I met him in Dallas a couple of years ago. He was such a great man! He took the time to talk to me and my son and even shoot some Spider hands with him. He was so gracious! He will be missed
Mr. Stan Lee got around. He is even the father of the young man in Super Hero 6, the one who plays the 3-eyed fire breathing kaiju. And made appearances in nearly every Marvel movie there is.
By the time I started reading comics, Stan was more ambassador than active creator. But I glommed onto those rich, diverse characters; their battles – both won & lost – reached an introverted kid struggling to find his path in the world. Far from just being entertainment, I found inspiration as the X-Men fought for equality against prejudiced humans and angry mutants alike, as Spider-Man balanced his wants & desires with the enormous responsibility foisted upon him by his abilities, as new heroes rose to save the day even as their own lives were collapsing around them.
Stan (he was so avuncular I feel comfortable addressing him simply as “Stan”) helped create a wonderful universe that entertained billions. I doubt there will ever be another creator with his reach, with such an infectious love of comics and one who helped define the American comic and superhero. I never met Stan but I am eternally grateful for his work. RIP, Stan. So long…and thanks for all the word balloons!
Rod Gonzalez about 6 years ago
Stanley Leiber, we hardly knew ye.
oldpine52 about 6 years ago
Did you do that today, or did you have it ready for when the time came for it?
Futabakun Premium Member about 6 years ago
So, who would be the ‘Fourth’? Flo Steinberg? Marie Severin?
franksmin about 6 years ago
So Stan, you have now joined your work and are now……..an X-Man…………..That’s ok, I’ll show myself out……
Kim Metzger Premium Member about 6 years ago
Only one word comes to mind right now: Excelsior!
alien011 about 6 years ago
He lived to be 95 and was still healthy up until the end. I’d call that a good life.
Patlet about 6 years ago
Excelsior old friend
Dsnerker about 6 years ago
He will be missed.
randoman1 about 6 years ago
I feel like I have lost a friend who has been with me since the ’60s. “Excelsior!”
corpcasselbury about 6 years ago
RIP, Stan.
Aficionado about 6 years ago
A great tribute strip. Thank you, John & Scott.
Scott Roberts about 6 years ago
There’s a hidden image. We’ll see who can find it.
rickmac1937 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Nice tribute
Tkdgator about 6 years ago
RIP Stan Lee
Teto85 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Don’t cry because he is gone. Smile and laugh because he was here and shared his creativity with us. Excelsior!!!!
ysutliff Premium Member about 6 years ago
Well done tribute — Thank you guys. RIP Stan Lee.
cspaich about 6 years ago
I met him in Dallas a couple of years ago. He was such a great man! He took the time to talk to me and my son and even shoot some Spider hands with him. He was so gracious! He will be missed
DM2860 about 6 years ago
He went on to be with his wife who missed dearly over the last year. Now we will miss him.
RonBerg13 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Excelsior!!
RIP Super hero…
oakie817 about 6 years ago
thank you
oakie817 about 6 years ago
Disney needs to do a Fin Fang Foom movie
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 6 years ago
Mr. Stan Lee got around. He is even the father of the young man in Super Hero 6, the one who plays the 3-eyed fire breathing kaiju. And made appearances in nearly every Marvel movie there is.
StoicLion1973 about 6 years ago
By the time I started reading comics, Stan was more ambassador than active creator. But I glommed onto those rich, diverse characters; their battles – both won & lost – reached an introverted kid struggling to find his path in the world. Far from just being entertainment, I found inspiration as the X-Men fought for equality against prejudiced humans and angry mutants alike, as Spider-Man balanced his wants & desires with the enormous responsibility foisted upon him by his abilities, as new heroes rose to save the day even as their own lives were collapsing around them.
Stan (he was so avuncular I feel comfortable addressing him simply as “Stan”) helped create a wonderful universe that entertained billions. I doubt there will ever be another creator with his reach, with such an infectious love of comics and one who helped define the American comic and superhero. I never met Stan but I am eternally grateful for his work. RIP, Stan. So long…and thanks for all the word balloons!
Dragoncat about 6 years ago
Stan Lee created an entire universe. And now, he has become one with it. I can see him now, with his wife inspiring his creativity even further.
Can you imagine the comic sales in Heaven now…?