With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)

  • NR
  • 07/24/2010 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 20m

The Incredible Story Behind the REAL Supehero

Overview

At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.

Will Hess

Director

Nikki Frakes

Director

Terry Dougas

Director

Cast

Stan Lee's headshot

Stan Lee

Self
Joan Lee's headshot

Joan Lee

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Sean Astin's headshot

Sean Astin

Self
Kenneth Branagh's headshot

Kenneth Branagh

Self
Nicolas Cage's headshot

Nicolas Cage

Self
Michael Chiklis's headshot

Michael Chiklis

Self
Thomas Haden Church's headshot

Thomas Haden Church

Self
Kirsten Dunst's headshot

Kirsten Dunst

Self

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