

@Glitch-qj3nj

8 ай бұрын

Who cares??

1:52:53

Biggest credit thief in comics.

Would have been 101 years old today. Thank you for everything and rest easy sir. 😢