They are working on The Fantastic Four, The Silver Surfer, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, The Hulk- they're doing a sequel to Spider-Man, a sequel to X-Men, and probably a third sequel to Blade. They still haven't gotten around to Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.- they have to do the Ghost Rider.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lee lists Marvel projects active at the time, noting priorities and gaps like Nick Fury and Ghost Rider.
- In plain terms
- Here is what comics were being made then.
- What can you take from it?
- Track creative output and unmet ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ideas get sidelined in your work?
- How do you manage creative backlogs?
Another view
The list reflects past schedules, not current relevance.
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