Marvel set to feature late Stan Lee in new movies after signing CGI deal

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Marvel Comics franchise which has dominated the superhero fiction scene. Some of his biggest projects include Spider Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four and Black Panther, which he co-created alongside Jack Kirby and Steve Dikto.Despite retiring from Marvel in the 90s, he had often made special appearances in Marvel films - making cameo appearances in 42 movies, even making an appearance in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement despite there being no obvious connection.Stan sadly passed away in 2018, aged 95.

But, despite his death, Marvel fans will be so pleased to hear that he will continue to live on through future movies.CGI technology has ensured that the likeness of Stan can be revived, so he can still appear in films.Genius Brands International, and POW!

Entertainment signed a 20-year deal with superhero giant Marvel. They licensed the name and likeness of Stan Lee, to use in future films, TV, Disney theme parks and merchandising.Andy Hayward, The CEO and Chairman of Genius Brands, said: “It really ensures that Stan, through digital technology and archival footage and other forms, will live in the most important venue, the Marvel movies, and Disney theme parks.”Just two days before his death, Roy Thomas, the editor-in-chief of Marvel went to visit Stan in hospital and planned to discuss The Stan Lee story, an upcoming book.He told of how Stan was still determined to work, despite being so unwell in hospital.

Roy said: “I think he was ready to go. But he was still talking about doing more cameos.“As long as he had the energy for it and didn't have to travel, Stan was always up to do some more cameos.