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“I'm the Chairman Emeritus, and according to my contract I am supposed to devote 10% of my time to working for Marvel... and the rest of my time, I can do anything that I wish.”

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Stan Lee, born on December 28, 1922, is an American comic book writer, editor, and publisher. He is one of the founders of Marvel Comics and is renowned for his unique style of storytelling and the creation of iconic superhero characters. His works include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and others, which have had a profound impact on global popular culture. more

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