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Producers Guild of America honors Stan Lee

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The Producers Guild of America announced Wednesday that Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee, whose co-creations include ‘Spider-Man,’ ‘The Incredible Hulk’ and ‘Iron Man,’ will receive the 2012 Vanguard Award at the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 21 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Lee, 88, has also executive produced such films as those of the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise, the ‘Iron Man’ films, ‘Thor’ and ‘The X-Men’ franchise.

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The Vanguard Award recognizes achievements in new media and technology.

‘Stan Lee’s creative vision and imagination has produced some of the most beloved and visually stunning characters and adventures in history,’ said PGA Awards co-chairs Paula Wagner and Michael Manheim in a statement Wednesday.

Previous recipients include George Lucas, John Lasseter and YouTube founders Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Will Wright.

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