Ep 8. Stan the Man

In Comic Book Men season 2 episode 8, titled "Stan the Man," the cast of the show pays tribute to the legendary Stan Lee. Stan Lee is a comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer who is best known for co-creating some of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Universe such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, and many more.

The episode starts with the guys discussing the impact of Stan Lee on the comic book industry. They are all huge fans and are excited to meet him later in the episode. The first customer they meet is a huge Marvel fan who wants to sell his collection of comics that he's been collecting for years. The guys are excited to see the comics as they are rare and valuable.

Next up is a customer who brings in an original drawing of Spider-Man by one of the original Spider-Man artists, John Romita. This drawing is a one-of-a-kind and the guys are in awe of it. They debate over how much it's worth, but they all agree it's priceless.

As the day goes on, Stan Lee finally arrives. The guys greet him excitedly and are amazed to meet the man who has had such a huge impact on their love for comic books. Stan Lee is gracious and kind, taking his time to talk to each of them individually.

One of the owners of the comic book store, Walt, takes his chance to pitch an idea for a new comic book to Stan Lee. He pitches a horror comic book featuring famous monsters like Frankenstein and Dracula. Stan Lee likes the idea and they plan to work together on it.

Meanwhile, Bryan, one of the other owners, is busy preparing for a game of poker with Stan Lee. He is excited to play with one of his heroes, but also nervous about losing to him. The game begins and Bryan is holding his own. They all have a great time, with Stan Lee telling stories about his life in comic books.

Throughout the episode, the guys discuss their favorite Stan Lee moments, including his cameo appearances in Marvel movies. They talk about his ability to create relatable characters that people see themselves in. They also discuss his impact on the comic book industry and how he brought it into the mainstream.

As the episode comes to an end, the guys bid farewell to Stan Lee. They are grateful for the opportunity to meet him and work with him on their comic book. They all agree that Stan Lee is a true legend who will always be remembered as the man who brought comic books to life.

Overall, "Stan the Man" is a heartfelt episode that pays tribute to one of the most important figures in the comic book industry. It's a must-watch for any comic book fan or anyone interested in the history of Marvel comics.