Stan Lee has built Marvel into a titan of the comic industry, but when he falls for the captivating Joan, he finds that success isn't enough to win her heart: she wants to see integrity. When Stan is asked to write a Spider Man comic to help fight against heroin, he sees a chance to prove himself to Joan, but the all-powerful Comics Code Authority refuses to give the comic approval. A battle ensues that will define Stan Lee’s character, change the future of comics, and win the heart of the woman who would be the love of Stan’s life.