Ungefär fyra år har nu passerat sedan serietidnings-legenden Stan lee lämnade oss. Marvel själva verkar dock inte vara redo för att låta honom vila i fred, utan har nu förhandlat sig fram till att få efterlikna honom i TV-serier, filmer och på nöjesparker under de 20 kommande åren. Detta innefattar att de kan använda hans röst, namn, utseende och signatur i olika projekt. Den som trodde att det var över med cameos bör kanske därför tänka om.
Marvel Studios has struck a 20-year licensing deal with Genius Brands and POW! Entertainment, giving them the rights to use the name and likeness of comic book icon Stan Lee for future feature films and television productions, as well as use in Disney theme parks and experiences worldwide. According to an announcement from Genius Brands, under the terms of the deal, Marvel Studios has acquired rights to use Stan Lee's name, voice, likeness and signature in movies and television projects, as well as use images, existing footage and existing audio recordings featuring Stan. Exclusive rights to use Stan Lee's name, voice, likeness and signature in theme parks, water parks, cruise lines and in-park merchandise were included for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products as part of the deal.