Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee was a trailblazer in the industry, yet his later years were marked by tragedy as he fell victim to exploitation by former business associates seeking financial gain. A forthcoming documentary directed by Jon Bolerjack aims to delve into this aspect of Lee's life, aptly titled Stan Lee: The Final Chapter.

While Lee is cherished by his fans, few are aware of the hardships he endured in his twilight years, including mistreatment, manipulation, and abuse. This documentary intends to illuminate the exploitation faced by the Marvel legend.

The narrative presented in the documentary has been meticulously documented by Bolerjack, who served as an assistant to Lee and was a prominent member of his inner circle, capturing footage of the events he witnessed.

The first official trailer for the documentary has already been released. Take a look.

Prior to the release of the documentary, it is pertinent to examine Lee's net worth at the time of his passing. In addition to his contributions to the comic book industry, Lee was also involved in writing for both television and film. He is particularly recognized for producing the acclaimed television series Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk during the 1970s. Furthermore, he made cameo appearances in several films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

What was Stan Lee’s net worth at the time of his death?

Lee passed away in 2018 at the age of 95. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be $50 million, as reported by IMDb and Celebrity Net Worth.

In a March 2014 interview with Playboy, Lee was inquired about the financial benefits he had received from his association with Marvel over the years. The company had been sold to Disney for $4 billion. Lee responded, stating, "I don't have $200 million. I don't have $150 million. I don't have $100 million or anywhere near that."

When asked if he considered this situation fair, especially in light of George Lucas's net worth of $7.3 billion, Lee remarked, “George Lucas did it all by himself. He came up with the ideas. He produced the movies. He wrote and directed them and held the rights to the merchandising. It was all his. In my case, I worked for the publisher. If the books didn't sell, the publisher went broke – and a lot of publishers did go broke."

It is believed that Lee’s net worth might have been considerably higher had a legal dispute in the early 2000s concluded favorably. In November 2002, he filed a lawsuit against Marvel, claiming that the company failed to honor a contract that entitled him to 10% of all profits from film and television projects based on his creations. Although a judge initially ruled in Lee's favor, the final settlement resulted in a one-time payment of $10 million to him.

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