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What makes a superhero?

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As the creator of a large chunk of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee knows a thing or two about conjuring new superheroes from thin air. In this instructional and charmingly idiosyncratic talk, Lee shares a few lessons on how to write your own superpowered characters and deploy them in stories that connect with the largest possible audience.

As the creator of a large chunk of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee knows a thing or two about conjuring new superheroes from thin air. In this instructional and charmingly idiosyncratic talk, Lee shares a few lessons on how to write your own superpowered characters and deploy them in stories that connect with the largest possible audience.

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Stan Lee

Comics writer, comics artist, comics creator, editor, publisher

Stan Lee was a comic book writer, artist, creator and publisher. He was the editor-in-chief and chairman emeritus of Marvel Comics.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxGateway, an independent event.

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