One of the best and longestrunning easter eggs in the world of marvel films is the appearance of iconic marvel comic book writer stan lee. Be sure to share your favorites in the comments below. But first, stan lees next big screen cameo is only a. Into the spiderverse is loaded with stan lee cameos. Apr 26, 2019 the man behind some of your favourite comic book characters and big screen icons, stan lee, sadly passed away in november 2018, but his memory lives on not just in our minds, but in every stan lee. This video was originally made as a reminder of stans greatness, the world of comics wouldnt be as it is today without stan. All 35 stan lee marvel movie cameos ranked, including venom photos every time a new marvel movie comes out, the one thing hardcore fans can count on is a special cameo from comic book legend stan lee. Stan lee was a god to fans of comic books and superhero movies around the world, and. Stan lee, creator of the mary jane watson character who came to life 50 years ago in the pages of the amazing spiderman comic book, has endorsed the surprise casting of.
All 35 stan lee marvel movie cameos ranked, including. Stan lee passed away yesterday, and that was obviously before we originally posted this article. Even in the massive, superherostuffed avengers sequel, there was room for stan the man. This legend has captured the imaginations of comic book readers everywhere, and he has a habit of popping up on big screens when least expected. Every single stan lee marvel movie cameo screengeek. December 28, 1922 november 12, 2018 was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. Stan lee has made quick cameos in marvel films as a service to the fans. Stan lee has made numerous appearances in marvel films and shows, dating back to 1989, and. Stan was born in new york city, to celia solomon and jack lieber, a dress cutter. Here is our ranking of all of stan lees marvel cameos. Stan lee was an american comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer.
From a mailman to a security guard, lee has played a. Stan lee has made cameo appearances in almost every marvel movie. Age of ultron gives us one of stan lees best cameos. Nov 12, 2018 comic book legend stan lees life was always an open book. The stan lee cameos we want to see at marvel studios. The legendary comic book creators surprise appearances in marvel. After decades of helping to create some of geek cultures greatest icons, stan lee died at the age of 95 on nov. It remains how it was written back in february, minus the adding of the newer cameos. All 35 stan lee marvel movie cameos ranked, including venom photos. Nov, 2018 a look back at what fans and fellow comic book writers had to say about what stan lee means to them. I thought this would mean the book had been updated and include his death date in the timeline.
Among the hundreds of characters and teams that he helped to create were the fantastic four, spiderman, the hulk, the avengers, daredevil, and the xmen. In the cameo, lee asks howard stark if he can borrow his newspaper to read the sports section. While there are still a few on the way like avengers. He was president and chairman of marvel comics and the man behind characters such as spiderman, iron man, hulk, thor and the xmen. He shows up to tony starks party as a war veteran and. He appears in agent carter season 1 episode the blitzkrieg button, originally broadcast in january 2015. Some have been fun surprises, while others have been underwhelming. The following is a list of cameo appearances by stan lee december 28, 1922 november 12, 2018, in marvel comics films, television shows and video games. The popularity of the stan lee cameo proved everything the. Who was stan lee edgers, geoff, who hq, hinderliter, john. Even if youve never read a marvel comic book, you know the name of stan lee. Stan lee, the former president and chairman of marvel comics, died in november at the age of 95. From a mailman to a security guard, lee has played a small role in.
Learn more about lees life and career in this article. Stan lee was an american comic book writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. Lee cameos in various seasons of netflixs exclusive series through stillphotograph as a police officer of the new york city police department. Does anyone know why stan lee doesnt have a cameo in 2015 s fantastic four. Stan lee, creator of comicbook franchises such as spiderman, the incredible hulk and xmen, smiles during a photo session in his office in santa monica, calif. Published november, 2018 the late comic book legend stan lee appeared in more than 30 marvelrelated movies. Stan lee marvel cameo origin goes all the way back to the comic. Stan lees famous marvel cameos started out as a joke in the comics. A look back at what fans and fellow comic book writers had to say about what stan lee means to them. City in 1922, lee lived to see many of his comicbook creations take over the. Stan lee, marvel comics legend behind iconic superheroes such. With the release of captain marvel, there is another stan lee cameo to add to the list.
Into the spiderverse is one of the comic book legends. Stan lee was an american comicbook writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of marvel comics. And as with any cuttingedge comic book device, you have to test the dangerous prototypes before taking it. He was an executive producer for, and made cameo appearances in marvel film adaptations and other movies. Stan lees famous marvel cameos started out as a joke in. Every time a new marvel movie comes out, the one thing hardcore fans can count on is a special cameo from comic book legend stan lee.
Stan lee cameos in marvel movies a definitive list. The man behind some of your favourite comic book characters and big screen icons, stan lee, sadly passed away in november 2018, but his memory lives on not just in. Stan lees 7 best cameos in the marvel cinematic universe. These are my top 10 picks for the best stan lee cameos, out of the many he performed. Nov, 2018 here is our ranking of all of stan lee s marvel cameos. Heres a list of prominent marvel movie cameos where lees trademark aviator sunglasses. He had contractuallyobliged cameos in almost every movie based on one of his works, and usually appeared in marvelbased. Stan lee said his cameos started back in the comic books as the.
The man behind marvel is available on amazon in paperback or ebook and is a. And from what lee told business insider back in 2015, it was never his intention to pop up in all things marvel. This was before stan lee cameos became a major part of the marvel. Stan lees famous marvel cameos started out as a joke in the. Dec 28, 2019 every time a new marvel movie comes out, the one thing hardcore fans can count on is a special cameo from comic book legend stan lee. Whether a reader is a comic historian or just a big fan, stan lee. If you had told stan lee, the former president and chairman of marvel comics, that one day, he would have made cameos in 23 different movies centered on the comic book characters he was instrumental in creating, its unlikely that the visionary would believe you were telling the truth. Its hard to argue that the stan lee cameo fans saw in the academy awardwinning spiderman. Comic book legend stan lees life was always an open book. Stan lees passing has struck many film and comic book lovers worldwide, and marvel films wont be quite the same without his patented cameos. Apr 23, 2019 after decades of helping to create some of geek cultures greatest icons, stan lee died at the age of 95 on nov.
Spiderman creator stan lee says zendaya will be absolutely. The genius cocreator behind the fantastic four, spiderman, the hulk, thor and the xmen to name but a few, stan lee is synonymous with marvel, comics and all things superhero. The comicbook gurus many big screen comicbook outings. And while its been incredibly hard for comic book fans, and pop culture fans in general, to hear about the. The man behind marvel is chockfull of a thrilling narrative, stories, and littleknown trivia in the life of stan lee.
And as with any cuttingedge comic book device, you have to test the dangerous prototypes before taking it to. Stan lee has made 28 cameos in marvel movies and shows here they are. A prolific comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, lee has also had. And from what lee told business insider back in 2015, it was never his. Comic book easter eggs stan lee marvel comic book cameos. I received who is stan lee even though the title says otherwise. Lee is a comicbook legend and the former president and chairman of. All the stan lee cameo in marvel movies, ranked gamespot. Jan 14, 2015 the stan lee cameos we want to see at marvel studios. Stan lee, the onetime editor in chief, publisher and chairman of marvel comics, died on monday at age 95. Marvel fans think deadpool should take over stan lees cameos. Not only do we get to hear the man say his famous excelsior.
Stan lee said his cameos started back in the comic books as the artists back then would draw me in as a joke or just to have fun, he said. Stan lee, american comic book writer best known for his work with marvel comics. This video was originally made as a reminder of stan s greatness, the world of comics wouldnt be as it is today without stan. Stan lees marvel cameos, from the xmen to the mcu movies. Nov 16, 2018 guardians of the galaxy vol 2 2017 with dozens of cameos over the years, i know it occurred to you that stan lee s appearances in all of these films could be connected. I love the who was series, and have been waiting for the stan lee cover on amazon to change from who is, to who was.
Comic hero stan lee is known for his cameos and made appearances in various projects over the years. Stans easter eggs in the marvel universe are enigmatic but they dont play too much on your mind whenever he appears. A prolific comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, lee has also had numerous cameos in nonmarvel films and other media. Age of ultron 2015 the rage mage may hate it, but avengers. Guardians of the galaxy vol 2 2017 with dozens of cameos over the years, i know it occurred to you that stan lees appearances in all of these films could be connected. For millions of marvel fans, though, hell remain immortalized in the. The late comic book creator stan lee always enjoyed making cameos, both in the comics themselves and in related media. Does anyone know why stan lee doesnt have a cameo in 2015s fantastic four.
Stan lees cameos outside of the marvel cinematic universe. He also shouldve had a turn at writing this movie, because it was awful. While lee isnt able to reveal details of his cameos until after the movie gets released in theaters, lee said, i just finished my cameo in the new captain america movie the day before. Mar 08, 2019 with the release of captain marvel, there is another stan lee cameo to add to the list. Lee wrote the book zodiac, released in january 2015, with stuart moore.
Nov, 2018 stan lee was a god to fans of comic books and superhero movies around the world, and many viewed lees shortbutsweet cameos as the best parts of marvel films. Stan lee, creator of the mary jane watson character who came to life 50 years ago in the pages of the amazing spiderman comic book, has endorsed the surprise casting of zendaya coleman in. Stan lee, the american comics legend who cocreated dozens of marvel comics characters, from spiderman to daredevil to the xmen, leaves behind not only. Sep, 2016 the comic book history of the fictional stan lee. Jul 19, 2017 stan lee is known not only for his celebrated superheroes but also for his creative cameos in various marvel films and tv shows.
Dating back to tvs incredible hulk, the late stan lee made cameo appearances in pretty much every. Jun 09, 2014 this legend has captured the imaginations of comic book readers everywhere, and he has a habit of popping up on big screens when least expected. The stan lee cameo in logan doesnt exist, but its not the. He rose through the ranks of a familyrun business to become marvel comics primary creative leader for two decades, leading its expansion from a small division of a publishing house to a multimedia corporation that dominated the. Sep 06, 2017 while lee isnt able to reveal details of his cameos until after the movie gets released in theaters, lee said, i just finished my cameo in the new captain america movie the day before. Stan lee s passing has struck many film and comic book lovers worldwide, and marvel films wont be quite the same without his patented cameos.
Stan lees 11 best cameos and where to stream them the new. Who he is or why hes there isnt too important, as every moment is guaranteed to make you smile. In antman 2015, lee appears as a bartender in a story luis tells to scott lang. Over the course of 30 years worth of marvel comics properties being adapted for the screen, stan lee was a frequent, even reliable presence. Hes 95 years old, but still placing some pretty hilarious cameos in the. Stan lee s cameos outside of the marvel cinematic universe. Stan lee was a god to fans of comic books and superhero movies around the world, and many viewed lees shortbutsweet cameos as the best parts of marvel films. May 31, 2017 if you had told stan lee, the former president and chairman of marvel comics, that one day, he would have made cameos in 23 different movies centered on the comic book characters he was instrumental in creating, its unlikely that the visionary would believe you were telling the truth. Some have been fun surprises, while others have been. The man behind marvel is available on amazon in paperback or ebook and is a mustread for comic readers and historians.
Heres a list of the best stan lee cameos in marvel movies from oldest to newest. Dec 02, 2017 stans easter eggs in the marvel universe are enigmatic but they dont play too much on your mind whenever he appears. Hes 95 years old, but still placing some pretty hilarious cameos in the movies based on his own marvel creations and not only. Nov, 2018 stan lee, the american comics legend who cocreated dozens of marvel comics characters, from spiderman to daredevil to the xmen, leaves behind not only a formidable creative legacy but a vast. Age of ultron 2015 stan the mans cameos may never get funnier.
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