So, why a musical about Stan Lee? This short video gives a quick overview of the concept:

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​Stan Lee is as beloved as the superheroes he created, but few people know that in the early days of Marvel Comics, Stan had a battle with the powerful Comics Code Authority that changed the world of comics forever. This titanic clash defined Stan Lee's idea of what it means to be a hero, and brought him together with the woman who became the love of his life. The Comics Code musical tells the story of this extraordinary time - and we get to see the creation of our favorite superheroes along the way!

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We started workshopping scenes from the show at a theater space in West Hollywood, and soon friends and supporters started attending rehearsals, playing instruments, making costumes, and helping create media content (thanks for this website, Julie!). By the summer of 2024, audiences were becoming so large we had to move our rehearsals to a larger space. 

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Finally, we put on the first full length reading of the show at Plummer Park, and fans of Marvel Comics, long-time supporters, and even actors from Marvel movies, all packed into the performance hall. It was a magical evening, with great audience participation, and terrific reviews in local media!

 

Here is Go Down, the opening number from that reading:

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​​Representatives from Naxos Records attended the reading, and the next day they approached us and asked if they could release songs from The Comics Code on their label. Since then, Naxos have been releasing music from the show, and allowing us to make professional recordings of our songs.

 

We are currently still workshopping scenes and fine tuning sections of dialogue, but the essential elements of The Comics Code are now in place. Our eternal thanks go to the army of supporters, actors, musicians, and crew who have brought us this far! We will never forget that this is your show...

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