Stan Lee’s Final Struggle

A new documentary, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, promises to shed light on the troubling final years of Marvel legend Stan Lee, revealing allegations of mistreatment, manipulation, and financial exploitation.

Lee, who died in 2018 at 95, co-created iconic heroes like Spider-Man and Iron Man. Yet, the documentary claims his final years were overshadowed by exploitation.

Directed by Jon Bolerjack, a former assistant to Lee, the film is based on footage secretly captured during the last four years of the Marvel icon’s life. According to the filmmaker, Lee continued to attend autograph signings and conventions despite his declining health, raising concerns about the motivations of those around him.

Bolerjack has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project, seeking over £230,000. The campaign has already raised £26,000 from supporters eager to uncover the untold story.

A new documentary uncovers the darker side of Stan Lee's final years, exposing manipulation and exploitation. Filmmaker Jon Bolerjack, who had unprecedented access to Lee, reveals how his signature and memorabilia were exploited for profit, while Lee, in declining health, was shuffled between conventions.

Bolerjack shared with The Hollywood Reporter, “I think he wanted it out there as a warning.” The documentary also features insights from comic legends like Mark Waid and Rob Liefeld, shedding light on the untold story behind the icon’s last years.

Beyond his comic book legacy, Lee became a pop culture icon through his many film and TV cameos, with his final appearance in Avengers: Endgame (2019), released months after his passing. With Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, Bolerjack aims to expose the painful truths of Lee’s final years and ensure his real story is heard.