Stan Lee documentary ruffled feathers of the Jack Kirby family

Marvel co-founder Jack Kirby's family is contesting the sole legacy of Stan Lee in making the comics franchise.

According to Deadline, Neal Kirby, son of the Marvel powerhouse, shared a blistering response to the documentary on the Marvel legend for overshadowing his father's work, including hits like Fantastic Four, Hulk, and Thor.

"It's not any big secret that there has always been controversy over the parts that were played in the creation and success of Marvel's characters," Kirby continued.

“Stan Lee had the fortunate circumstance to have access to the corporate megaphone and media, and he used these to create his own mythos as to the creation of the Marvel character pantheon. He made himself the voice of Marvel."

He added, “It should also be noted and is generally accepted that Stan Lee had a limited knowledge of history, mythology, or science.”

Kirby wagered, "Are we to assume Lee had a hand in creating every Marvel character? Are we to assume that it was never the other co-creator that walked into Lee's office and said, 'Stan, I have a great idea for a character!' According to Lee, it was always his idea."

“Lee had over 35 years of uncontested publicity, much naturally, with the backing and blessing of Marvel as he boosted the Marvel brand as a side effect of boosting himself."

Helmed by David Gelb, Stan Lee is out now on Disney+.