Stan Lee Turns 100 Years Old Today

14 Comments | comic books, comics, disney, disney+, Marvel, Stan Lee | By Peter Paltridge | December 28, 2022 | 2 minutes of reading

Stanley Lieber, one of just three men who could claim to have singlehandedly defined the Silver Age of comic books, would be 100 years old if he was still alive today. And he almost made it!

Stan Lee left this mortal plane in 2018, shortly before his 96th birthday and shortly after the loss of his wife. It’s said that couples who live decades together grow so close that they’ll eventually die together, and I don’t know if that’s true, but Mr. Lee provides some evidence (albeit circumstantial). Along with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he was involved in the creation of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men, Thor, Silver Surfer, Ant-Man, Nick Fury, The Avengers, and just about everything else that makes Marvel Marvel.

Modern-day Disney obviously owes billions to this guy and they announced plans to honor his memory today. A new documentary, simply titled Stan Lee, is in production for a 2023 release on Disney+. It was announced today with this short trailer:

100 years of dreaming. 100 years of creating. 100 years of Stan Lee.

Stan Lee, an Original documentary, is streaming 2023 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/2ufWu77vB8

— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) December 28, 2022

As the trailer emphasizes, Stan Lee was also known for his Hollywood cameos, which he would simply do on request (he appears in Teen Titans Go To The Movies, where he quickly realizes it’s a DC movie and leaves). He made one appearance in every Marvel film up until, fittingly, Avengers: Endgame.

Happy centennial, Stan the Man! Excelsior, True Believers, ‘Nuff Said and all that.

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JerryMattison

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#1 Jan 07, 2023

I adore this man and all of his MCU cameos. His comics made characters who became my friends during the times no one wants to be my friend. He is pillar of the comic book industry and things doesn't feel the same without him. There is only one Stan Lee.

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Miercules

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#2 Jan 07, 2023

Me Too, I miss seeing him making cameos in Marvel Movies. Now it seemed like Kevin Feige is the new Stan Lee, He is not an iconic comics writer but he runs MCU and he makes cameos.

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Saint Joyce

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#3 Jan 07, 2023

Sad that him and Grumpy cat are both gone. I like watching him in Marvel Hero hour dvd collection of my dad as a kid.

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Chia seed muncher

Wazzup!!!

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#4 Jan 07, 2023

They should make a movie or disney plus limited series about his life. He have a very interesting journey to get what he achieved.You, Stan Lee, are responsible for the creation of the characters that we enjoy and cherish. You are responsible for our excellent imagination.

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Billy

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#5 Jan 07, 2023

Millions of people can thank Stan Lee for their determination to dream. It's incredible how far-reaching this man's influence has been and how far it will go thanks to the legacy he's left behind. He played a crucial role in creating the modern superhero genre. Happy birthday, and many, many thanks for everything you've done in your life so far!

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The Zyborg

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#6 Jan 07, 2023

Satan and Jesus, I am willing to give you Vladimir Putin, Ebrahim Raisi and Andrew Tate in exchange of a healthy living Stan Lee on his prime. Three souls for one, not a bad trade.

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Sweet Child o Mine

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#7 Jan 07, 2023

When I was a kid, I was bullied, and Stan was the one who got me through it. If not for him and the characters he created, I doubt I would be here with you today. My love for the Marvel Comics, the Marvel Animated Universe, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) began when I was a young boy. This gratitude for having these experiences will last a lifetime.

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Love Cushion

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#8 Jan 07, 2023

Dear Stan, Words cannot express how much I appreciate all you've done to inspire readers like myself to enjoy stories of all kinds. You will be remembered forever for the immense impact you had on the world of popular culture. Millions of people all over the world will always hold fond memories of you in their hearts. Excelsior!

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#9 Jan 07, 2023

On the occasion of his 100th birthday, we'd like to pay tribute to him for creating this timeless masterpiece, without which the superhero genre would be impossible to exist. We recognize your sacrifice in not being here, but we still want to thank you eternally for making sure we have this information to this day. Remember Stan forever.

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