Every Stan Lee Cameo Ranked From Worst To Best

10. Iron Man (2008)

Stan Lee Iron Man
Marvel Studios

As is so often the case in cinema, the first turns out to be the best as it pertains to Lee's cameos in the Iron Man movies.

Lee appears at a gala dressed in a bathrobe and surrounded by a fleet of sexy women, before Stark pats him on the back and says, "Looking good, Hef."

Though Lee is simply credited as himself, it's never really clear whether or not he's supposed to actually be playing late Playboy tycoon Hugh Hefner or simple being mistaken for him by Stark.

Either way, comparing the two is pretty damn hilarious, and while it's low-hanging fruit perhaps, back in 2008 Lee said it was his favourite movie cameo up to that point.

9. Hulk (2003)

Hulk Lou Ferrigno Stan Lee
Universal

Ang Lee's 2003 Hulk remains one of the most polarising superhero movies of all time, but we can surely all agree that it boasts one of the best Stan Lee cameos ever, right?

Lee shows up as a security guard at Bruce Banner's (Eric Bana) lab, talking to another, much larger security guard played by none other than the TV Hulk himself, Lou freaking Ferrigno.

The scene instantly breaks down if you apply any logic to it - namely why an octogenarian is working in security - but seeing Lee share the screen with two versions of The Hulk simultaneously is a nerdy delight.

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