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Jack Kirby's Son Claims Stan Lee Took Undeserved Credit for Marvel's Success

  • Neal Kirby argues that his father Jack Kirby was instrumental in creating many famous Marvel characters and should receive equal billing with Stan Lee
  • Neal Kirby suggests that Lee exaggerated his own role in developing characters and establishing Marvel Comics
  • The recent Disney+ documentary on Lee's life and career promotes the narrative that Lee was solely responsible for Marvel's success
  • Kirby acknowledges the ongoing debate over how much credit Lee and Kirby each deserve for creating characters like Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four
  • Kirby says it's time to properly recognize his father's vital contributions as an artist and storyteller
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