Stan Lee's Marvel reveal in 2017: More than just a cameo, an entire universe unveiled!

In the ever-expansive cosmos of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there remain a few iconic moments that truly stand out, even years later. One of them? The day we discovered the real purpose behind Stan Lee's continuous and seemingly random cameos.

Stan Lee: The informant who watched over our superheroes

For those still holding onto that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ticket stub, you might recall the excitement surrounding Lee's two appearances in the film. Particularly when he was found casually conversing with the all-seeing beings, the Watchers. This pivotal revelation solidified that Lee wasn’t merely dropping in for fun, but rather serving as an informant to these cosmic observers.

Every time Stan Lee graced the screen in a Marvel production, he was there for a purpose - chronicling the endeavors of the Avengers, X-Men, and other super-powered beings of Earth. "When he first brought up the Watchers in the '60s, the other writers were making fun of him and thought they were a stupid idea. He was like, 'I like them,' and he put them in," recalled Director James Gunn, shedding light on the significant role these all-seeing aliens held in Lee's vision.

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Stan Lee’s omnipresence across the Marvel films was no accident, as his intricate roles ranged from a skeptical New Yorker during the Avengers' assembly to a FedEx delivery agent amidst Captain America's civil war. However, it's not just the MCU movies where Lee made an appearance. He also graced non-Marvel studio movies like X-Men, Deadpool, and even Kevin Smith's Mallrats, bringing in his unique brand of charm.

A legacy that extends beyond the silver screen

While Stan Lee's appearances, such as the Hugh Hefner lookalike in Iron Man or the Bartender in Luis' Story from Ant-Man, have been the cause of much speculation and fan theories, this revelation added a layer of depth to every single one of his cinematic appearances.

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Speculations bubbled with excitement on how this role would evolve in the subsequent films. Stan's appearances, from Spider-Man: Homecoming to the then-upcoming Black Panther, were now awaited with bated breath, with fans eager to see how the narrative thread would weave through.

Sadly, as we stand today, the Marvel legend is no longer with us. But his legacy? Forever etched in the films, the characters he co-created, and the vast universe he helped shape. A universe that, to this day, continues to inspire, amaze, and marvel (pun intended).

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