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Stan Lee

Stan Lee is an American comic book writer and character designer who has been a cultural Icon for the last 60 years.  Stan Lee has created some of the most famous American super heroes.  His best known creations are Spiderman, The X-Men, The Fantastic Four, Iron-Man, The Hulk, and The Mighty Thor.  All of which have been made into major Hollywood movies over the last few years.

Stan Lee's creations were unique at the time, because all of his heroes had very human flaws and problems as opposed to earlier superheroes who were near perfect in every way. 

Spiderman was much more interesting when he also had problems with his boss, or was on the rocks with his girlfriend.  The Fantastic Four were more interesting when they had family problems and then a resolution that would bring them all closer together.  Because of this human aspect his characters have entertained three generations of comic readers. 

Stan Lee has always been very connected with his fans.  He has taken time to share the joy his work has brought to people all around the world.  Recently Stan Lee has appeared in a cameo role in nearly every superhero movie that he inspired. My favorite cameo so far was in the last Spiderman movie, where he plays a school librarian listening to music.

 

See if you can recognize him! 

Stan Lee with some of his heroes.