RIP – Stan Lee

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Stan Lee has died at the age of 95.  Lee was a writer, editor, publisher, creator or co-creator of some of the most popular comic characters the world has ever seen.  Lee began his career in comics in 1939, but it was in the early 1960’s that he hit his stride.  Teaming with Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby they created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk and so many other heroes beloved by children and adults throughout the world.  Under Lee’s leadership Marvel soared.

I had the good fortune to see Stan Lee at HeroesCon a few years ago.  My wife and I were attending the HeroesCon annual art auction.  It was probably 9 or 9:30 and the auction was well underway when a murmur went through the crowd.  Stan Lee had entered the banquet hall!  The crowd became quiet as Stan took the microphone and said a few words. When he’d finished, the crowd erupted with applause.  I’ve rarely seen a person who so captivated such a huge crowd.

Thanks Stan for the hours and hours of entertainment you provided or inspired.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Lee’s family, friends and fans.