The Disney+ documentary about Stan Lee fails to address the Jewishness of the legendary comic book creator.

Stan Lee, the co-creator of the Marvel Universe and creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and the Hulk, was born to Jewish immigrants from Romania.

The Jewish Lives Podcast delves into the life of comic book icon Stan Lee, as explored by Liel Leibovitz, author of the biography "Stan Lee: A Life in Comics."

"Super Stan" by Liel Leibovitz explores the influential role of Stan Lee, a Jewish creator, in shaping the superhero comic book industry through characters like Spider-Man and the X-Men.

The writer reflects on how discovering the Jewish background of comic creators such as Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Stan Lee helped him embrace his heritage while reconnecting with his faith.

The article explores the lack of Jewish representation among superheroes in film and television despite the significant Jewish influence in creating the superhero genre.