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I listen to an oldies radio station and there have been occasions when the DJ has mentioned the amount that the works of an artist or group has earned from their musical creations. While the numbers are impressive, they are dwarfed by what the creations of Stan Lee at Marvel has earned. A Marvel superhero movie is considered a failure if it earns less than a quarter billion dollars. “Avengers: Endgame” has earned approximately three billion worldwide. This DVD contains two features where Stan Lee is interviewed by filmmaker Kevin Smith. The questioning is very low-key, and Lee is very honest in his answers. He is humble yet takes reasonable credit for the characters that he co-created. When specific characters are mentioned, Lee describes who collaborated with him on that specific character. Lee also never hesitates to explain how he adapted existing characters when creating new ones. For example, the version of the human torch that is Johnny Storm was an adaptation of a pre-existing human torch that was an android. There is also some insight into the Marvel-DC “rivalry” that existed while Lee was at Marvel. He points out that it was a friendly, sometimes collaborative rivalry in the sense that Lee met with people at DC on a regular basis to discuss the current trends in comics. If you are interested in the history of Marvel Comics in general and some of the characters in particular, this is a video that you should watch. It is impossible to understate the role Stan Lee had in creating what is now an entertainment powerhouse. Read full review
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This is not exactly a COMIC BASED MOVIE, but it is a Video interview with Smilin' Stan Lee.... and couldn't pass on reviewing it here ..... Bought my copy at the SD Comic Con International three summers ago, and couldn't wait to preview with my wife and kids who didn't exactly make it to the early years of Marvel! This is a really good presentation, and Kevin Smith sure knows how to ask the right questions, and let Stan the Man answer them as only he could ! Michael
Two main areas of history in Marvel Comics, from the man who was there himself -- Stan Lee. You also hear from Clerks film=maker and comic book artist himself - Kevin Smith. Part One is a lengthy and candid history of creating Spider-Man including: - the inspiration behind Spider-Man - discussions of the original art - TV incarnation of Spider-Man - the new generation of creators taking Spider-Man back to the edge Part Two is a history of much of the rest of the original Marvel universe. Of specific interest the birth of the X-Men and the phenomenon they inspired. Silver Surfer, FF, Capt America, Hulk, Daredevil - they are all here! I always have spare, new copies of this title in my collection. (R1) Contact me if you are having troubles finding this limited distribution item.
WHEN CAN YOU FIND A BETTER STORY TELLER THAN "STAN LEE" I WILL MISS HIM AND HIS ENERGY BUT HE REVEALS MUCH IN THIS DVD OF THE PAST AND FUTURE OF MARVEL COMICS.
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It's an entertaining film and a must watch for comics fans. Smith is great with lee, they cover many comic book topics from Spider-Man to Smith's films. ~B
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