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Post by snsurone on Nov 12, 2018 23:08:27 GMT
The creator of "Spider Man" and other comic strip characters passed away today at the age of 95.
I hope that other artists and writers will keep these strips alive.
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Post by politicidal on Nov 13, 2018 0:28:25 GMT
The prodigal son Todd McFarlane returns perhaps?
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Post by BATouttaheck on Nov 13, 2018 0:53:47 GMT
Stan Lee was an American comic-book writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of Marvel Comics.  Stan was born in New York City, to Celia (Solomon) and Jack Lieber, a dress cutter. His parents were Romanian Jewish immigrants. Lee co-created Spider-Man, the Hulk, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor, the X-Men, and many other fictional characters, introducing a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. In addition, he challenged the comics' industry's censorship organization, the Comics Code Authority, indirectly leading to it updating its policies. Lee subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation. He had cameo appearances in many Marvel film and television projects, with many yet to come, posthumously. A few of these appearances are self-aware and sometimes reference Lee's involvement in the creation of certain characters. On 16 July 2017, Lee was named a Disney Legend, a hall of fame program that recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary and integral contribution to The Walt Disney Company. Stan was married to Joan Lee for almost 70 years, until her death. The couple had two children. Joan died on July 6, 2017. Stan died on November 12, 2018, in LA.
Thank you forever, Mr. Lee
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Post by BATouttaheck on Nov 13, 2018 0:57:19 GMT
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Nov 13, 2018 14:12:23 GMT
Stan Lee was the lovable creator of countless comic characters, his name and Marvel Comics are pretty synonymous to me and probably to most. Basically, if you're unfamiliar to his work, think of him as Walt Disney times a thousand.  He pretty much wrote every word of every Marvel comic in the 60's, a creative output that is unmatched. By the time he created the X-Men, Lee admits to being kind of lazy when he thought of their origins, making them born that way. Little did he know they would go on to be one of the most popular of all his characters, having a lot to do with them being considered different in this way. Rest in peace and thank you for all you've shared with the world.  |
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Post by snsurone on Nov 14, 2018 18:13:39 GMT
See Andy Marlette's beautiful tribute in Arcamax.com/comics.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Nov 14, 2018 18:18:56 GMT
Stan Lee was the lovable creator of countless comic characters, his name and Marvel Comics are pretty synonymous to me and probably to most. Basically, if you're unfamiliar to his work, think of him as Walt Disney times a thousand. He pretty much wrote every word of every Marvel comic in the 60's, a creative output that is unmatched. By the time he created the X-Men, Lee admits to being kind of lazy when he thought of their origins, making them born that way. Little did he know they would go on to be one of the most popular of all his characters, having a lot to do with them being considered different in this way. So basically what you are saying is that Stan Lee was a bit more than "the creator of "Spider Man" and other comic strip characters" ?  and thanks for the nice tribute ! |
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Nov 14, 2018 18:32:06 GMT
Stan Lee was the lovable creator of countless comic characters, his name and Marvel Comics are pretty synonymous to me and probably to most. Basically, if you're unfamiliar to his work, think of him as Walt Disney times a thousand. He pretty much wrote every word of every Marvel comic in the 60's, a creative output that is unmatched. By the time he created the X-Men, Lee admits to being kind of lazy when he thought of their origins, making them born that way. Little did he know they would go on to be one of the most popular of all his characters, having a lot to do with them being considered different in this way. So basically what you are saying is that Stan Lee was a bit more than "the creator of "Spider Man" and other comic strip characters" ? and thanks for the nice tribute ! When most of the staff of Marvel Comics quit, Lee was suddenly promoted, since no one else worked there anymore. This was when he was in his late teens or early 20's. He had the freedom to write what he wanted. And he created tons of characters and some how managed to write for them all for years before stepping back to run the company and let someone else take some of the workload. He was a machine! Rather than list all the characters he did create, it would be easier to list the ones he didn't: Sub-Mariner and Captain America began in the 40's, and Wolverine was created in the 70's. |
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Post by BATouttaheck on Nov 14, 2018 18:42:40 GMT
Lebowskidoo 🦞 There was a program on US Television recently … possibly on Pubic TV (?) about Stan Lee and his career. Even without a major interest in his work, it was fascinating watching ! Knew he had been busy but no idea that he was THAT prolific. Wow … career wise ! small semi ot rant : I see it as a shame that this OP keeps posting obits announcements for people she has no clue about and leaves it for others to either correct the mis-information she posts or fill in the major gaps. At least this one had no relative who was more famous 
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Nov 14, 2018 18:46:42 GMT
BATouttaheck...Pubic TV, who's your cable provider?  Well, at least we got a thread I suppose, Stan Lee doesn't exactly scream Classic Film but it's nice he is being remembered anyway.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Nov 14, 2018 18:52:51 GMT
Lebowskidoo 🦞 no cable  PBS is my only non-commercial over the air station and it shows really quality programming. That Stan Lee show might be at their website. Will report back if/when I locate it. 
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Post by mikef6 on Nov 14, 2018 22:47:38 GMT
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Post by teleadm on Nov 15, 2018 18:21:56 GMT
R.I.P. Stan Lee
 Stan Lee at his Manhattan Office, 1978
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