What makes a superhero? | Stan Lee

What makes a superhero? | Stan Lee | TEDxGateway 2013

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Stan Lee is known to millions as the man whose superheroes propelled Marvel to its preeminent position in the comic book industry. His co-creations include some of the most well-known and beloved superheroes of all time including, Spider-Man™, The Avengers ™, X-Men™, Iron Man™, The Incredible Hulk™, The Fantastic Four™, as well as hundreds of others.
He was inducted into the comic book industry's The Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1995. And now Stan is all set to launch his first original superhero for India, 'Chakra The Invincible,' on Cartoon Network.

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@turtleshrugged164 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone else returning to this video years later and crying? November 12th 2018. A date to never forget. Many people had their greatest hero of all time pass today. RIP Stan Lee.

@joshanobody6948 5 жыл бұрын

He will always be a inspiration to everyone

@scuntmaster3429 5 жыл бұрын

he inspired me to be myself. Thank you stan lee

@Jay-tx7jf 5 жыл бұрын

He died on my cousins birthday, definitely not going to forget.

@halisking7803 5 жыл бұрын

We miss you Stan Lee. Thank you for everything

@battleaxebill309 5 жыл бұрын

He's out there somewhere true believers!

@skirdus367 5 жыл бұрын

As a writer myself, I couldn't help but smile when Stan got to the part about writing for yourself instead of others. It just makes so much sense, and to hear it coming from him is the most validating feeling in the world. R.I.P. You will be remembered, and your legacy carried on

@ommayayehet7850 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a writer too, and this was so inspirational for me to create new superheroes for my books! Have you published any books yet?

@silverdays2909 4 жыл бұрын

I hope to be a writer one day

@troypreston1998 2 жыл бұрын

I'm also a writer and listening to this really helped me to do better with writing

@erikleith4670 2 жыл бұрын

“As a writer myself” you don’t write bruh

@user-kb7so3fw2u 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my cousins are inspired by Stan lee and marvel we are even starting our own universe!

@FlyingFez 5 жыл бұрын

This was inspiring.. Rest in Paradise Mr.Stan Lee

@mischiefmakerstudios9900 4 жыл бұрын

Bndit Just keep practicing & the more you practice, the more you will improve with each drawing! I say this because I was told by cyber bullies years ago I wasn’t smart enough to draw my own cartoon characters or write my own stories. I ignore them & dive into drawing. Now I am working on my own stories, Just draw every day! You will get better.

@cwuack6078 3 жыл бұрын

Mischief MakerStudios that was inspirational to me even!

@mareli8127 3 жыл бұрын

he's dead 🧍🏽‍♀️

@aanugrahsingh 3 жыл бұрын

@@mischiefmakerstudios9900 nice

@danielatomescu3487 3 жыл бұрын

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@jmgo4th 2 жыл бұрын

"That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero." -Stan Lee.

@kirit-kungacha5872 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Mr.Stan Lee. *He's the true hero for making us happy*

@anferneec 10 жыл бұрын

If there's one person who knows about super heroes it's this guy. As an adult I still love superhero stories especially, as Stan Lee says, when they're written well.

@moondowntheface6282 4 жыл бұрын

eesh, he didn't even create Captain America, Captain America was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Spider-Man, although being Stan Lee's most famous creation was not his first, his first was The Mighty Destroyer aka Kevin "Keen" Marlow, so there

@thespider8654 4 жыл бұрын

One thing superhero stories tell us, that it's ok to admire, to idolize these cartoon characters no matter what your age is.

@jeremygaming6155 4 жыл бұрын

10% of comments - about the video 90% of comments - R.I.P Stan Lee Rest In Peace Stan Lee, you are a true hero!

@beastlykage 8 жыл бұрын

thank you stan your the true hero

@etheman80 6 жыл бұрын

*you’re

@CerberusHydra123 6 жыл бұрын

E Collects you're the true hero

@judahthegreyjedi6775 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much

@teriyaki_chicken 5 жыл бұрын

No. I am. You’re*

@vimusic7265 5 жыл бұрын

hey bro whoa same name

@ninjakhi5743 8 жыл бұрын

Stan is the man

@ChristianSims25 8 жыл бұрын

his creative imagination is inspirational

@l_HERESY._l 6 жыл бұрын

with da superhero clan

@forgottensoul942 5 жыл бұрын

He was

@billchiper2142 5 жыл бұрын

Still is XD

@vxncentvvs 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P

@ch40t1c8 5 жыл бұрын

I wise man once said with great power comes great responsibility- Stan Lee

@troypreston1998 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir this man really got the point of that across that's what dc never did

@yp8152 2 жыл бұрын

He didn't invemt it🤦🏽‍♂️

@steampunkastronaut7081 6 жыл бұрын

A superhero doesn't need any superpowers to become a superhero. Just needs to be so heroic until achieves the "super" adjective.

@macrocosmcat6920 6 жыл бұрын

Niv 'Mohnd Usually super stands for something not many can do. In case of Batman who doesn't have super powers, but has an intellect superior to most and an ability to deduce a lot of events. It's one perk that is different from others or most people and can use them to become super heroes. Heroic actions plus something not many people can do and you get a superhero.

@b4alpha384 4 жыл бұрын

An example is stan lee

@adamshafeeq8685 2 жыл бұрын

Komon Kazuki is also a good example

@gamerguy3275 4 жыл бұрын

This guy's a legend... R.I.P Stan Lee, you will be missed...

@canonuroz2819 7 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE MY SUPERHERO STAN. I love you and you are one of my heroes, I mean I take an example by you (sorry for my English if I've got a mistake). You changed my life and a billion people's lifes. ❤

@nicholasglover5707 6 жыл бұрын

Literally perfect English.

@justsaiyan0567 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know he changed the lives of a 7th of the world's population??

@NCRRanger16 5 жыл бұрын

@@justsaiyan0567 Because he did.

@zacharymoser4481 5 жыл бұрын

Can Onur Oz great english!

@cristiana8044 4 жыл бұрын

He's like an eccentric grandfather giving me the secret on how he comes up with his bedtime stories.

@jadynsmith6846 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. StanLee 1922-2018

@Stone-Boy 7 жыл бұрын

you're a life saver Stan lee thank you.

@pizzaissogoodright5076 Жыл бұрын

Man this guy is a legend he needs to me remembered for eternity and he is so wise. RIP STAN LEE

@dylansofinski8532 6 жыл бұрын

I'm nine years old. I have made superheroes myself. You were my inspiration Stan Lee.

@an_anime_crepe828 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. I saw your comment three years later. What are you doing now?

@nicholaswilliams4886 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words and for bringing your creations to live Stan lee May you rest in piece Hero.

@cosmicmcmoon5773 5 жыл бұрын

Stan taught me much of what I know about writing as no doubt many others. I would not be the writer I am today if not for him. Thank you, Stan, for everything :)

@yuvrajswarnkar4580 3 жыл бұрын

It's so good to have Stan's creativity for our beautiful country India 😌❤️🇮🇳

@elitemines8800 3 жыл бұрын

I’m inspired of Stan Lee and I would like to make my own superhero, something different, a message. Rest In Peace Stan.

@dark_nightwing_xl2797 5 ай бұрын

I want go read it

@Rak-Nay 5 жыл бұрын

Fairy Tales for grown ups That hit the nail The man know his craft And Stan is the MAN.

@Portagas.D.Ace75 4 жыл бұрын

U r an Idol for us Stand Lee. Rest in peace in u r paradise. Love from India 🇮🇳

@timothyfugatt3145 7 жыл бұрын

I love all characters Stan Lee made , he made the X- Men the first comic I read .

@noisemarine561 5 жыл бұрын

timothy fugatt He also helped edit all of Marvel's greatest comics.

@silverdays2909 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Jack Kirby

@KnightPrime1 2 жыл бұрын

I am Indian, and I LOVE Marvel, Superheros. It is my passion to direct films one day. This video is not only relatable, but it is also inspiring. I look up to Stan Lee alot to this day. The saying is right, Legends never actually die. Thanks TEDx, this video has really inspired me.

@welatshaw 5 ай бұрын

Legends live forever, as long as they are remembered. Stan Lee will live forever. In our memories, and in our hearts.

@thedorkknight9684 5 жыл бұрын

Not all heros wear capes. Rest in peace, stan. Exelsior.

@sjewel3444 5 жыл бұрын

watching this in 2019 and ready to cry my eyes out

@ryanhale4116 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure who will see this since the original post was years ago, but I wanted to pass this story along. Often, when we have a chance to finally meet our hero’s are let down or shocked to see them and not just their illusions of them. This was not the case of someone I know who was able to meet Stan Lee. He has been a comic book fan all of his life and went to a comicon where Stan Lee was going to be speaking. By great fortune, he got onto an elevator at the convention and Stan Lee happened to be on the same elevator. He said that Lee was gracious and happy to meet a fan, he answered questions and open and kind. The experience left a great impressions and meeting Lee was everything he had hoped it would be ever since he was a kid.

@serynacottonball8815 3 жыл бұрын

This was so insparational, i felt like he was actually talking to me Rest in Peace Mr. Stan Lee

@dineshchandra3257 4 жыл бұрын

When stan said - I loved talking to you . In the end Tears started filling in my eyes

@ArmyWolves Жыл бұрын

Seeing tge late Stan Lee is bittersweet. His friendliness, humility and love for what he did and taking his time to share what he knows and then THANKING TEDEx for giving him the opportunity to speak is reminder of whom we lost. Then when you see what MARVEL has become after his passing is just sad.

@xziuto 3 жыл бұрын

Is it me or do you just love the sound of Stan’s voices. Rest and piece the stand sleep well sleep well.

@jonruby1755 4 жыл бұрын

The reason why I will always love this man is the passion he has for his superheroes. Just listen to him talk and you can see blatantly that he absolutely loves and put his heart into his work...you were the closest thing we had to an actual super hero sir RIP STAN LEE

@xeqinn 5 жыл бұрын

Rip Stan Lee :( I will miss you and I will always remember you so sweet man!

@welatshaw 5 ай бұрын

I'm almost glad that Stan isn't here to see what they've done to the MCU. But, missed? Oh, yeah, Stan the Man is very, very missed. There was never anyone like him before, and there will never be anyone like him in the future. RIP, sir.

@seunhd 3 жыл бұрын

*"You know, i guess one person can make a difference"*

@ObscureJoel 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so painful but important for me to keep coming back to the things he said. Stan Lee brings out my only super power, furiously taking notes and profusely crying at the same time

@thisguy6426 4 жыл бұрын

Stan lee had a mind of a hero he’s made peoples lives more energetic more enjoyable

@thisguy6426 4 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see the 26 people who disliked this video

@somyaelkadi 2 жыл бұрын

It's now 2022 and he died in 2018 R.I.P Stan Lee the Great creator of Marvel 1922 - 2018 i am crying for years. I will always miss you and remember you stan Lee. My only wish is that he can come back alive again this year...

@TheChannelOfDR 2 жыл бұрын

"Anyone can be a hero" -Stan Lee, Spiderman Into the Spider-verse end credits

@ricecakes2164 5 жыл бұрын

I'm writing a book right now in 2018, and this is what I needed to hear...I thought of sending him a chapter, but I remembered that he became one of the brightest stars 😭😭 excelsior

@chelseahaycock2919 3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P STAN you will never be forgotten we love you❤💕

@andrewwoodger1180 3 жыл бұрын

thank you stan. thank you so much. rest in peace hero

@AuxionLH 3 жыл бұрын

Listening to his voice just makes my day R.I.P Mr.Lee

@fortunemn.3610 4 жыл бұрын

The smile on my face when he mentioned Spider-Man's origin😁 R.I.P Stan

@Smellie069 5 жыл бұрын

Who else saluted Stan Lee at the end? Rest in peace, Stan, you have inspired multiple generations and will continue to for perhaps forever. Thank you.

@phantomxx5473 4 жыл бұрын

Stan lee will be remembered and never once forgotten R.I.P

@mlgpatrick6940 3 жыл бұрын

He's the real hero he knows he is aswell

@daishinakamura1043 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Stan Lee and thank you for your advice and teaching

@gabekarl82 10 жыл бұрын

Jerry694111 he didn't ask for those cameos and the movie adaptations were based on his and the awesome artists he worked with created. He's in his 90's so he got that "air" around him, most men after 75 yrs of age become one. Stan got all those knowledge because he's been working on something he cares about for decades so obviously he would teach you a thing or two, without him there won't be any x-men or spiderman and I won't be commenting here I would be a boring man working my ass off. I read those books out loud as a kid that's how I learned my English. And as an adult I learned from him and countless many writers the beauty of storytelling. Without him and the many artists he worked with I wouldn't know about bigotry (x-men) and power & responsibility (spiderman). So please don't hate on a master storyteller.

@DickyReeves 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see an awful comic or a creator beating a concept over someone's head or creating a comic for the wrong reasons I watch this video to remind myself that I am right, they are doing it wrong. Thank you Stan. Thank you.

@fairycat23 3 жыл бұрын

His enthusiasm shines through every second of this video! ^_^ May his memory be a blessing.

@KGBeast. 3 жыл бұрын

I use this as inspiration to hopefully one day get my own comic book stories published and start my own comic book company

@ALEX-qv7uc 7 жыл бұрын

Spider-Man is my favorite superhero.

@timothyfugatt3145 7 жыл бұрын

arsenalgaming your right on my parts

@ninjaweretiger4273 6 жыл бұрын

He is cool. Just been drawing him actually. xD

@chadrasmussen6127 5 жыл бұрын

Me too bro

@jayesh1891 4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@Abe-Lau 3 жыл бұрын

Spider-man is the best superhero ever

@hayleyxclark 5 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace, Stan Lee. you changed so many peoples lives, including mine 💛

@RobotCowbqy 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I have a good idea for a comic book, I think of it and then listen to Stan lee and he always inspires me. What a treasure he is, Stan will be missed. Excelsior!

@ananya.a04 3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P to this legend. You shall forever be remembered in our hearts for giving us such iconic and legendary superhero’s. ❤️

@Kiabeta 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you're in heaven hanging out with all of your creations

@baahcusegamer4530 Жыл бұрын

I miss him. He was everyone’s beloved grandpa who told us some of the best fairy tales we ever heard.

@serenegeneration 2 ай бұрын

Rip stan lee you touched many's heart and will always be remembered.

@jadynsmith6846 5 жыл бұрын

Stan Lee had more imagination than everyone on the earth combined

@alexandervaniev 5 жыл бұрын

I just adore how Stan Lee smiles.

@elijaheisen8203 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace ✌️ Love you Stan Lee

@reyachrai5810 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Stan "the man" Lee You'll always be remembered.

@hectordelagarza2760 5 жыл бұрын

He is gone, yet he has inspired me so much that I feel a sudden drive to write again. I never had the chance to meet him. Simplicity and humbleness are a few words I can use to describe him. He had a talent to just push you forward having thst great essence of a man with a soul of child. By far, one of the greatest humans ever born, thank you Mr. Stan Lee.

@ChanduChampion 4 жыл бұрын

Stanlee sir AAP chinta na kare India me apka chakra superhero ayega.... Aapka Sapna me pura karunga 🙂 Love you Stan Lee

@sanjayahire1954 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Stan Lee sir this was very inspiring for me.., But we really miss you 😔

@Caitlyn_Blacks 5 жыл бұрын

RIP STAN LEE😖😭

@s_nfl0w3r68 4 жыл бұрын

I Always Think Of Stan Lee When I’m Thinking Of Superhero Stories To Create. R.I.P Stan Lee 1922-2018. You’ll Always Be In Our Hearts.

@daniboy4153 4 жыл бұрын

I came up with a group of six superheroes. All I need is a universe and story R.I.P Stan Lee, another bright soul gone. We'll miss you.

@wholesomeherocomicsandarta6586 5 ай бұрын

When I was a little kid, my Dad would turn on super hero shows and movies for us to watch. Marvel jumped out to me the most, and as I developed in art and storytelling, it became my dream to one day meet Stan Lee. I wanted to tell him what an inspiration he was, how his characters had shaped and motivated me. When I heard that he had died, I was crushed. My dream was now impossible. I would never get the opportunity to meet one of my heroes and pour my heart out about how much I loved his work to him. I remember having a dream sometime after hearing the news, a dream where I got to give him a hug before he dusted. Thank you, Stan Lee. Thank you for creating such amazing, lovable, relatable characters. God bless, all.

@e.g985 5 жыл бұрын

Rip Stan Lee you'll always be my superhero

@JarnBjorn72 5 жыл бұрын

Stan Lee.. Truly a great, and noble man! Much love, Stan! RIP..

@maximusw01 5 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Stan. :,(

@liquidchameleon5993 4 жыл бұрын

I told myself not to cry, then Stan hit me with the Excelsior. I want to be writer that is proud of his work and stan has given me that pride

@crispbiscuit1464 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. stan lee and see you again in paradise Stan lee is a real life super hero

@kalabafunga5878 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much RIP Stan Lee I will miss your cameos 😭🙌🏾

@bigDaddyKanye 2 жыл бұрын

A person who helps others because is the right thing to do is.. Without a dought a hero. - Stan Lee You Stan are definitely a hero because you help others.

@monksquatch3467 4 жыл бұрын

Stan dedicated his life to creating stories about superheros and supervillains but in the end he was the real hero

@jevioncraig2959 8 жыл бұрын

stan is the best

@nikkosisowath4002 10 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely fantastic

@kabeerdal8000 2 жыл бұрын

We love and miss stanlee so much

@rjroo2252 2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this video on the 9 of August 2021 5 years later and I'm literally crying

@Eshiay 8 жыл бұрын

Huh. Deadpool is a "grown-up" fairy tale. I've never heard that one before. He says things are based off of age, but like a pokemon player once said, you don't stop playing because you get old... you get old because you stop playing

@dylanolson1936 6 жыл бұрын

Deadpool is just a ripoff of slade Wilson( deathstroke)

@noisemarine561 5 жыл бұрын

At least they gave enough character to make Deadpool stand-out.

@koolmckool7039 5 жыл бұрын

Be a geek, be proud, palm in your face.

@nashjones8961 4 жыл бұрын

Slade Wilson-wade wilson Same thing

@boxinthejack2166 3 жыл бұрын

abomince I thought he was more of a parody, but I could be wrong. I don’t know too much about Deathstroke

@chaoticneutral3167 5 жыл бұрын

From 2019: Even in death you still make me smile even in death you inspire me I wish I could have meet you Stan you truly are a hero..... We love you man rest in peace

@Abc-qs8ir 4 жыл бұрын

Stan Lee: is a completely self taught writer!! He started off working in a comic business as a guy who swept floors, but he used to give the writers such good advice for writing their comics that he worked his way up to the very top. In life: do what your passion is. God gave you your gifts to use them.

@jayli5738 Жыл бұрын

And expect for me as a completely intelligent Hong Kongese outlaw. I started off growing up to become a comic book ninja character with using a sword, a rope dart, and every throwing knife for self-defense training or protecting the little culture kids.