How Stan Lee Wrote Comics

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Stan Lee was, in every sense of the word, a Creator. His mind shaped worlds that, in turn, shaped ours. His writing has permanently carved its way into our culture, whether through the tiniest panel on a page or in the largest silver screen productions ever attempted. Today, let's shine a spotlight on how Stan Lee wrote superhero comics at Marvel. What made his brand of storytelling so unique?
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[@NerdSyncProductions]

Hey, everyone. This is kind of a different video. Took me a while to write and rewrite and re-rewrite, and even after it was finished I debated with myself and my friends about whether or not I should make it public. There's still a lot I'd change about this, and a lot more I wish I had the time or ability to say the way I want. But Stan was always in a constant state of creation, making one thing and moving on to the next. I wanted to take a page from his playbook there and not leave this video shelved forever. The characters Stan co-created with all the other talented artists and writers over at Marvel have impacted my life more than anything, and I hope this video is a small step towards showing my deepest gratitude. Thanks, Stan.

[@duvanator873]

Hey i love your vids

[@eventyraren]

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[@austinrogers4486]

Amazing video as always. Thanks for letting us see it. But i really wanna hear how Mysterio changed your life lol

[@NerdSyncProductions]

@@austinrogers4486 Someday!

[@sociallyineptspider-man2366]

People like Stan still give me hope in this world, and even though he died, his characters are still a part of him, a part of him that will live on forever as long as marvel keeps going, and spiderman is the best example of what he represented, and I know I'll never lose the respect I have for him. Excelsior 🤘

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Small correction at 10:41 - I accidentally said Robin Thicke when I meant Alan Thicke. I promise it was written correctly in the script, but I was an idiot and just said it wrong. My bad.

[@tracebelcher]

Maybe the paper you reading from had some "Blurred Lines". lol!

[@user-ge6dh3oo8k]

Trace Belcher I see what you did there

[@yemiadeshokan7883]

@@tracebelcher get out!!!

[@lynntaylor9681]

No problem. Even if you hadn't said anything I grew up watching Growing Pains. So I've heard of Alan Thicke before. I had no idea he had his own show though.

[@FifthConcerto]

Robin Scherbatsky of "How I Met Your Mother" knew Alan Thicke. And, of course, Cobie Smulders made her way into the MCU after her role as Robin. So, somehow, according to some posthoc reasoning, "Robin Thicke" makes total sense as a mental slip.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

It's a bittersweet fact that one of the last cameos that he could see was in something Spider-Man related. It is a sweet fact that he's with his best friend and partner again...And now I made myself sad.

[@tcrpgfan]

And Into the Spider-Verse had one of the most poignant cameos from him... It eventually fits, indeed.

[@TheSefirosu200x]

I really loved his cameo in the PS4 game. I like to see it in a meta sense, like it's Stan Lee saying Spider-Man and MJ are his favorite couple or something like that.

[@amyschildgamerlive4519]

@@TheSefirosu200x he was a chef at a restaurant also in the ps4 game.

[@Brione30]

“I guess one person can make a difference. Nuff said.”-Stan Lee, Spider-Man 3

[@JajeczkoV47]

Kirby? Ditko?

[@gamergod98l86]

@@JajeczkoV47 they were extremely important as well :)

[@JajeczkoV47]

@@gamergod98l86 Basically no one really remembers them from the public.

[@atomicaftershow]

@@JajeczkoV47 doubt

[@BrayBros]

My favorite Stan quote

[@mothersbasement]

I really loved the way you weaved your personal narrative in relation to stan in with your discussion of his writing. This video was definitely worth the wait man. One of your best.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks for encouraging me to make this in the first place!

[@griphith5628]

Mother's Basement I thought that was you doing all the voice work

[@OwenLikesComics]

My god, Scott this is a beautiful tribute. I know how hard you worked on this video; it shows, and it's truly paid off.

[@FancyGeeks]

It really gave me the feels.

[@captainmidnight]

Been waiting for this one, glad it’s finally here!

[@FancyGeeks]

Same

[@chinuaalibatya7345]

Hi Cap

[@germain83]

CAPTAINNNNNNN MIDNIGHT!

[@sebastianramirez5781]

love ur vids dude

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Hope it’s good! 😬

[@davidsampson554]

I remember when I was 11 years old, I went to my first ever Comic-Con in New York with my family. I heard Stan Lee was going to be there at the time, and I thought, "This is my moment, this is where I'm going to meet him and tell him how grateful I am for the influence his creations have had on me!" Alas, all we saw was a sign saying Stan would be there to sign autographs the day BEFORE we went... We had just missed him. I was disappointed for sure, but I still held on to hope that one day, I would get to shake Stan's hand, get an autograph and picture with him, and say "Thank you, Stan, for everything". Unfortunately, that day will never come to pass now. Not meeting Stan Lee and tell him "thank you" will probably be one of my biggest regrets in life. But actions speak louder than words. Stan's passing still has not fully resonated with me yet, and I am just starting to realize how much I will miss him. But he has given me everything I need as an aspiring artist and creator. Each of us, whether we're an artist, a writer, a musician, or a scientist has the power to spread more positivity in the world and make it a better place, now it's our responsibility to use those talents in a way that will make Stan proud, and tell him, "Thank you, Stan, for everything". 'Nuff Said!

[@mechajay3358]

_Thank You Stan the Man, You made True Believers out of all of us._ *EXCELSIOR!*

[@FancyGeeks]

EXCELSIOR!

[@lukelay3823]

You know I guess I person can make a difference

[@erick-pj4yv]

Nuff said

[@NerdSyncProductions]

*cries infinitely*

[@kaiwilliams141]

Stan Lee is one of the most wonderful nerds. We miss you.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

He's still here in all the stories he wrote and lives he changed. RIP

[@nickmproductions723]

I uh... Wow... I sometimes don't know what to say when I deal with the passing of Stan Lee, my family and friends ask me "Hey, did you hear Stan Lee died?" And I could only respond with a nod and a faint, "Yeah." Because I couldn't fully grasp it for a long time myself, like you, Scott. But, when I watched this video... All of those emotions I've kept contained spilled out, and now I'm on the verge of tears in my college's cafeteria... Heh, I bewilder myself sometimes... Anyways, I wanted to just say something real quick with my connection to The Man. I am a comic writer and artist (Sunday comics right now, with a small story in a free anthology book), but I have plans to be a full on comic book writer, because of Stan Lee. I grew up reading Spider-Man, and I know he hasn't written something Spider-Man for a long time, but the character has been my favorite, and he was a coping mechanism for when I had a really tough time in my life where I didn't know if I could even trust my own family. I'm getting real personal, but the point is, Stan Lee's creations changed me, on a massive level, and I was like you, Scott, where I wanted to meet this legend, even with all of his faults. I, sadly, could not, but I always joked with my friends that, with the amount of characters I've created myself (I'm talking superheroes and villains) I mind as well be the next Stan Lee. And I wanted to tell him that... I wanted to tell him he changed me so much that I began doing what he did, and I wanted to let him know that the next round of heroes was on the next generation of writers. Now... I can't. But this video made me smile, laugh, cry and so much more, because it brought that fire in my chest back out and be willing to get back in the comic saddle. Not just in honor of Stan Lee, but in honor of what he built, because sometimes... The world just needs one more Stan Lee. Thanks, Scott. I needed this... Now, if you don't mind, I'm gonna go cry my eyes out as I write the next story with Stan Lee's spirit in my heart and soul. See ya.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thank you for writing this. It means so much to read your story, and I know that you're on the path to being a fantastic comics writer! Go make the things that only you can make!

[@renaissancenerd3801]

Stan Lee was my hero, and if I ever become a writer like I want to be, it'll be 100% because of him.

[@4Valentinus]

I literally wanna start drawing comics coz of him

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Do it! There are stories that only you can tell! Make Stan proud!

[@tabithaclements5513]

Stan Lee was an incredible writer who changed and impacted so many people’s lives. He wrote my favorite character in literature and I know there are people who’s favorite character was a Stan character. That’s how good he was, and always will be. RIP Stan Lee and excelsior.

[@wiillLiccs]

I’m ready to cry my eyes out

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Did it work?

[@wiillLiccs]

NerdSync Yeah, it did Scott.

[@Bubbabyte99]

Same

[@MrSmile078]

Stan was not a perfect man, but in a way he is exactly the kind of man who would have written

[@FancyGeeks]

Fantastic video, Scott. It was touching, entertaining, well made and heartwarming. Also first... this is KZbin after all.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

How were you able to comment before me? It's like you had a private link or something...

[@FancyGeeks]

@@NerdSyncProductions Some fancy pants bald boi hooked me up.

[@josh__jimison]

"I told this story so many times, it might just be true" -Stan Lee 1922 - 2018

[@WrecklessEating]

Really hyped to watch this! Keep on killing it with content!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks, man! You’re great and I love you ❤️

[@mechajay3358]

Phenomenal video Scott, can't tell you how pretty cool it was That you were able to thank him in person.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks, gang. I appreciate the kind words!

[@tigerbread78]

I think Joan was the voice of Madam Web in SpIder-man TAS

[@nvcomics]

She was

[@cha5]

tigerbread78 Yes she was.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Oh wow, I never knew that! That's wonderful!

[@milboxr9772]

Yup

[@LittleMissGhostess]

Hot damn...Scott you’ve been one of my favorite content creators for a while now but this video is on a whole other level. You not only explained how Stan Lee impacted media and yourself in an incredible way, but the emotions that you presented were so...I don’t even know how to describe it. You opened up in a way we don’t see a lot online. My father and I watched this together and we both welled up when you began describing how much you wanted to meet Stan Lee and we are so incredibly happy that you did. I’m not good at explaining things at all so I’m not sure how to even word my praises for you so I’ll leave it at this: This is easily the best video you’ve ever made. Excelsior Mr. Niswander, and here’s hoping you get to hug a monkey someday. :)

[@DanNobles]

Ghost Ion Well said, son. Excelsior!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thank you for this comment! It means the world to me!

[@dhushankiri5704]

Stan Lee was my all time hero, he was what american mythology was built upon he created all of my favourite characters and was a great man to the end, he was truly a hero to us all, what really hurt me most about this is that my all-time hero acctualy passed away on my birthday and this left me with me with a lot of time to reflect on how much he impacted my life, whenever November 12th is mentioned I will always remember not only my birthday but my all-time hero as well, Stan Lee

[@salmanige318]

Huh this alert came late, but Scott Excelsior.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I'm glad you took the time to watch it regardless! Thank you!

[@thevermilionwitch]

Stan Lee will forever be immortal, at least in my mind. I always saw him that way, and that's the way it'll always be, as part of him lives on through the characters he created.

[@isaacanimates]

I came out of school ready to go home, then I checked my phone. My cousin had texted me an article. I opened it up, then the tears rolled 😭. Stan was dead 😭😭😭😭😭

[@loganbloedel1934]

I found out when I was watching some MCU movies with my friends

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I found out through my friend texting me "How are you doing?" I knew something was up. I check twitter, and just felt my heart sink.

[@galvatron7881]

Same here 😔😔 he made our childhoods great I'm still in denial I'm still kind of depressed

[@Romanv-mt5rw]

Stan is no longer just a man. He is now a legend. As long as people remember him, he is never truly gone

[@racc4716]

There's only so long to live in this world , and I like to think that Stan Lee lived his life to the fullest. I never got to meet him but I'm glad that you did.

[@awesomeperson531]

It still hurts. Rest in Peace Stan Lee. Thanks Stan Lee for creating marvel, nah being marvel

[@brandonkrol]

Honestly, whenever I read old Silver Age Marvel Comics, I always read the narration boxes in Stan Lee’s voice. Still can’t believe it’s been almost two years now since he passed. R.I.P. to the grandfather of Marvel Comics. You will be forever remembered, Stan Lee. Excelsior.

[@geraldbataga7510]

Reasons why manga is better than comics: -All characters from the Manga industry are owned by the author who created them. While the characters in the comic industry are owned by the company. Also the reason why anime or manga is a lot better is because of the continuity of their stories. Meanwhile, the comic industry has a culture of rebooting their stories. - Manga tells story while comics in genaral tends to focus more on political propagandas

[@brandonkrol]

@@geraldbataga7510 First of all, no one was talking about whether or not Manga is better. Secondly, as a reader of both, there’s probably some political messages in manga as well that aren’t as obvious because it comes from a different culture. All meaningful art is political and the ones that try not to be are political by saying “they love the status quo.”

[@Siddif]

That was such a beautiful heartfelt video and I can think of a better way to remember Stan Lee. I grew up with the 90s marvel cartoons and they helped mould my perspective on life. They taught me to be inclusive of everyone despite their differences, in some cases they may be what gives them strength; to always do the right thing even if it is to your own detriment and to look out for the outcasts of which I always felt like one. I never had the exposure to the comics growing up but I keep meaning to read the classics of which I now own dozens of collected editions. Regardless of the medium though the message is still the same and is deeply woven into my identity. Thanks for such a moving video Scott

[@outpostalpha]

Wow, Scott. I'm crying, here. I've watched a lot of Stan Lee tributes and retrospectives since his passing, and this is the first one that's made me feel the loss of Stan as viscerally and emotionally as the day he passed. Great work, Mr. Niswander. Excelsior!

[@MissingSKA]

As someone who’s been shaped by Stan Lee’s stories, writings and characters I never really felt sad for his death, he was everything to me but I didn’t care my eyes would full with tears but, never fall to my cheek my stomach would tighten but I just didn’t grief like I should that’s when I found out it wasn’t the man to remember Stan lee wasn’t Stan lee without marvel I was sad these stories were ending I don’t know why but celebrities are just humans to me. And as humans we forget we’re nothing without our accomplishments or fans Stan lee was a great man no doubt about that but, did you remember the man, or his creations?

[@TnTyson81]

Love the emotion in this video Scott. We all know Stan had his faults and we can talk about then again in the future but there is NO denying that he made a huge difference to the world...

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Absolutely! He was human, just like the rest of us. But I believe he put more good into the world than harm, and that's all we can aim for.

[@BrKody]

Rest in peace stan Lee. Thank you for being the first true believer and inspiring others to read between the panels. #Excelsior

[@RKNancy]

Man, marvel is the reason I am writing superhero stories today. RIP Stan Lee 😭😭😭😭

[@ramenking3574]

Loved this, sad thing Stan the man died on my birthday.

[@imperiumgrim4717]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@wackythunder4654]

So sad every year wow from now on you will have another thing to remember and that is Stan the man lee

[@pineapplecheese7281]

Mister . D he died 3 days before mine

[@rathalossoul1520]

I went back and forth between breaking down throughout the video, but that final excelsior... Wonderful work Scott, and I'm so happy you were able to meet your hero.

[@mattl5046]

Great job Scott! Really heart-felt and you can see the amount of work dedicated to it. Also, you yelling at 1960s Stan Lee to calm down was truly magical

[@generalyousef6202]

When I found out Stan Lee died, it was while taking a test and hearing other students in the room who already finished saying "Stan Lee died." I was in such a state of shock and denial I checked for myself, believing it was just like the other time people claimed Stan Lee had died. After learning it was true, I was stuck in that state of shock and denial for the rest of the day, still feeling like it wasn't real. I still have that feeling like Stan is not really gone. Although he has passed away, I feel that he is still changing our lives. I am weirdly content and happy that Stan has changed my life and so many others with the stories and heroes he created

[@brycevo]

Stan truly is The Man. He did amazing things for comics and movies.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

He and his fellow artistic collaborators have literally changed the world. It's a legacy he got to see unfold, and it is inspiring.

[@thesentientsponge9971]

I got to know this beautiful world of comics just few years ago but still feel connected to Stan Lee very strongly so I can understand for how it must be for all of you reading these comics for entire of your childhood . This was beautiful Scott .

[@escamoso6351]

Guys, I think nerds around the world should make something in Stan´s birthday. Like a day to conmemorate all comic book creators, known and less known as equals for one day.

[@TheRatsCast]

Thank you; thank you so very much for making this video. I'm one of the people in the comments who asked you to make this; even though I'm not a supporter. Life has never been easy for me; so being able to go to Comic Book Conventions and seeing Stan Lee was never something I was able to do. Couldn't afford the tickets. So I never got to mean the man, and now will never get this amazing opportunity ever again. I felt the pain of missing out seeing Stan; how you brushed it off like it was okay, when I knew it wasn't. I think everyone could tell what a big deal it was for you, but I felt it because I will never mean the man. I know you said you didn't want to make this but... you made me cry... Your words about meaning him; how Stan Lee touched your life, how his life will be felt forever. You made me cry, and for that; I thank you. This was the single best tribute to Stan Lee I've seen since his death! For that; I can't thank you enough.

[@kryocentrik9505]

Massive chills and tears 😭😭😭 R.I.P Stan Lee ❤

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Sorry for all the feels 😅

[@kryocentrik9505]

@@NerdSyncProductions OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I saw ur Instagram and didn't think u would see my comments I'm gonna cry

[@rubberduckproductions544]

I’m rewatching this one year later. And honestly, his death still hasn’t completely sunk in for me. He is my creative hero, and he’ll always be missed.

[@4Valentinus]

Honestly speaking, about last year, my class was being given those motivational speeches, y'all know how they go, then they asked, "who is your role model?" People said their own like Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King heck even Drake, but when the teacher asked me, I legit says Stan the Man Lee and people wondered and asked who he was, (I live in Kenya so not many people knew him) I told them "you know the old guy who appears in Marvel movies?" And they shrugged saying no, some even began giggling in the corner and that pissed me off, so I said "The man who created spider Man, the X men, fantastic four and... My childhood!" And people started looking around asking themselves if it was true and sure even started clapping coz they finally recognized him and that made me happy, we even went to watch infinity war with a couple of those guys who got interested in comics coz of me and that... Makes me happy ! Rip Stan

[@NerdSyncProductions]

That's a great story! Glad people saw how much he meant to you!

[@user-ge6dh3oo8k]

thathappend

[@half3vil339]

This video made me cry I had the opportunity to meet Stan Lee at Denver Comic Con in 2016 and it was probably the greatest moment of my life. RIP Stan Lee

[@ashmitashanthakumar8067]

I love the video quality lately! Keep up the good work. :)

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that people are digging it.

[@bradenhogan2]

More top tier material from Scott. I don’t always agree with everything he says, but he has earned his way into my sub feed with his uncompromising passion in every single video.

[@grasshopper30000]

I'm still effected by it too and I never got to meet him

[@Vesperitis]

15:58 We all remember Stan because he put more good out into the world, into us, than anyone else ever could.

[@swdave]

That was so heartfelt and emotional. Thanks Scott! Keep up the great work! Love your channel!

[@SeanaTrys]

I got the opportunity to meet Stan Lee and get my photo taken with him a couple years back when I went to my very first Fan Expo (and my first big con) in Toronto. Sure I paid money for it but since I live in Canada and that was the last time Stan Lee was coming to Fan Expo, I wasn't going to get an other chance. That was a huge day for me. He shook my hand and asked me how my day was going. Me being an awkard bean barely manage to get out a "good" before the photo was taken. I had the biggest smile on my face in that picture, I don't remember being so happy to meet someone. After the photo was taken but before we were ushered out, I managed to thank him for everything he's done. Whenever I watched a Marvel movie afterwards, I could say "I actually met him."

[@spooderman7720]

This was an amazing, touching video. Stan Lee was a wonderful person.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! Sad about the circumstances that led it to being made.

[@kanukki84]

I collect Marvel comics before i couldnt read, damn those memories. Now soon they are gone, like drop in the rain.

[@a.n.d7496]

Was the Spider-Man Halloween mask made by Jack Kirby on the tree - beautiful video scott , truly shows the magic Stan expressed through his comics.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I thought it was a funny touch. I wanted to include more props from other videos this year, but thought it'd be distracting.

[@hoodlum4511]

Stan lee was part of my life, from the 1st iron man, to infinity war, the spider man movies, and the spectacular spider-man series. I will never forget the man who inspired me to write... to dream a story thst should be told :( Im going to miss you Stan Lee, Excelsior...

[@alextbrown1993]

Someone's cutting onions in here, I swear.

[@KhayJayArt]

Those damn onion cutting ninjas

[@wesley3300]

😭what? I’m not crying I’m yawning 😭

[@stapuft]

Oh man, I'm in tears...thank you for this.

[@MrE_]

RIP Stan Lee

[@JaCoby9924]

Thank you Scott. I actually cried the day I found out. This man has so much contribution to my child hood, that it's hard to remember that he wasn't a family member.

[@nardopolo1972]

This was a very nice video except for the part where I got some dust or something in my eyes and then teared up. Thank you.

[@roy1701d]

I was at a comics convention in 1986. All the Marvel bigwigs were there, pushing a big invitation-only celebration of Marvel's 25th anniversary, a party with our creative heroes on Saturday night. My buddies and I had dressed up as X-Factor (minus Jean Grey, cuz we didn't know any girls back then). Our costumes got somebody's attention, and we wound up with invitations to the party. Not understanding that it was a black-tie affair, we showed up in our costumes. I was supposed to be Iceman, but the white makeup I was wearing had gotten all caked and nasty. Embarrassed, we wanted to leave. But we refused to miss an opportunity to meet legends like Chris Claremont and Stan Lee. The Marvel guys were seated at a big table, where we could get in line and briefly meet them. I approached Stan and held out my hand. He shook it, and the sticky white makeup rubbed off on him. He wiped it on his jacket, looked up at me, saw my terrible makeup job, and said, "Son, when did Tombstone join the X-Men?" This remains one of my most cherished memories. And, of course, I've told this story so often, it might even be true. Thanks for this video, Scott. Very well done. Excelsior! 'Nuff said.

[@yolanda8563]

Thank you Stan, Jack, Steve and Joan.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Yes! Absolute legends each one!

[@ToniBingi]

Well done, Scott. I knew you could do this respectfully and tastefully. I believed in you, and you delivered. Rest in peace, Stan. You've earned it.

[@jordanm5169]

Really loved the dual story telling you did throughout the video, this was a really great tribute great job Scott...and thank you Stan Lee📖❤️

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks, Jordan! I was worried that people wouldn't like it. Happy to hear that you did!

[@jordanm5169]

@@NerdSyncProductions oh man I'm freaking out that you actually replied thank you😂 keep doing great videos I'm always anticipating the next one 👌

[@MattDraper]

A lovely, caring tribute. Thank you for opening up and sharing. This was beautiful.

[@GregCimilluca]

Appropriate slow clap for this one. Excellent stuff..

[@basara7]

I was lucky enough to meet Stan at a local convention and even though it was only a few seconds where I got to thank him, I'll never forget it.

[@BlankPicketSign]

I'M NOT CRYING!!! YOUR CRYING!!!! ♥♥♥ EXCELSIOR! ♥♥♥

[@assassingio9847]

R-I-P Stan Lee.Your boundless creativity will leave on with the legendary characters you co created with the other impactful artists and creators.Thank you Stan.

[@bargrosnintendogames7607]

Wow. This is basically the only video on KZbin with no dislikes (so far)

[@KhayJayArt]

There is one dislike, and it's probably Bill Hader

[@mohamed-degkayse7265]

I found one dislike......... -it was me-

[@definitelynotobama6851]

BargrosNintendoGames you ruined it man

[@patriciarickenleroux463]

Theres 12 now

[@NerdSyncProductions]

It was good while it lasted, haha

[@justingarrett1675]

This video made me cry a bit. Stan Lee was and is always gonna be one of my heroes. I sadly never got to meet him. Thanks for sharing your memory of meeting him.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

Dude I have to hear about how Mysterio changed your life!

[@Levyathyn]

Mysyerio changed all of our lives.

[@Marcus-ru1ht]

I remember I watched an interview once, he would name his characters of sounds he heard. The man is a legend. Thank you Mr Lee.

[@chinuaalibatya7345]

Stan was a cool guy

[@katmhcharis1236]

I didn't get into comics until recently, but Stan Lee is a man who I look up to very much. As a man who did so much and created for his entire life, I can only hope that as someone who wants to be an animator and artist that I can accomplish a fraction of what Stan Lee and other great artists have done. Stan Lee is truly a icon and he will forever have an impact on the pop culture, our childhoods, and the art community at large.

[@veronicaaragon8610]

Scott you were adorable as a kid. great video

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I tried WAY too hard to be cool, haha. Thanks!

[@wonderproductions3949]

I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since Stan Lee died.

[@markthompson6040]

You are so amazing Scott

[@sociallyineptspider-man2366]

@Logan Grover excelsior🤘

[@NerdSyncProductions]

No contest. Stan was is a legend.

[@glennmorganfan9411]

I had the absolute honor of meeting him and getting a picture with him at a Convention photo op shortly before he passed. I was so nervous to meet one of my personal GODS that I could barely even look at him. I swooped in, they snapped the picture, the photographer yelled "NEXT!!" and I headed off to leave, but as I was gathering my stuff I heard "Thank You" in that absolutely ICONIC voice and I nearly passed out I was so surprised and so nervous I just bowed and say "Thank You" back and then went off to get the print of my picture. It was mere seconds, but it made an impact on me. I am now in the process of writing my OWN comics....or attempting to at least. It's HARD, but I want to bring these characters to the world just like he did.

[@ripleyjlawman.3162]

I guess one person can make a difference.

[@germain83]

It definitely feels like a family member passed away. What do I mean "feels" like? He WAS a family member. Stan "The Man" Lee. The uncle to every comic book reader ever. I'm happy he got to see his legacy grow beyond just the "funny papers". He will be missed but because of his work, we will always keep him alive in our hearts. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@tubbdoose]

Excelsior!

[@pbmultiverse543]

I'm so sad to know he's gone, but I'm happy he was around to co-create amazing heroes

[@user-hh4xs7ml7s]

Oh

[@theworldofchris6736]

This was by far the best memorial video for stan that I’ve seen. The best editing, writing, and I could tell that it came from a real place. This is the reason your my favorite KZbinr

[@sticks4632]

No dislikes im happy

[@NerdSyncProductions]

It was good while it lasted, haha

[@epicgam2317]

Don't look now my dude.

[@finngraf645]

this was a beautiful video. thank you Scott, for sharing it with us. I never got to meet Stan, even though I admired him. I am glad that you got that opportunity. I simply being honest, this video has made me a bit emotional, which just goes to show what of a great storyteller you are. I wish I could support you financially hope that this comment is enough though for the moment. And same as Stan, I consider you as a great friend and role model, despite there not being a two-way physical connection. Since I'm starting to ramble a bit I'll end this comment with : thanks mate

[@jonathanpraff9781]

Gracias por tu vídeo hermoso. Me gustó tu frase al final: "Get smarter through comics." Es obvio que pusiste tu corazón en este trabajo. Gracias.

[@KREATIVEassassin]

Well done, sir. I absolutely cried when you showed the picture of you meeting Stan. Such a meaningful moment and I'm so happy for you that you got to meet him. Thank you for making this.

[@saychaysarchive7065]

Thank you for making this public Scott. I'm in tears. This was so beautiful.

[@SnoccyChad]

Stan Lee is the reason why I want to be a Comic book writer

[@jackhowell2751]

To think November has been a year since his death... I still think about him all the time, just like I still feel the pain of his absence whenever I read a comic book, look at my numerous figures and statues, and watch the films on the silver screen. Whenever I'm a part of any of those things I cry. I miss him. I'm only 15, wasn't at the time of his death, as he died only shortly before. This video means a lot Scott. If I could put a thousand thumbs ups I totally would. I just wish I could have met him. Asked him if he was proud of me.

[@michaelmccauley5647]

I just have to say when my father left when I was about twelve I was immediately absorbed in comic books be it dc or marvel but I just have to say I was effected by Stan Lee’s death like many others but your video truly brought me to tears, for a single person to show me a lonely kid at the time lost and confused that u don’t need superpowers to be super you just need to be a super person. Thank you so much for your dedication to this subject and I never knew how much he truly effected my life through even things such as manners all the way to my morals in my daily life. Thank you so much for opening up to this community and thank you so much for reminding me that even 1 person in this case you Scott, can make people realize we can all be heroes in our daily lives. I truly felt your emotions through this video and I just want to thank you for that. EXCELSIOR my friend EXCELSIOR

[@Idkwtmmythandle2024]

This almost made me cry. RIP Stan Lee

[@isabelldeharo9479]

I can not even begin to say how amazing this video came out. It has so much emotion and passion in this. By far your best work I've seen you do. Just amazing

[@JLeo0311]

Scott, I just felt the need to say this, as a long time fan of Marvel comics and Stan Lee's work the news of his death hit me pretty hard. Harder than most celebrity deaths do at least. But I hadn't been able to put those feelings into words and I mostly just tried to ignore the news and I even ignored the recent Marvel trailers that had come out, just so I wouldn't have to think about Stan Lee's passing. I know it might sound stupid, why should I care so much about some comic book writer. But this video helped me realize why I cared so much. Stan Lee wrote comic books that helped me a lot growing up, seeing spider-man struggling with teenage issues and the X-Men struggle with fitting in just connected with me and made me realize I could make it through whatever life threw at me. Stan Lee made stories that shaped me as an adult in so many ways and your video really helped me come to terms with the way I was feeling since his passing. So Scott thank you from the very bottom of my heart, thank you for making this video and sharing a little of your own love of the great Stan Lee. Keep up the awesome work and Excelsior!

[@Yk-mm6xt]

I was on the train on my way home and got a text I cried from the realization I would never have the opportunity to thank the man who created the characters who when I was young were more real than life. I still have trouble believing it and am saddened that it's one dream I will never be able to make true