Stan Lee 's comic book and entertainment career has so far spanned 71 years . If I could be in a movie called 'Cameo Man ' and play all the cameos I 've done , that would be my superpower . Lee created many of the world 's favorite superheroes , including Spider - Man , the X - Men . Lee thoroughly enjoys playing cameo parts in all films based on his comic book characters . Lee pronounces his catchphrase , ` ` Excelsior ! '' egg - cel - see - or .
Stan Lee 's comic book and entertainment career has so far spanned 71 years . Lee created many of the world 's favorite superheroes , including Spider - Man , the X - Men . Lee thoroughly enjoys playing cameo parts in all films based on his comic book characters . Lee pronounces his catchphrase , ` ` Excelsior ! '' egg - cel - see - or .