Stan Lee On Creating Latin Superhero + Creative Control In Films

He's the crown jewel of comics. Stan Lee -- who gave the world Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four, among many others -- sounds off on the Marvel movie franchise, why today's top writers choose comics, and the most amusing person he knows.
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[@DreJr]

It is a very weird feeling to hear someone tell Larry King "You wouldn't remember this, you're too young."

[@ElBribri]

lmao

[@Ace_of_Horns]

They're actually 11 years apart believe it or not

[@ktg5713]

Larry king like 10000 years old

[@Ulvenok]

"What do you regret the most? That this interview wasn't longer, I'm having a great time." That is some wit for a 91 year old, most people are senile at that age.

[@darkangelzephyron]

This interview is like the clash of oldtimey accents. Lol. Epic.

[@dstein111]

The accent is called old new york jew.

[@ChibDibs]

"Must of been a HOOT for you." "Yeah.. a HOOT!" 2018, can someone remind them to get with the program? lol

[@stxcxv]

rest in peace to them both

[@officegossip]

@@dstein111 one of my favorite accents, tbh.

[@trulstei]

Usually at his age (93) people just sit around and basically wait to die, but Stan Lee gives a big middle finger to that tradition and is still working, it'a incredible! Hope he's still round in 5-10 years

[@SavingPrivateBob]

"You'll have plenty of time to rest when you're dead."

[@ChibDibs]

*Hope he's still around forever

[@lukeskywalker6809]

He is still around at 96. Go Stan!

[@lukeskywalker6809]

Me too!

[@scoobydookie4773]

he just passed away ):

[@micglou]

Ever seen two legendary dinosaurs talk to each other?

[@sahiblindberg]

Lol exqctly what i thought! Lol

[@VelmaX3]

hahaha

[@vicrattlehead6386]

They're older

[@lonchafina4642]

RIP legendary dinosaur :(

[@dickiedocker]

91 and still as sharp as a blade..Awesome man

[@mails4arun82]

Mark O' He is such an awesome person

[@wolvie041007]

Mark O' you said BLADE. you're awesome

[@dickiedocker]

wolvie041007 Haha 😜👌

[@thephilosopher7173]

He's definitely sharp for a 91yr old but 13:00 shows that theres a tad bit of a slip lol

[@T1000AX]

great interview. hard to believe he's 91. he's so sharp.

[@CokeEpic]

Hard to believe he has flaws to.

[@mrexecutive]

T1000AX R.I.P. 💙

[@alfrancis8]

I was never this sharp at any point of my life! amazing guy! except telling his wife to stay at home. Lucky he realised and grew up since then.

[@TheBee87bee]

@@alfrancis8 Comic books keep you young.

[@maheshthk3730]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWtqmWkbq6El7s

[@301samdude]

Larry: Who was the first person you kissed? Stan: A girl called Martha.. Batman: WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME!!!?!?!

[@jumarob]

hahahahahahahahhahahaha

[@AbdielQuezada]

Hahahahahahaha

[@GForceDrew]

😂Epic🤣

[@selfproclaimednarc]

My first thought as well

[@lorvincent]

24:24 for future reference

[@abidounesaad3780]

Stan's voice is epic!

[@kimoyofficial]

He'll do optimus prime good

[@CptVein]

Look, Im 26 and I have all my life ahead of me. But when I hear these two giants talk about death, it gives me shivers.

[@thenoodle4360]

jay venne i mean no offence but when you ask them that question they might be more afraid of death than you even though there age is acceptable they want to live still

[@CptVein]

zane elphinstone I never said otherwise.

[@Nautilus1972]

+Big Jay You THINK you have your whole life ahead of you. Don't fall into that trap. Tomorrow is promised to no man. Do it today.

[@ChibDibs]

Nautilus1972 -- Yeah, like the mind above me said, only a fool lives pompously believing they are promised tomorrow. Everyone thinks themselves so important / too afraid to admit that death is a very real and imminent possibility.

[@MusicbyWordPlay]

Ha you made this comment 4 years ago, that makes you 30! What's up old man, how's it feel to be knocking on death's door?

[@AndreNMailho]

Man, Stan was so sympathetic and energetic. His good mood has outgone even Larry King. I really miss him.

[@setekhan1643]

He appears pretty sharp and fresh to me... I wish him - at least - another 91 years.

[@bob97529]

R.I.P.

[@jamesharper2823]

We need Stan. In a world so dark and miserable we need people like him to bring happiness. When Stan passes away, something that I hope won't (but know it will ) happen, we will have lost a great man who dedicated his life to making others happy! A true inspiration, and a real-life superhero.

[@TheFreshPrinceATL5]

Excelsior!

[@zombiesl4yer499]

Bruh he’s in his 90s, he’s on limited time.

[@jhot2477]

you mean the world of CNN? that's the embodiment of our miserable existance lol

[@mymagicisntgivingup5908]

93 years old

[@echos9396]

RIP stan lee 😫😢😭

[@SebyT10]

92 and 81 years old and it's an amazing interview... 2 giants

[@michaellesa4009]

True

[@dihboas]

"Anything you regret?" "yeah, that this interview isn't longer I'm having a good time" AND JUST LIKE THAT MY HEART MELTS SUCH A SWEETHEART, this interview was an absolute joy to watch!

[@mrexecutive]

R.I.P, Mr. Lee 💙

[@Sykeye7]

On this sad day, I re-watched this wonderful interview. RIP Larry, you were amazing.

[@Boatsidebbq]

I like to hope they are taling to eachother now

[@marvelousworks]

R.I.P Stan Lee... thanks for making my childhood a memorable one.

[@CarefulAtheist]

RIP Stan. Sadness today 12 Nov 2018.

[@God-fc6np]

CarefulAtheist hurts more in December 15 2018 because of Spider-Man movie

[@P0kerF4ce]

that's my bday

[@deathtrooper4888]

CarefulAtheist that’s close to my birthday

[@christopherlaplante2605]

Rest In Peace Larry King and Stan Lee and this was a great interview too. 🙏🏻🕊✝️🕯

[@seanshabazz5165]

How can there be nothing forever?I can't believe it. -Stan Lee

[@MetalDisciple97]

can't believe he is 92. Such an intelligent, inspirational man. It would be great if I were as half as young at mind at his age

[@JD43232]

Stan Lee might be a true natural grandpa. His voice comforts you with warmth and will read you comic books before going to bed. I can just picture it man

[@clarkey765]

I could listen to stan for hours

[@DendyJungle]

Will Clarke I'm a Stan for stan

[@a_sher2805]

watching in 2018 The worst day was nov 12 2018, the day Stan Lee passed away, R.I.P. The legend left us 2 days ago from when this comment came out.

[@Comrade2261]

Even at 95, it feels too soon that he died. But will never be forgotten.

[@mikkelfosbl]

I like how he has no problem talking about dc and its heroes, unlike some others. like mcdonalds dont know who burger king are if asked

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

This may be (one of) the reason(s) why: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Imagine...

[@bob97529]

On they actually talked about them recently

[@GabeTheLemurPlayed]

Bruh, there is literally a Burger King ad where Ronald McDonald sneaks in and gets a bag of food, Lol

[@XgoonerXzz]

Stan Lee one of the most down to earth blokes at 92, my dad can't work a fucking iPad at 38

[@Afrimusican]

Jack Green 38? Fuck how old are you??

[@YagiWiraya]

what an amazing personality.....he always smile and motivated every single breath, RIP Stan Lee....

[@Kingoflettuce]

Stan Lee, the spectacular, the supreme, and the spectacular. I can only wish for such enthusiasm and vitality at the age of 91. He never fails to make my day, with the positive energy he radiates. Excelsior!

[@aoa3163]

Excelsior!

[@dantecrottogini529]

man he looks young for 91

[@Arch.nemesis007]

R.I.P to these two titans🙏

[@alundrin]

His mind is so sharp its amazing, Beautiful man, gr8 mind.

[@ChopStickZero]

haha what a sweet guy, so genuine,unpretentious. Seem like a guy who doesnt carry any regrets or past hate around. Makes you think about oneself. And so adorable how he anwsers the invisible question lol, nothing heroic or any BS PC answer, he says exactly what any guy thinks of first :).

[@alecsnerdspace]

14:30-14:43 I literally fealt my heart shatter when he said that😭

[@TheMrblessed]

"What's your name again?" That was excellent! Legendary OAA!

[@michaellesa4009]

Lol

[@cancaids8289]

you are too Young to remember

[@Churro_Flaminguez]

These two lived pretty full lives and had a positive impact on the world. Kudos.

[@mobarrett2125]

Aw, when Stanley said he didn't want the interview to end, I felt exactly the same way. I've been rewinding this before it ends for the last hour haha. I listen to it in the background at work :)

[@DendyJungle]

Hard to believe these two personally went to high school with the founding fathers

[@ReddoFreddo]

I hope I'm as sharp and energetic when I'm in my 90s

[@Atheismo728]

Mallrats! Love that he considered that as one of his biggest roles

[@marctouss1862]

stan and larry legends both gone but living forever...

[@nasheenjahannasir2976]

Stan Lee, you gave me X men, you gave me my childhood. YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER through all your superheroes

[@MrKylePopovich]

I love how he plugged Kevin Smith's Mallrats, what an a amazing guy!

[@delix787]

Really hard to believe they are both gone! 💙

[@CrescentStarSoldier]

I DONT WANT STAN TO DIE EVER, I WOULD TRADE MY OWN LIFE JUST TO EXTEND HIS EVEN IF IT WAS ONLY FOR AN HOUR

[@APATSI99]

su su suicide!

[@JamForJerry]

DO IT! JUMP!

[@Mitsuraga]

Welp...

[@marcushamner5994]

RIP to Larry King and Stan Lee. Both titans in the game . I met Stan 5 years ago.

[@flamingstallion]

Nice profile picture

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

@4:40 "I hope they don't get hurt!" Stan with the real super hero advice

[@kennethjensen3684]

The only thing i don't really like about Larry King is that during interviews he takes the role as interviewer too serious.. The questions just fly out like he isn't really interested and don't really want to know the answer. And like when Stan said that he was having a wonderful time and wanted the interview to be longer there was no response to that at all. Just next question.

[@gearswitch8193]

Yea this interview sucks Larry king is horrible

[@ElBribri]

Goodbye to a LEGEND, I like to think he now lives in this universe he created... at last

[@animeherogamerfan969]

Same here pal same hope he is being with his hero’s

[@PredakingHardcore]

Im a huge superhero/comicbook fan and it's incredible that Stan is 90+ years old and still rocking!! He looks so kind and happy all the time! I rlly love his work!

[@notmyname3487]

Funny, the relationship they have; considering Stan Lee played Larry King in his cameo during Iron Man 2

[@notmyname3487]

Even funnier, I just paused to type this right before Larry brought it up.

[@thilinadilshanmunasinghe4319]

Stan Lee was a teacher to me. Thank you for every thing Stan Lee. 🇱🇰❤️✌️

[@michaelshaughnessy4435]

Bless Stan Lee love his enthusiasm for his work.

[@cormoran_strike]

Finally, Larry King interviews someone more ancient than him. lol respect both legends.

[@nickking8874]

I guess Stan is like all other men, we all would use invisibility for the same purpose :3

[@LeoCL95]

Ive got to meet him before he fly off the planet.

[@horsesflu]

I'm so happy that a guy like Stan is still around, still with-it, and still retains the ability to shape the world he's helped create. Because when he's gone, the world is going to suck a little more. No more was this evident than in 1992, after William Gaines (most famously of Mad Magazine/Tales from the Crypt) died. Like Stan, Bill was a huge personality. And after he died, he left a void that couldn't be filled, and his absence allowed for lesser men to eventually corrode his magazine (by filling it with ads, for example.) These guys are heroes because, despite their fame and their contributions, they've managed to retain their humility -- a quality that seems lacking and even under-valued by most famous people, who seldom even produce anything other than cults of personality. May Stan live forever!

[@lonemonarch4230]

Why are you surprised that he lives?After all he is the one above all

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

“You wouldn’t remember, you’re to young” lol. That kind’ve blew my mind because no disrespect but Larry king is an older fellow so I just never imagined anyone telling Larry that. Haha.

[@bassplayersguild7641]

An amazing gentleman, I never tire hearing him talk, love his enthusiasm. Love Larry King as well, class act.

[@TheBee87bee]

I love comic books ,part of our American culture! Thank you ,Stan Lee, for bringing so many superheroes who were more than human! Rest in Peace, dear Stan!

[@BatmanBigFan]

I miss both of them 💔

[@leospektor1]

I smiled so much listening to Stan. Thank you.

[@catfood3594]

I can't think of more likeable person in the whole universe! Lovely person:)

[@Injudiciously]

What an extraordinary fellow. Here he was 91. He was here for only another 4 years. Yet SHARP AS A PIN...

[@shorerocks]

What a smart & likable guy. Always focused and to the point. I like the thought that he became immortal.

[@IDontReadRepliesToComments]

I love how he credits Mall Rats as his first starring role! Fuck yeah!

[@joeymarmolejo5756]

When asked about passing away I got chills. I feel the exact same way as stan on the topic. RiP thank you for everything!

[@patrickobrien5311]

Rewatching Dec 2018, RIP Stan Lee, truly one of the greats. A wonderful man, he brought so much fascination and joy to my childhood and even to this day his characters and stories inspire and entertain me as an adult.

[@wolvie041007]

"Batman has more character..." - the great Stan Lee. suck it Superman Fanboys

[@joedoggerson1501]

lmao right

[@mandutumuch4480]

I agree and I like both

[@tylercobb2389]

But his favorite is superman

[@IDontReadRepliesToComments]

There are Superman fan boys?

[@prototype8137]

Batman and superman are both lame.

[@probrogaming4113]

Man he’s 91 and he’s like a kid I love it

[@beardedtinman8491]

23:25 'Some day when Marvel gets all the rights to them'

[@orster2076]

Not soon enough

[@xer05tar]

The future is now.

[@DafineDesign]

It's crazy how *The Fantastic 4* came about as a result of having a "f*ck it!" attitude and doing what you want. The *Final Fantasy* series came about pretty much the same way.

[@AbdulazizAli10]

One punch man was similar too! And it's fucking amazing!!!

[@andersonmaru2]

This guy is realy amazing.

[@combatx3373]

RIP legend thank for you for making awesome characters and making childhood fun

[@NangongReng1973]

I like this type of old people , in the 90's and still having a meaningful life. Not like some old people, who is mobile but just eat , sleep and wait for death.

[@ReallyAverageJoe]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL "sleep eat and wait for death"

[@mymagicisntgivingup5908]

I have a meaning in life in the 2000s until now

[@baboom007]

I'm 38 and i eat , sleep and wait for death. I think i'm doing something wrong

[@CircusJelleman]

That was nice... Thanks Larry, only discovered this channel today but I think I might be a fan. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@WilliamHaywardPainter]

I think to everyone whos read Marvel Comics or knows Stan "The Man" Lee from his early years until his passing, Stan Lee dying is like a best friend you've always had dying and you'll never forget him. We're all still true believers, Stan, RIP.

[@Comrade2261]

Wonderfully said.

[@dustinlee168]

i like this interview alot. u could tell stan lee likes to talk stories bout his work.

[@stormrevenant]

Please live forever, please. Pretty please, man!

[@jamrelocated]

Love, respect, modesty, witty and the man!

[@jovialnobody]

He just fucking gets it! What an incredible legend he is!

[@mandutumuch4480]

Hearing his voice is bring my childhood out of me

[@edalkarvel5865]

Stan Lee is so nice, that man is amazing

[@chabnormal]

R.I.P. Stan Lee, Excelsior!

[@jeraldguevarra112]

I'm old but these two guys are ancients... Stan Lee is a Living Legend

[@NKofman]

The speech of Larry King at 1 minute - you can feel so much that he is reading of a prompter lol

[@Discobob69]

Kevin smith, the genius that he is. Even Stan Lee praised you!!

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

Two great legends. RIP Stan lee.

[@aarons1980]

This interview made me laugh so so much it felt like I was watching Larry king talking to Larry king (the king twins) LMFAO HAHAHAHA

[@namachakraborthy2418]

RIP, Legend.

[@AdityaLandge1994]

*legends

[@hod4835]

he was 91 when this was done? incredible. my grandmother who's in her late 70's can't even remember me anymore.

[@b4ddrumm3r11]

R.I.P both of these legends

[@davidgray3294]

These two are amazing, I can only hope to live as long nevermind being as sharp. I wish I had of watched or listened to them before they left us.

[@-dimar-]

One of my all time favorite interviews

[@rares-andreidinu2279]

The fact that he mentions Mallrats brings me to tears

[@CancheGalindo]

This talk was so insightfull. So sad to think they are no longer with us. 💔

[@xpeter1000]

I need to meet this man before he passes away...

[@rampageclover9788]

Don't say it like that...

[@darkman4747]

same

[@johnathanclark79]

I met him

[@arroz154]

...

[@Infectouss]

Stan lee is such a great guy, the way he said 'this interview'.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

One of the greatest interviews I've ever seen.

[@dandunning5602]

I love the last glimpse into the fantastic mind of Mr Stan Lee: "I wouldn't know what to do with it … except spy on women." I love this man!