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Marvel comic nerds and MCU fans have always had their eagle eyes peeled for Stan Lee’s cameos, and even though he’s no longer with us, the hunt for his surprise appearances continues. But guess what? Stan Lee wasn’t just the godfather of cameos for Marvel only, he took a tinsy little detour into DC territory as well! Well, sort of…
Funky Flashman is basically Stan Lee’s DC doppelganger, dreamed up with a little extra sass by Jack Kirby as a dig at his former co-worker Stan Lee himself. But oh, there’s a whole lot more to this Mr. Funky fella than meets the eye! Here is everything you need to know about him!
Why and How Funky Flashman Was Born?
Funky Flashman is a child of divorce! This character is widely seen as a satirical jab atStan Lee, crafted byJack Kirby, who was once Lee’s former artistic partner at Marvel Comics, with whom he had a bit of afalling out, allegedly.
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It is believed thatKirby, who co-created iconic heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four, wasn’t too thrilled about not getting his fair share of the credit. Thus Kirby decided to channel some of that frustration into creating Funky Flashman, a charming yet slippery con artist after leaving Marvel.
Making his grand entrance in 1972’sMister Miracle#6, Funky Flashman was an instant hit, a total show-stealer! He strutted onto the scene as a slick, womanizing hustler, always knee-deep in shady deals and get-rich-quick schemes. It was as clear as day that Kirby and Lee weren’t exactly the best of friends if the speculations were to be true.
Who Is Funky Flashman, the Stan Lee Parody, Really?
Funky Flashman likes to keep things mysterious, given his occupation it is for the best. So here’s the scoop on this slippery character, once a business associate of Colonel Mockingbird, Flashman tried to hang onto the Colonel’s crumbling estate after his death just to stay afloat.
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In a classic move, he then tried to reinvent himself as Mister Miracle’s manager. He also supposedly pitched his PR skills to the mysterious Secret Society of Super-Villains.
And guess what?Supermanhas just dropped an Easter egg that makes this Stan Lee parody officially canon in DCU. Fans are buzzing with excitement, eager to see how the Flashman drama will unfold in the DCU!
Superman is set to release on July 25, 2025.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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