In a recent interview with Business Insider, J.C. Lee, the daughter of the iconic Marvel creator Stan Lee, has publicly addressed and denied allegations of elder abuse against both her father and her late mother, Joan. These accusations first surfaced in 2017 after Joan's passing and were detailed extensively in a 2018 The Hollywood Reporter (THR) article. The THR report suggested that J.C. Lee had pressured her parents for money and control over their assets, leading to heated confrontations and a volatile relationship with Stan Lee, including claims of verbal and physical altercations. The article even included photos of a bruise on Joan Lee's arm, which J.C. Lee has vehemently denied causing.

During the Business Insider interview, J.C. Lee described the allegations as "a lie," expressing regret for not publicly defending herself at the time of the THR piece. "You think I haven't regretted it to this day?" she stated, emphasizing, "They are all lies. That photo is insane. I never did it." While admitting to having heated arguments with her parents over financial issues, J.C. Lee firmly denied any physical abuse, stating, "I never ever touched my parents."

Stan Lee passed away in 2018 at the age of 95 due to a heart attack. The full Business Insider interview with J.C. Lee delves into her experiences growing up as the daughter of a legendary figure, her battles with financial difficulties, manipulation by others, feelings of loneliness, her creative endeavors, and the challenges of living in her father's shadow.