Stan Lee Of Marvel Comics passed away

[audioguy3107]

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee passed away today at 95 what a fantastic career he had. Just amazing the creativity that came from his mind. R.I.P.

- Buck

[audioguy3107]

Here’s a neat little article on his service in the military during World War II

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...s-wwii-service

[SCAudiophile]

Very sad to see him pass...RIP, he led a rich and full life

[Masterlu]

Very sad indeed... I have more than a few Marvel Movie Posters that the cast, and Stan Lee had signed. RIP Stan

[doggiehowser]

Steve Argyle
1 hr ·
It may be impossible to measure the good Stan Lee has done for this world. He created so many heroes, stories, and lessons we grew up with. He led generations to be better people through the example of his characters, and himself. He inspired and nurtured creators, and showed us that storytellers and artists can make a difference in the world.

I was a kid that wasn't super great at making friends. Comic books were worlds and stories full of weird characters who didn't always quite fit the mold - just like me. The exaggerated and wild situations and obstacles they faced were the thought-experiments that shaped how I look at the world and solve problems to this day.

(And it probably goes without saying that it's where the whole art thing really started for me.)

I did get to meet Stan Lee once, mostly by sheer happenstance. I'd always wanted to, but at comic-cons he was beyond celebrity. He had no competition. Arriving in a motorcade, surrounded by security, legions of fans clamoring for him all the time. I'd seen him around of course, but hadn't actually ever really chatted or anything. I'd always wondered what he was really like - not the persona, but the person.

I was heading out to Montreal, and Delta upgraded my flight to first class. Eager for my free fanciness, I ambled toward the front cabin, and glanced around looking for my seat. Found the row, with a well-dressed older gent near the window, jotting something down in a small notebook. My seat was across the isle, I settled in, and I thought to myself "huh... That guy kinda looks like Stan Lee..." I tried to sneak a nonchalant glance to confirm that I was just imagining things, but couldn't quite see past the fella in the isle seat.

The flight attendant came through, asking if anyone wanted something to drink. Then I heard, in the voice chiseled into my memory from childhood, that unmistakable Stan Lee timbre and cadance: "I would like a diet Coke."

Instantly, reflexively, and without thought, I bolted up out of my seat, and almost mauled the poor guy between us (his agent) as I pounced with wide eyes and frothing-over excitement on Stan. I politely said "Mr. Lee, I'm sorry to bother you. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your work, and that you've had a tremendously positive influence on my life. Thank you so much for who you are and what you do. Enjoy your flight."

Okay, that's likely some generous memory editing... It maybe probably was perhaps actually "OH MY GOD STAN LEEEEEEE!!! YOU'RE A GOD OH MY GOD OH GOD GOD DAMN!!! I LOVE YOU AND I WANT TO BE A WOMAN NOW JUST SO I CAN HAVE YOUR BABIES!!!"

Or somewhere in-between? I desperately hope so.

Stan was very polite, and we exchanged a few quick pleasantries before he said "I hope this doesn't seem rude, I'd love to chat with you, but I'm very tired. Maybe we can talk after I get a bit of a nap." I thought: that's a classy enough way to disengage. I'm a complete stranger, and not exactly an enthralling conversationalist. I don't much like talking on planes most of the time, so I totally get it. He wasn't up for being fangirled over, but he was classy, polite, and nice enough to talk to me for a bit. I would still have been delighted if that was my complete Stan Lee experience.

The surprise came later in the flight, when he woke up, and in fact did want to talk more. We chatted for the last half-hour or so of the flight, we talked art and comics, of course, but also family and hobbies and such. He was super nice, funny, and interested in me. It was amazing. The plane landed, and everyone started shuffling out. That's usually the end of any single-serving airplane relationship. Stan got off before me, but to my surprise, he waited for me. We kept talking all the way to the baggage claim. We both got our luggage, and he said "Hey, we've got a car service waiting to take us to the convention center, would you like a ride?" At this point, I was convinced that Stan Lee was in fact the greatest human ever. There were all the reasons I'd grown up loving what he did. Then in person, my hero treated me, a complete stranger, like an old friend.

His characters were a great example to me as a kid. As an adult, the man himself has become the example to aspire to.

You will be missed dearly, Stan. But you can rest knowing that the world is an immeasurably better place because of you. You've inspired so many of us to continue what you began. Your creations will live on, and the good you've done in this world will continue to grow through the lives you've touched.

More than just the comics - he was a real person with an amazing heart.

[scirica]

What a talent. I couldn’t wait to see his cameo every time a new Marvel movie came out. He lived a full life and entertained us all.

[mchydro]

RIP Stan

[audioguy3107]

It’s always fascinated me how the mind of someone like Stan was so creative as to be able to develop an entire universe of characters, worlds and stories that will live with us forever. Simply amazing....I hope he was able to see the rough cut of Avengers 4 to see how they wrapped up this part of his story!

- Buck

[krustycat]

Z'L

[ehmokey]

I was saddened as well by his passing. Admirable imagination. Godspeed.