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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Stan LeeStan LeeSelf
  • Photo of Joan LeeJoan LeeSelf
  • Photo of Sean AstinSean AstinSelf
  • Photo of Kenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghSelf
  • Photo of Nicolas CageNicolas CageSelf
  • Photo of Michael ChiklisMichael ChiklisSelf
  • Photo of Thomas Haden ChurchThomas Haden ChurchSelf
  • Photo of Kirsten DunstKirsten DunstSelf
  • Photo of Jon FavreauJon FavreauSelf
  • Photo of Lou FerrignoLou FerrignoSelf

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