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Judge jabs Marvel - Stan Lee wins slice of comic profits

By Rob M. Worley     January 20, 2005
Source: www.variety.com

Taking a superherolike punch at Marvel Enterprises, a federal court in Gotham ruled Wednesday that legendary comicbook creator Stan LeeStan Lee is entitled to a 10% slice of profits from movies and TV productions based on Marvel characters -- including the "Spider-Man" movies.But Marvel isn't planning on whipping out the checkbook anytime soon, saying in a statement that it would appeal the ruling.If it's not successful, Marvel could have to pay Lee -- the company's chairman emeritus and co-creator of numerous characters such as Spider-Man and X-Men -- many millions of dollars.More...

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