Boss: Hires 16-year-old to fetch coffee, Boy: Invents Marvel superheroes instead

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Marvel is the most successful film franchise in history. Every single one of its movies have become hits - bringing in $22 billion worldwide. Competing franchises have yet to even come close to beating that number, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, and James Bond.
However, Marvel’s wasn’t always recognized as the greatest. In fact, the company was once seen as embarrassing and even shunned and casted out by many.
Things didn’t start to change until an assistant - who fetched coffees and swept floors for $8 a week - came up with the idea of creating new and unlikely superheroes. They weren’t perfect, good-looking and athletic like traditional superheroes. Instead, they were flawed and had problems and weaknesses like regular people.
When the assistant pitched one of his most imperfect superhero ideas to his boss, he was told it was the worst idea ever. Convinced his boss was wrong, the assistant went behind his back and secretly released a comic to debut his new and unlikely superhero. That superhero is now voted the most popular in the world.
This is the story of how an assistant turned Marvel from a company seen as a joke to a multi-billion-dollar empire.
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[@riffslayer42]

Ok

[@hemanthnagabhushan4822]

Bro U have finally, Uploaded the video. After 3 Weeks. Hoping to see it, Regularly 🙂🙂

[@Batman-lg2zj]

Y’all need to tell a story about man who invented styrofoam .

[@jrmloh]

Didn't expect a crossover with Brew to do the ad sponsor break. :O

[@Salty010]

watching this video.... im hoping one day they make autobiography stan lee movie sort of thing... so weird... they still not making it yet...

[@purplemonkey8140]

One day in Los Angeles, I went to get my car washed. Sitting next to me was this old man and I instantly knew who it was, Stan Lee. What surprised me was that nobody else there knew him. I was like a giddy kid as we sat there and talked comics and he was excited about the first Spider Man movie coming out soon. When his car came around, I noticed it was an old black Mercedes with a lot of wear and tear. I later found out that Stan was going through law suits and financial hardship at that time and yet, he was humble and took the time to chat with me. I'll always cherish that memory with Stan at the carwash. R.I.P Stan Lee

[@purple2098]

Wow ur lucky

[@snottytissoos2165]

i think ur capping

[@ghost-xq3yf]

@@snottytissoos2165 I think your hating

[@OlTimeyChara]

@@snottytissoos2165 i think you're jealous

[@marko9463]

What year

[@RealHyperHedgehog]

R.I.P to this legend.

[@kawaiigirl7442]

Yeah R.I.P Stan Lee

[@Tiktok-wouldyourather10007]

💙😔

[@sici-finerd2487]

He is in our heart forever ❤

[@Cookie-ep2mn]

😔

[@rohan7382]

R.I.P stan lee 🥺😭

[@free2thrive]

This is so inspiring. Stan Lee is a model for believing in what’s in you and moving forward with your idea even if no one believes in you.

[@davidheard709]

An old saying that remains legacy forever.

[@manuelsousa]

It’s funny how roughly 80 years ago, it was comic books that were “bad” for children. Now, it’s video games and smartphones lol

[@chrismorrison563]

Comic books aren't addictive. Video games and smartphones are some of the most addictive things on the planet.

[@golubvolodemerovich7512]

@@chrismorrison563 comics aren't addictive? Huh...

[@ToxicNoxic]

@@golubvolodemerovich7512 not nearly AS addictive

[@th3beatz6869]

@@chrismorrison563 They were just as addictive as phones, it's due to the presence of phones that they aren't read anymore

[@thevapingcat4334]

@@chrismorrison563 ever heard of the word drugs?

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Stan lived his life to the fullest, never gave up on his dreams.

[@manofbeard]

And that 16 year old kid went on to become Marvels greatest hero of all time. Love you Stan Lee for making my childhood happy and exciting. Rest in peace Mr Marvel.

[@himanilsharma2147]

same here and for millions of children around the World and for grown up also... Love for Stan Lee

[@DM-sy4hg]

Stan was a total fraud. Jack Kirby created all those characters. Stan stole credit and money for it.

[@vasp99]

@@DM-sy4hg Vicious creepy trolls love slandering Stan. They can pound sand .

[@DM-sy4hg]

@@vasp99 slander? Wally Wood did interviews for a book in the 70s on working with Stan. It's the same story over and over again. "He had no ideas." Fsl.

[@vasp99]

@@DM-sy4hg Wood was emotionally unstable , to say the least . Plenty of people would love to slander Lee and steal credit for his many many successes .

[@bladestar2322]

I had the honor to meet Stan Lee in 1989 and shake his hand. He was an extremely warm and friendly Man.

[@SuperSeamus]

I met Stan when I was 12. I though of him as a superhero. He smiled and politely shook my hand. I’ll always remember him. Such a kind man :)

[@natureblank1401]

Making up stories here?

[@SuperSeamus]

@@natureblank1401 this isn’t that unbelievable

[@tawnyh8878]

@@SuperSeamus that is so cool you never know who you’ll meet you probably met a convention or something! We don’t know how you met him. I believe you.

[@SuperSeamus]

@@tawnyh8878 thanks so much. It was at a convention :)

[@emmanuelrosel7162]

Hats off to mr. Jack kirby and mr. Stan lee, thanks for making our childhood memorable

[@miked3168]

Don't forget about Ditko

[@marvelgaming5806]

steve ditko 😏

[@nexshrive2163]

I thought it was Lee Ditko

[@bocchi-therock]

I wished Stan Lee still with us now. I will missed him ☹️

[@KOBE2B2]

Hes still with us watching and being happy 😊

[@rayharvey1330]

@@KOBE2B2 No...woke movies like Eternals have him crying in his grave.

[@brine_5162]

@@rayharvey1330 Sounds horrible, but I agree.

[@marvelgaming5806]

@@rayharvey1330 ok ok but some m̶̶̶o̶̶̶v̶̶̶i̶̶̶e̶̶̶s masterpieces like endgame, nwh make him proud

[@rayharvey1330]

@@marvelgaming5806 Infinity War > Winter Soldier > Civil War > Iron Man 1 > Avengers 1 > Spiderman Homcoming > Black Panther > Spiderman No Way Home > Spiderman Far From Home > Avengers 2 > Iron Man 2 ...Sorry END GAME doesn't make my top 10

[@xfh5005]

When I saw his final cameo in end game it made chills run through my body and I started tearing, it was the best cameo even though it digitally created in honor of Stan Lee

[@Spookyman22]

what was it?

[@xfh5005]

@@Spookyman22 it was the part when the Avengers time traveled to different time periods from different films to retrieve all the infinity stone and put them on Tony Starks gauntlet, Tony Stark and Steve Rogers time traveled to the year 1970 to retrieve the tesseract to bring back everyone who disappeared and the person who drove past them in a car yelling at them was young Stan Lee

[@peterparker9954]

Stan Lee's last cameo was in Endgame which should have been the end of MCU

[@NuggetGX]

@@peterparker9954 no. No it shouldn’t have. ☺️

[@egekazkayas8968]

@@NuggetGX honestly the latest things they have made besides Shang Chi and maybe Moon Knight has been straight doo-doo.

[@lenardregencia]

Stan "The Man" Lee. The Myth. The Legend.

[@magentamagenta9108]

Wait till you find out about Jack “The King” Kirby

[@miked3168]

@@magentamagenta9108 and Ditko

[@MightyAvengingLeo]

@@magentamagenta9108 In his defense, myths and legends don't have to be factual.

[@archeogeek315]

@@MightyAvengingLeo Lol the word myth suits this video because it's pretty much a cookie cutter version of is life.

[@Joker-on8kx]

As DC fan and no liking towards Marvel characters, I have mad respect for Stan Lee. He lived his life like a legend and gave so many people their superheroes. Stan lee was himself a superhero.

[@windgodscythe9922]

Kudos to you man!

[@paulzammataro7185]

Yes, The Watcher.....

[@miked3168]

Don't forget the co creators. Kirby was huge when creating things for marvel and DC.

[@Socrates21stCentury]

None of the Stan lee / Marvel accomplishments would have happened without Jack ... Good call !

[@dandyloona]

Kirby is a bigger man than Stan but less credited

[@phrack8327]

He was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. I remember watching Marvel power hour as a kid and he would come on to personally introduce every episode and get you all jazzed up for it.

[@marcusvachon845]

@19:10 the concept art for Spiderman was Leonardo diCaprio. This was after Titanic, and diCaprio became a huge success. He turned it down and recommended his friend, Tobey Maguire.

[@andrewsimon713]

Stan Lee was always a genuine guy he even showed respect for dc success. He really gave lot of kids great stories and opened our imaginations. I prefer marvel stories set in the real world with heroes that have flaws

[@theultimategodofgaming3200]

I mean he did mock dc a lot but it was friendly mocking

[@geraldstephens6612]

For awhile, back in the early 2000s, Stan Lee did write for DC Comics.

[@tedflips1501]

He has written for dc before.

[@mr.marvel3643]

dude Stan was the best he didn't care for competition he just wanted to make people happy he even helped reinvent bat man and super man because he just wanted to make people happy I wish I could thank him R.I.P Edit : I know this is kinda cringe and stuff but thank you so much for the likes

[@ProtonC100]

nah not cringe

[@mr.marvel3643]

@@ProtonC100 thanks

[@ProtonC100]

@@mr.marvel3643 No prob, u were pseaking facts

[@yohanessoedijono8021]

Thank you, Stan Lee.. For bringing much joy & wonders to my life. A true Genius in his field.

[@magentamagenta9108]

Yeah a true genius at stealing credit from Jack Kirby

[@GrandMasterLynx]

16:00 Don’t you just love how somebody says it’s the most stupidest thing they ever heard and didn’t want anything to do with it and yet once the numbers came in he said he liked it I would’ve called him out for it calling him a liar 😂

[@jacobs1834]

Stan Lee truly had a rich full life and It was really sad to hear that he had passed away. Though in a way I feel he’ll be with us all in spirit…especially in the wonderful comic book characters he helped create.

[@eduardpeeterlemming]

I miss Stan Lee cameos in MCU.

[@itsshowtime2297]

Wish he saw nwh

[@masterblaster3653]

Plot twist he has become the camera man

[@marcodiaz6322]

His cameos were basically the secret ingredient to why their films are so entertaining.

[@blueberry._.muffin]

This is so inspiring for those that want to make comics of their own!! Keep the comic industries alive!!

[@astrumespanol]

Excelsior!

[@basteagui]

you're a true believer!! dont give up on those dreams you have! nuff said! -Stan

[@superpogman1659]

man without stan lee i wouldnt be much happy as today

[@Thatredguy_offical]

The man without a hater Stan lee

[@peacewalker3344]

Can anyone explain what Excelsior means? i often see this word on the internet but i dont understand

[@basteagui]

@@peacewalker3344 it means something beyond excellent. they come from the same root, to excel

[@kimyona9746]

What a madman he was. We love him for it.

[@Akdemx]

From Romania to America all over the world in the Universe and in the Multiverse - Stan Lee

[@jimbeanlit]

Stan lee the legend, without him we would never experience these fantastic characters and stories. Without his dedication, we would never know Spiderman. RIP Stan lee, your work is changing life and changing the world! Thank you

[@GalazyProductions]

Remember, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko were as instrumental. Kirby even co-created their first success, Captain America.

[@cha5]

Very true, Without Joe Simon & Jack Kirby's Captain America, Marvel would never have taken off like it did back in the 1940's.

[@coleh591]

i got tears listening to this R.I.P Stan Lee

[@ple700]

Rip stan lee a legend. Good info and recaps! Love marvel!

[@danieleadrianpangilinan4248]

From being the worst idea to becoming one of the most famous and well -known superhero who completed everyone's childhood.

[@Roisome]

Ah, the golden age of Marvel where the writers were all passion and could see the truth of humanity and the secret in stories that could touch others.

[@arturoceballos9554]

R.I.P bless Stan for bringing amazing original characters to our lives when we needed it most

[@maulikjain48]

He still gets in easter eggs

[@alycem8577]

Stan Lee is a legend,hero and a good man.

[@619Slipk]

I'm not the biggest Marvel fan aside from the X-Men and a few Hulk stories but I have nothing but the utmost respect for this man

[@booyakashaboy7250]

Rest In Peace Stan Lee. You've definitely left your mark on the world buddy.

[@hansjerkov]

R.I.P. to the legend and one and only Stanlee.

[@WorgenGrrl]

If there is truly a Multiverse....somewhere Stan is still alive and doing what he loves most.

[@philegendproductions1906]

I can't imagine how satisfied he must have felt when Sony's Spiderman, Fox's X-men, and ultimately Marvel Studios came to life! It must have been so satisfying and paid off after all his life creating these characters from his life experiences and societal issues, which is so relatable and emotionally resonant with people. Which is why Marvel succeeds in its films, definitely no offence to DC even though Superman is my favourite character, but is also because of Smallville, which is also relatable and emotionally resonant like Stan's characters. Mr Lee has lived a tough life but still continued creating such fun and awesome characters over the years! Continue to Rest in Peace Mr Stan Lee!

[@visderlin2972]

I always commended the ongoing feud between DC and Marvel, they always seemed to inspire each other. Usually though, that just meant copying the others design but never did I realize Marvel was on the brink of collapse. I'm glad they found their stride at this point. I'm now curious as to what DC will do next.

[@sabcode-dd]

Iron Man was the first superhero film that made me interested in searching up about the behind the scenes and made Robert Downey Jr. into one of my favourite actors. To this day, Iron man is still my favourite superhero and Robert Downey Jr. my favourite actor.

[@loslakers530]

Stan is the MAN! But lets not forget about Mr. Steve Ditko his artwork has been the blueprint for the artwork Marvel has been succesful to this day

[@GrandMasterLynx]

Legends never die they live in the hearts of fans forever

[@mecurseyoumimikyu4701]

Amazing video and thank god for Stan Lee for not giving up Also Jack kirby does not get enough credit he made the heros come to life. So thank you to both we will be forever greatful

[@dhirajdutta4409]

We r as society unlucky to have a man like him not appreciating his work and hardship. Those who said comics are for loosers they watch marvel movies without knowing that we lived those dreams in Stan Lees comics. Yes we know marvel and each caharacter way b4 u know them. Thank u Stan Lee for making our life memorable and amazing.

[@mm-cl2et]

out of every hero in history, the true one is stan lee. and he always will be. Rest in peace stan lee.

[@anadventfollower1181]

What about great ideas where a bunch of self-loathing thieves want to steal it and make $$$ for their selfish needs, while my family and I are struggling but try to be happy with what we have? Wish you were still here Mr Lee, wish I had met you and Jack Kirby.

[@KGBeast.]

"The fantastic four wouldn't be good looking unlike the Justice Legaue." 40 years later: the beautiful Jessia Alba as Susan Storm

[@somedayitsgonnamakesense]

i love that shawarma post credit scene! didn't expect it!

[@popprince3782]

Stan Lee was a legend I was a big fan of him R.I.P you did a great job while you were alive Stan Lee

[@garcel1251]

“Tony Stank!??” Lol RIP Stan the Man!

[@justinegianmontes9665]

this makes my respect for stan lee grow much more than ever. R.I.P Stan Lee

[@BurgerBites]

R.I.P Stan Lee. Thanks for the information that I’d probably never hear about him.

[@gilraybaker826]

So...you're saying because this boy continually supplied Jack Kirby with coffee, he was able to stay awake and invent Marvel and therefore save It?

[@harbingerdan2299]

Hello Hook and team, I just wanted to say that I love your documentary style videos and please keep making them. They are very intriguing, informative, and fun! I love sharing new things I learned from your videos with family and friends. Keep up the good work and let’s reach 1 Mil!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@Au1n]

i watched them before they even had 100k subs

[@MarkSmithhhh]

"You're a joke"...10 years later...."please don't fire me"

[@hawk527]

Stan lee's wise words before he passed, R.I.P Stan Lee

[@gicueN17R0]

I'll never forget my intro to Stan Lee. Mallrats. Classic. RIP Stan Lee!

[@shahanahsan05]

Definitely one of the best comicbook writers of all time alongside Alan Moore,Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko

[@MarkSmithhhh]

This man is a legend

[@hoarder66]

Stan Lee was awesome. His comics/cards/ action figures were a huge part of my childhood and I couldn't imagine it any other way. R.I.P. Stan Lee.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

These documentaries are fascinating! Great job!

[@TIGERZY2K]

RIP Stanley Lieber the former Marvel Comics supremo.Stan Lee would remembered as a popular grand pappy figure among the youth who created countless number of superheroes in his 7 his decades long innings in MCU.The humane touch given to both superheroes and villains was Stan Lee's specialty that helped MCU gain edge over their rivals such as DC and King Syndicate.

[@TheRevan1231]

I've had the great honor of meeting Stan Lee in person, I had to thank him in person. RIP to the true Marvel Legend, Stan Lee.

[@natureblank1401]

Making up stories?

[@itsmeskyler3706]

Stan Lee is truly a legend. Thank you 🙏

[@lazzzzzz5217]

0:59 I was genuinely waiting who made so many marvel characters besides Stan lee but then the story about Spider-Man being called the worst idea by his boss just made me laugh cause it was Stan lee lol Anyways R.I.P Stan lee you made one of the best fictional characters out there

[@Veeveebear]

You did the subtitles yourself- RESPECT

[@bobbygould1960]

Stan Lee is an Ultimate Legend.

[@drizzo4669]

Stan Lees story is a lot like another famous writer. HP Lovecraft was also given writing responsibilities at a very young age.

[@thumbsaloft]

JACK KIRBY'S ART is what made Marvel Popular!

[@caesar7734]

1:27 Ok, I’m going to create a perpetual motion power source.

[@sofinsinfan3248]

26:00 to 26:10 best quote by the best of the best...Rest In Peace legend

[@khalida9023]

Holy cow the editing

[@UXXV]

This was tremendous- thank you

[@BaronAmerican]

Stan may have been "the man," but Jack Kirby was the King.

[@redperson1219]

1940 parents: no comics is allowed because they have violence! 2022 parents: video game is not allowed because they might include violence that might influence my child!

[@AshtoinePH]

16:03 I literally spat my drink out of laughter

[@pixelseeker]

1:26 !!!! The man is a legend.

[@Thatredguy_offical]

Omg how does this video only 1.1 k likes this deserves so much more this is so good it gives me the history and how stuff was made all of his videos do

[@stoweby]

"Every single one of it's movies have become hits": You haven't watched phase 4 have you?

[@Egilhelmson]

Or the Edward Norton “The Incredible Hulk”, or 2003’s “Hulk” starring Eric Bana.

[@Elwaves2925]

@@Egilhelmson They're referring to the MCU franchise, so Hulk can't be included, although they could have made that clear. It's fair to bring up Incredible Hulk though as I don't think that made it's money back.

[@user-pm2b47ar8d]

@@Elwaves2925 Actually, Incredible Hulk was included in the MCU as the Origin of the Hulk. But is widely disagreed to be included because of the style and the former lead actor.

[@Elwaves2925]

@@user-pm2b47ar8d Did you read what I said? There's no need for your 'actually' as I said that Incredible Hulk is included by saying it was fair to bring it up. It's Hulk that isn't part of the MCU. As I very clearly said. 🙄 Reading really is a superpower these days.

[@train123z]

...Every movie so far has been a box office success?

[@haarrrshh3461]

This video is amazing, RIP king 👑

[@dukenukem42069]

2 things to note about Spidermans creation that you got wrong 1. Stan Lee was not some nobody coffee boy assistant when he made Spiderman, he was already extremely successful with The Fantastic 4, X Men, and a bunch of others. 2. Stan did not go "behind the back" of anyone to publish Spiderman, that would be impossible. Everyone knew about it they just didn't care because it was an anthology series that was ending.

[@ervinhoward9806]

Brilliant documentary. Thank you for an excellent presentation.

[@zuke857]

I wonder if Stan’s boss was the main inspiration for James Jonah Jameson

[@samuelademeso9041]

Yes he did

[@Ebizzill]

super grateful that his wife was a shoppaholic so he had no choice but to pump out more work to support her habits

[@justahuman6825]

the story slowly changes its focus from stan lee to Marval Studios

[@cambridge5758]

Stan’s voice was unique Would definitely recognize him in a crowd

[@shagirani5518]

Rip to the legend.

[@djyua9157]

I love how nobody talks about Jack Kirby the guy who actually DREW the comics the real mastermind behind it all do better

[@DanielPerez-sg1on]

And Steve Ditko, who died and nobody cared.

[@aryan-10]

marvel is a masterpiece and thats why every movie and series marvel studios make becomes a masterpiece

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@BIZZLLENIZZLLE]

Stan Lee is and always will be "The Man". An absolute legend in every way.

[@Zetsuke4]

Very inspiring. Very moved to make my story become reality

[@RiverSucksAtEditing]

He is a legend an ultimate legend R.I.P I wish he could see some of the greatest movies of all time like Spiderman No way Home I miss the man he is amazing When he invented Spiderman DC got JEALOUS and copied him 14 years later

[@KonohazFinest]

Really instead of saying something nice you take a dig at DC I mean 🤷🏻‍♂️ they both copied each other who cares.

[@lolz89]

loved the editing in this one

[@markerzuahsiam335]

This... this just put a smile on my face.

[@waaazupd1948]

Stan Lee, the real avenger. Never knew the history of the movies. Very interesting.

[@1twoone2]

Nothing but Respect and Gratitude to Stan Lee!! This was really informative and I learned a lot, but what about the 60's animated Spiderman TV show? Really wanted to know how it fit in the timeline and what was it's backstory?...

[@SPYDERFILMS]

R.I.P he will always be remembered