Stan Lee passed away in November of 2018. The creator of Marvel Comics and legendary comics writer left behind a wide-reaching legacy, having created iconic characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Hulk, Thor, and many more.
POW! Entertainment, a company that was founded by Lee, recently announced that they will be putting together an animated series based on the childhood of the man himself.
The Amazing Stan will focus on Stan Lee's life in grade school and show off his fledgling, vast imagination. POW! Entertainment are collaborating with Pure Imagination Studios on the project.
According to
Deadline's report, the character is a
“constant dreamer” and the series sees him and his friends
“learn to take risks, explore new ideas, and never ever give up.” Writer Scott Peterson (
Escape from Cluster Prime,
Phineas and Ferb) is reportedly at the helm of the show's development.
John P. Roberts, the CCO of Pure Imagination Worlds, had this to say about his company's involvement with
The Amazing Stan:
It is an honor to help carry on the creative legacy of one of the greatest storytellers that pop culture has ever known by introducing an original animated adventure series featuring a new cast of characters for kids and adults to connect with. Stan Lee turned his childhood daydreams into a universe that features superheroes that have resonated with generations of all ages and cultures. Now his millions of fans can look forward to seeing him appear as an animated version of his younger self for the very first time.
Gil Champion, the president of POW! Entertainment had this to say about the upcoming animated project:
Stan had the uncanny ability to see the world with a childlike imagination. For example, an office building becomes a castle, while the streets below form a moat protecting the inhabitants inside. It takes a very special creative team to capture the story of a young Stan and the birth of his unique creations – we’re thrilled to work with Pure Imagination Studios and its team of creators and collaborators to tell this remarkable story and share this amazing ride with his legion of fans. This partnership demonstrates our continued motivation to propel Stan’s iconic legacy for generations to come.