Stan Lee 

Stan Lee is considered by many to be the godfather of the comic book industry. His career in comic books spans more than 60 years, but has always been defined by his dedication to the written word and commitment to excellence in the literary arts.  His passion for teaching and sharing his craft is legendary, and has spawned hundreds if not thousands of gifted writers and artists who have touched the lives of millions throughout the world.

Stan’s legacy of teaching has led to the creation of the Stan Lee Foundation, which is committed to literacy, writing and the arts.  The Foundation will provide guidance, leadership and resources with other organizations that share its passion for quality in these fields.

Stan Lee's famous co-creations include Spider-Man®, The Incredible Hulk®, X-Men®, The Fantastic Four® and Iron Man® among many others. Stan, known to millions as the man who has created Super Hero characters and stories that propelled Marvel® Comics to its preeminent position in the comic book industry, first became publisher of Marvel® Comics in 1972 and is the Chairman Emeritus of Marvel® Enterprises, Inc.

Stan Lee is continually creating for his company, POW! Entertainment, an advanced multimedia production and licensing company.  With Walt Disney Studios as its production partner Stan is making new franchises for the entertainment industry with his creative writing and story telling.