Comic book legend Stan Lee has been selected to receive the Vanguard Award by the Producers Guild of America.
The award recognizes achievements in new media and technology. Previous honorees include George Lucas and John Lasster.
This marks another award bestowed on Lee in 2011. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in January. He was also chosen to receive a lifetime achievement award by the Visual Effects Society.
"I am extremely appreciative that the Producers Guild has chosen me for this distinguished award," Lee said. "I am eager to continue to expand comic book storytelling into the digital space and am honored to be awarded alongside sung amazing visionaries."
Stan Lee is known as the creator of Spiderman, Hulk, Fantastic Four and more for Marvel comics.
More recently , Lee's company, POW! Entertainment, teamed with Michael Eisner's company Vuguru to produce original digital content.
The 23 annual Producers Guild Awards will be held on Jan 21.
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