KEY POINTS
  • Stan Lee's daughter Joan Lee said Marvel and Disney need to be "checked and balanced" as they seek total control of her father's creations.
  • Lee's comments come after talks between Disney and Sony had reportedly begun to break down.
  • Disney had allegedly offered a new co-financing deal that Sony did not accept.

While many fans have rallied behind Disney in the wake of reports that talks had broken down between the company and Sony over future Spider-Man films, at least one person is standing behind Sony — Stan Lee's daughter.

In a statement to TMZ, Joan Lee said Marvel and Disney need to be "checked and balanced" as they seek total control of her father's creations.