Product Description

In 1961, Stan Lee teamed with artist Jack Kirby to create the super-hero team, The Fantastic Four, changing the face of comic books forever. They then went on a creative rampage, creating the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, and the X-Men. Then, in 1964, Lee teamed with Steve Ditko to create a teenage super-hero with teenage characteristics. The amazing Spider-Man would become the most popular comic book character in the world. Presented here in two complete features, enhanced by rare photos and a tour of Lee's personal memorabilia collection, Lee talks in-depth with filmmaker Kevin Smith about his role in creating our modern mythology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52281 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-05-14
• Rating: Unrated
• Formats: Color, Widescreen, NTSC, Dolby
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 95 minutes

Customer Reviews

Excellent Documentary
A must-have for any comic book fan! Kevin Smith is in the interviewer's chair and does a great job of interviewing the ultimate comics man. Stan Lee tells his life story focusing on the creation of Spiderman and the other super-heroes he created during the 60's as well as some of the controversial moments such as when an issue of Spiderman was published without the seal of the Comics Code.

Additional features include an interview with Stan's wife.

Stan "The Man" Lee - 'Nuf Said!!!!
Stan "The Man" Lee was the mastermind behind some of the greatest comic book heroes of all time, and a pioneer in comic book story telling. The legacy that Mr. Lee has created at Marvel Comics has withstood the test of time. Without a doubt, his creative genius was the foremost inspiration behind the popularity and growth of the entire industry. I've always been a huge fan of Marvel Comics and I can say it was a real treat to watch this interview of Mr. Lee, whom I admire and have so much respect for. He has brought me untold hours of entertainment throughout my life, creating the foundation of my love for comic books. Thank you Stan Lee. The DVD also has some special features, including a bonus interview with Mr. Lee's wife and a narrated poem written by him. Both of these alone are worth the price of the DVD.

like a 20/20 for Stan "the Man"
Marvel fans have been waiting for something like this. Stan Lee, in a sit-down interview, 20/20-style, telling about his life, his love and his work. And instead of Barbara Walters, we get the much-more-worthy Kevin Smith shooting the questions.
Stan is very candid and honest and really draws the viewer in with his histories, insight and commentaries. Smith asks the questions that fans want answers to, and plenty that most of us wouldn't have thought to ask, including the issues of co-creatorship, genesis of ideas and generalities about the beginnings of Marvel.

Stan Lee is as interesting a personality as anyone could ask for - he is proud of his body of work and views it very earnestly and in context.

The DVD has plenty of extras, most of which are pretty short and sweet. The interview with Joan Lee (Stan's wife) is AWESOME and gives a great perspective on him as a person, and Stan's poem recital is excellent.

A great DVD for comic fans that want to learn about a legend.