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“What did Doctor Doom really want? He wanted to rule the world. Now, think about this. You could walk across the street against a traffic light and get a summons for jaywalking, but you could walk up to a police officer and say "I want to rule the world," and there's nothing he can do about it, that is not a crime. Anybody can want to rule the world. So, even though he was the Fantastic Four's greatest menace, in my mind, he was never a criminal!”

Quote by Stan Lee

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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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