Welcome, True Believer, to The House of Ideas!

Step into the revolutionary 1960s, where Marvel Comics redefined storytelling and unleashed a dazzling universe of unforgettable characters. From Spider-Man to the Fantastic Four, heroes leaped off the page, bound together by a single, cohesive world?a feat that changed comics forever. But behind the scenes of this creative explosion lay a tangled web of ambition, collaboration, and conflict between two visionaries: Stan "The Man" Lee, the charismatic wordsmith, and Jack "King" Kirby, the masterful artist.

This thrilling play delves deep into the meteoric rise of Marvel and the fraught, fascinating relationship at its core. Explore the triumphs and tensions that shaped pop culture history and discover the human story behind the legend. Will these two titans find common ground, or will their collaboration crack under the weight of their success? This is a tale for dreamers, doers, and anyone who's ever said, "Make Mine Marvel!" Excelsior!

"The story of two giants and creative pioneers in the comics industry: Jack Kirby and Stan Lee - sometimes called the Lennon and McCartney of comic books." - Third Coast Review

"The best part is recognizing bits of Kirby and Lee in their fictional creations." - New City Chicago