December 28 will always hold a special place in the hearts of Marvel Comics fans and True Belivers, as this day would have marked the 101st birthday of the late, great Stan Lee!
Born Stanley Martin Lieber in 1922, the late comic book writer and publisher was responsible for co-creating some of the most iconic characters known in comics today - namely the X-Men, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, Hulk, Iron Man, and of course The Amazing Spider-Man. It’s also been five years since the legend’s passing - and we all miss him dearly as he was always a known presence and figurehead of Marvel and the comic industry in general who yelled “Excelsior” whenever he wanted to shout and cheer about something.
Today would have been the 100th birthday of the legendary Stanley Martin Lieber - better known as “Stan Lee” to true believers and comic book fans who know his impact and works in the comic industry! Known for co-creating Marvel Comics characters such as Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men, the comic book writer and scribe became a figurehead and icon in popculture himself - and was also featured in a number of cameos and roles in many forms of media based on his works, especially the Marvel Studios films.
It's still hard to believe that Stan "The Man" Lee passed away over a year ago - and the whole comic book and popculture world continues to mourn and miss the legendary comic creator to this day. While his legacy will always live on and be remembered, there won't be another recognizable figurehead in the merry world of Marvel that feels as powerful as him - he gave off that kind of aura that screamed like his famous catchphrase "EXCELSIOR" and made all us comic fans "True Believers" thanks to his contributions and part in bringing heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Avengers, The Hulk, X-Men, and so many more household names to life.
As a way to celebrate his life, here's a video showing every Stan Lee cameo the icon has made - from 1989 to 2019.
Every Stan Lee Cameo Ever (1989-2019) *Including Avengers Endgame* All Stan Lee Cameos Marvel Movies
If you're a big webslinger fan like me and most of the world, you'd know this week is officially "Spider-Man Day" celebration - as the wallcrawler made his first appearance in "Amazing Fantasy #15" in August of 1962 and was created of course by the legendary Stan Lee and Steve Ditko! Marvel celebrates by honoring the MANY COSTUMES that Peter Parker and his legacy have donned through the years in this video called "Spider-Man's Top 10 Costumes"!
The passing of Stan Lee has been hard to many fans of the Marvel Comics' writer and legend, and even more so for those he has inspired to bring some of his greatest creations to life in the big screen. In a fitting tribute to "The Man" that was featured in Entertainment Weekly, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has written a farewell letter describing his final meeting with Stan.
“I went to his house to see him, and he reminisced about the cameos,” Feige writes of his last meeting with Lee. We were talking about what was coming up, always looking to the future. Did he know that his time was running out? I don’t know. In hindsight, he was slightly more wistful than I’d seen him before. He talked about the past more than I had ever heard him talk about the past. So maybe on some level, he knew."
It's hard to imagine a world without Stan Lee. The man, famously known for helping bring to life and writing characters such as The Amazing Spider-Man, The X-Men, Fantastic Four, and The Avengers has left an everlasting mark in the world of popculture, and his iconic visage has been seen in all forms of media - whether it be a picture of him standing proud and jolly alongside one of his creations, or acting in a cameo role in one of Marvel's big blockbuster films.
Sadly on November 12, the world said goodbye to this icon and real-life hero - who passed away at 95 and left a lot of fans across the world sad and in deep mourning.
Whether you met him in person or saw him through different interviews conducted through the years, Stan definitely had that presence and character that made you feel awed at the things he did, as well as feeling at ease whenever he went into his storytelling mode phase. He was an entertainer, and gave a lot of people the ability to look beyond real world problems through the pages of comics - where his characters told stories that people could relate to despite having these impossible abilities that many dared to dream and only hoped to have in life. Over six decades since he created these heroes and left his mark in the comic industry and beyond, Stan has truly become a key figure we will always remember. We're all "True Believers" thanks to his contributions, and many generations of readers will always be indebted to his works for being AMAZING.
As a tribute, Marvel - the company he helped build up to what it is now, released a loving tribute that looks at "The Man" and his legacy to fans and colleagues worldwide.
As March winds down to a close and the world prepares for Holy Week proper, this final Throwback Thursday is perfect to revisit and celebrate the 55th Anniversary of one of the most iconic and popular superheroes in comics - The Invincible Iron Man! Apparently on this very month in 1963, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby debuted the armored alter ego of Anthony "Tony" Stark on the pages of "Tales of Suspense #39". After suffering a chest wound and being abducted by terrorists who force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, Tony instead builds a powerful suit of armor that helps him escape his captors. Upon returning home, the experience changes him and he decides to become a superhero - adopting the name "Iron Man" and going through several adventures that sees him augment the armor over the years and become a founding member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Avengers.
As the character's popularity soars to this day in comics and other forms of media, Iron Man is also the "heart and soul" of Marvel Studios' "Marvel Cinematic Universe" - with Robert Downey Jr. having played the role of Tony Stark and his heroic alter ego since the eponymous superhero film debuted ten years ago in cinemas. As Avengers: Age of Ultron prepares to hit theaters in less than a month - we should be thankful the Armored Avenger helped pave the way for superheroes to be celebrated as they are today! Happy 55th Anniversary, Iron Man!
Released to promote the upcoming digital and home video release of the latest space adventure sequel set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Marvel Studios, director James Gunn, and director David Yaroveski have released the official "Guardians Inferno" music video - featuring sensational singer and actor David Hasselhoff as well as The Sneepers - along with guest appearances by the stars of "Guardians of the Galaxy" - dressed fashionably in 70's style disco wear and dancing to the grove led by The Hoff himself (with a cameo by Stan Lee too!).
"Guardians' Inferno" | Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Included in the official soundtrack of GOTG Vol. 2, Guardians Inferno MV will be included in the upcoming home release of the sequel - which is slated to hit digital on August 8 and arrives in Blu-Ray and DVD on August 22.
It is with a heavy heart during Spider-Man week that sad news comes to the family of the man closely associated with the creation of the wallcrawler, as Joan Lee - the wife of Stan "The Man" Lee - passed away at the age of 93 after suffering a stroke the previous week. The news broke out in The Hollywood Reporter, and fans and fellow creators alike offered their thoughts and reactions as well.
We mourn the loss of a legend's true love. Our condolences and prayers go out to Stan and his family.
Originally shown as a surprise teaser attached to the film reels of Logan in the US, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds and 20th Century Fox have officially released the teaser called "No Good Deed" - which sees the actor reprising his role as the Merc with a Mouth and a cameo by Stan "The Man" Lee... And there's a Superman reference in this one as well!
No Good Deed
Deadpool 2 has no release date yet... But expect more news about it soon down the line and on whoever will be cast as Cable too.
Shown during this past New Year's Eve countdown at Times Square, New York City, Sony Pictures and Marvel have released the "Exclusive Clip" showcasing the next webslinging film adventure of Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man in Marc Webb's Spidey movie sequel this year, The Amazing Spider-Man 2!
The Amazing Spider-Man: Exclusive content shown at Times Square NYE Celebration
And introduced by Spidey's creator Stan "The Man" Lee himself, here's the clip featured by Sony Pictures!
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters on May 2, 2014!
This is pretty much a SPOILER to anyone wanting looking forward to Stan "The Man" Lee's cameo in Marc Webb's "The Amazing Spider-Man", but as reported in Superherohype, somebody attended the Dallas Comic Con and recorded + uploaded in You Tube Stan's talk on stage, wherein he reveals the details of his appearance! Watch t your own risk below!
The Amazing Spider-Man is slated for a July 3 release next year!
A week just after his 88th Birthday, Comic Book Icon, Legend, and Creator Stan "The Man" Lee gets his very own star in the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, joining other well known faces and celebrities who were privileged enough to earn a spot in the collection! The news came straight from CNN.com, and Stan himself even got an video interview done to express his thoughts on the very distinguishable honor he just received! Take a look!
So there you have it! You can check out the rest of the story at the source post at CNN.com! A big congratulations to Stan Lee! You truly deserve this honor for all the contributions and delights you have given us over the years! EXCELSIOR!
Woah, True Belivers! December 28 just so happened to be the birthday of one of the living legends of popculture and comics, and it's only right to send him a happy and heartfelt greeting!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAN LEE! Here's to more Excelsior moments to come!
Actor and Comedian Donald Glover of Community fame recently started an internet campaign to get considered for the lead role of Peter Parker/ Spider-Man in David Webb's upcoming 2012 reboot. Naturally, since Glover is African-American, controversy has sprung up and lots of people have mixed feelings about this, even going as far as to ask the creator of the webslinger himself, Stan Lee, about his opinion on the matter. Well, the legendary comic writer was quick to respond and gave his reply via this MTV Video report, as seen in Scifiwire.com and i09.com. Go and check what "The Man" has to say peeps!
