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Comic book creator Stan Lee on this edition of Fresh Air. Stan Lee was the leading creative force behind the rise of Marvel Comics and is responsible for many of the best-known comic book heroes. Forty years ago, he co-created the character Spider-Man. He also helped create The X-Men, The Fantastic Four, and The Incredible Hulk. He is now chairman emeritus of Marvel Enterprises, and is executive producer of the new movie, Spider-Man. It stars Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, and Kirsten Dunst. His new book is called Excelsior! The Amazing Life of Stan Lee. (Broadcast Date: June 4, 2002)