Stan Lee signatures
Stan Lee co-created Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and many more, and in later life appeared at conventions around the world. Because he signed so much, genuine examples are relatively accessible, but that also means forgers have plenty of real examples to copy. A Stan Lee piece should come with a clear account of the signed element and a seller willing to guarantee it.
His signature loosened noticeably in his final years, so a shaky later signature is not automatically a fake, and a perfect one is not automatically real.
Film cast pieces
Since 2008 the Marvel films have produced a huge cast of collectable names. Pairings such as Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman from Deadpool and Wolverine are usually separately signed photographs framed together. Convention signings are a legitimate source, and a good description will say which photos are signed and which are printed.
- Check which photographs in a montage carry real ink
- Pairings are rarely signed at the same moment
- Printed facsimile signatures appear on many official posters
- Match the certificate to the exact names on the piece
Protecting a superhero piece
Bright colours in Marvel stills fade quickly in sunlight, and marker on glossy photographs can fade too. Hang it away from windows, behind ultraviolet-filtering glass, and avoid bathrooms or damp walls.
Buying from us
Our Marvel-related stock sits within the film section, including a Stan Lee Spider-Man montage and a Deadpool and Wolverine piece while they remain available. Each is listed with photographs of the signed parts.
Whatever you buy from us arrives with the WDW Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Derek Warwick, and it remains valid for as long as you own the item.
Delivery is tracked across the UK at our £25 flat rate, or you can collect from the shop in Southend-on-Sea.
Comics, prints and photographs
Stan Lee signed comics, posters, art prints and photographs. Comics are often professionally graded and sealed after signing, which is a separate process from judging the signature itself. Photographs and prints are more commonly framed and are the usual format in dealer stock.
For film cast pieces, a signed photograph from a convention is the most typical format. Whichever you choose, keep the certificate with the item and store unframed pieces flat in acid-free sleeves, away from light and damp, until you are ready to display them properly.
Need a straight answer on a specific piece?
Send photographs and we'll give you an honest opinion — whether you're buying, selling or simply curious. You can also visit us at 87 Princes Street, Southend-on-Sea, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–4pm.