Even though it's a tradition as old as the proverbial hills, I have never been a fan of comic book creators making cameos, or worse yet, extended appearances, in their books. It's a self-absorbed, cutesy-poo move which only serves to interrupt the story and demean the medium.
Plus, more often than not, the creators tend to glamorize themselves up way too much. Anybody remember the lean, trim physique and thick, luxuriant (and clean) head of hair John Byrne always gave himself when he threw together one of his "wacky" Fantastic Four covers? Apparently, there were no mirrors in the Byrne household during his run on FF.
My "favorite" example comes from an old Iron Fist story wherein Danny Rand happens upon a softball game in Central Park and Chris Claremont invites him to play. "Hey man, I'm Chris," Claremont smarms. The issue would have been the Best Comic Ever if only Rand had activated the power of the Iron Fist and punched Claremont in his shaggy face. Batter up, mother fucker.
Anyhoo, no comics pro was ever more fascinated with himself than Stan "The Man" Lee, and Marvel is releasing an entire series of comics wherein Stan bumps into various characters from the Marvel Universe.
From the press release:
In the second of a series of specials celebrating Stan Lee’s 65th year of working at Marvel, “The Man” gets to meet the Master of the Mystic Arts: Dr. Strange. In Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Lee pens a tale with art by Alan Davis where Stan journeys to Greenwich Village to catch up with his old pal Dr. Strange... Filled with more high-profile creators than you can shake a Wand of Watoomb at, Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange is fun-filled celebratory romp through the Marvel Universe for fans of Marvel, both yesterday and today.Maybe Stan can explain to Dr. Strange, not to mention the Hoary Hosts of Hoggath, why a guy who makes a million bucks a year wears such lousy hairpieces?
14 comments:
Alan Moore put himself into Promethea a few times, and though it served the story. Also, Bendis put himself into his "What If" Daredevil issue, and...well, it's a pretty good litmus test against Bendis himself.
But Stan Lee needs to be punched in the face cameo or no cameo.
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Bendis put himself into his "What If" Daredevil issue...
I would love to read that comic. I am a comic freak. Thank you for sharing.
I would love to read that comic. I am a comic freak. Thank you for sharing.
Bendis put himself into his "What If" Daredevil issue, and...well, it's a pretty good litmus test against Bendis himself.
Rand had activated the power of the Iron Fist and punched Claremont in his shaggy face. Beyond this, it could be more better.
It's a pretty good litmus test against Bendis himself. HCG Blue Drops, the Faster and Natural way to lose weight...
I love this comic .It always coming with a new thriller.
Anybody remember the lean, trim physique and thick,
The issue would have been the Best Comic Ever if only Rand had activated the power of the Iron Fist and punched Claremont in his shaggy face.
This comic is really funny.From my childhood days I was fond of it.
Did you know that Stan Lee is no american?? At least his mother is not from USA, i hears she was from Europe... some poor Eastern country.
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