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Marvel Legend Stan Lee Called This 400 Year Old Writer His #1 Creative Influence

Over the years, Stan Lee repeatedly cited one legendary author, centuries ahead of his time, as the greatest inspiration for his Marvel success.

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25 Years Later, Stan Lee’s Official Batman Is The Blueprint For How DC Finally Beat Marvel

It was Stan Lee’s official version of Batman that first laid out the blueprint for what has now become DC’s golden formula for success.

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8 Best Stan Lee Quotes That Are Essential For Understanding Marvel

Stan Lee was the prolific creative mind who turned Marvel into a pop culture institution. The Man was also a quote machine; here are some classics.

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James Gunn Officially Introduces Stan Lee's Favorite DC Character to the DCU

Even Marvel legend Stan Lee had a favorite DC character, and he once admitted he wished the icon had actually been part of the Marvel Universe.

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56 Years Later, Stan Lee's Best Quote Explains How DC Finally Beat Marvel

DC is outpacing Marvel, topping sales charts and fan buzz. What’s giving DC the edge? Stan Lee’s timeless quote may hold the answer.

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Stan Lee's First Superhero Is the Overlooked Underdog Marvel Needs to Revive ASAP

Stan Lee's forgotten WWII-era superhero has sat on the shelf at Marvel for 80 years; why hasn't he been used more effectively, & is there still hope?

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James Gunn Sets Stan Lee’s Favorite Superhero Up for a Major Theatrical Debut

James Gunn is officially bringing Stan Lee's favorite superhero to the big screen in the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow DC flim.

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12 Forgotten Stan Lee Heroes Who Prove He's Marvel’s Greatest Genius

Stan Lee created many great characters, but these 12 superheroes have almost been completely forgotten and are some of his most wild and imaginative.

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Stan Lee’s Forgotten Sci-Fi Horror Movie Gets Exciting Update As Original Script Is Found

Exclusive: Director/producer Timur Bekmambetov has an exciting update on Stan Lee's forgotten sci-fi horror movie after finding the original script.

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Stan Lee Was Dead Wrong About the X-Men’s Greatest Era

According to the show runner of "X-Men: The Animated Series," Stan Lee wasn't as big a fan of the modern X-Men franchise as everyone else.

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9 Best DC Superheroes Created By Stan Lee

Stan Lee might have created some of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains, but his version of the DC's Justice League should be just as legendary.

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Remember When Stan Lee Transformed Batman Into a Killer?

When Stan Lee rebooted Batman, he took his superhero name to a new level. But he didn't just ignore Bruce's no-kill rule... he made him a murderer.

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Wow, Stan Lee’s Take on Superman Hasn't Aged Well After 25 Years

Superhero fans might think a version of Superman created by Stan Lee is 'too good to be true,' but the actual story turned out very, very differently.

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62 Years Later, Marvel Is Reviving Stan Lee’s Vision in the Darkest Possible Way

Marvel has always reflected the real world, but "The Ultimates" just took it to the next level with a too-real, crystal clear call-out of reality.

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5 Stan Lee Characters That Fantastic Four Secretly Introduces to the MCU

Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces some of Stan Lee's most enduring characters, but these five additions are way more lowkey.

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5 Iconic Stan Lee Heroes Who Will Never Appear in the MCU

Stan Lee created many of the MCU's most iconic AND most obscure heroes, but legal issues mean these characters will never make it to the big screen.

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Stan Lee's Supernatural Horror Movie Finally Moves Forward After 50 Years

Stan Lee's supernatural horror movie is finally moving forward after laying dormant for 50 years, confirming the film is finally going to happen.

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5 Stan Lee Heroes the MCU Needs to Introduce Next, Ranked

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced many of Stan Lee's greatest creations - but not all of them. Here's who needs to be next.

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7 Secret Stan Lee Cameos Even the Biggest Marvel Fans Missed

While most fans think they’ve spotted every cameo, a few hidden gems remain, so obscure even die-hard Marvel devotees may have missed them.

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10 Best Villains Created By Stan Lee

Stan Lee co-created dozens of famous Marvel characters, many of them villains who are just as iconic and timeless as the heroes they fight.

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