Stan Lee: The Godfather of Marvel Comics

[@Biographics]

Hey everyone, re: the music. Here's how it is: I didn't know better. I'm not a huge comics fan, I'm a biography fan. I like interesting people, with interesting lives, and I bring them to you on this channel. Anyone saying that I did this as some sort of purposeful act or a joke, you're being silly. Not only would that be disrespectful, it would just be pretty dumb from a creative perspective. - Simon

[@please-explain]

No need to apologies. I thought it was funny. You always have such interesting content. I think you did an awesome job as always. Thank you!!

[@xAntoIRL]

You didnt know any better simple as that . People who want to complain upon seeing your response arent worth replying too . If you didnt care you would say nothing so ofc you get a pass from me . Keep up the good work man .

[@rdbull5890]

I admit, Superman theme seems appropriate though.

[@usayeed727]

I just don’t get why even though your videos are great they always suffer from some gaping lack of information or some glaring incorrection. I still think you largely do good work though so keep that up!

[@Brandon3060]

Meh. A blasphemy sure but hardly the Holocaust. There maybe redemption for you in time.

[@namenloss730]

I really hope they keep giving him cameos. Not some shit CGI, not a look alike. A portrait here, a picture there, something subtle and respectful.

[@paranormallook8357]

One of the greatest moments of my life was meeting Stan when auditioning for "Who wants to be a superhero" There are those how say "Never meet your heros" however, they never met Stan Lee, he was the most gregarious, kind and genuine person I've ever had the privilege to meet and there's not a day that goes by where we don't miss him.

[@mrandrews3616]

Stan Lee is not dead, not really. He will live forever in the hearts of millions of people, the hearts of those who truly believe in heroes. Rest in peace Stan, we will always remember you.

[@comradesam3382]

He is just making a cameo in heaven

[@Dragon_rls]

Duh. No, he’s dead.

[@InquisitorThomas]

Nobody stays dead in comics, he'll be back in a couple of weeks.

[@KemeticWitch]

@@InquisitorThomas its deadpool playing Stan

[@Zeon01]

@Inquisitor Thomas We just need to contact Mephisto.

[@kali3665]

I don't care - Stan the Man WAS a Superman to many. It was a good tribute, and I'm glad you did it. Thank you.

[@marieduran6286]

While I was watching this video, I realized that his wife Joan deserves a medal for getting him to stay in comics. They were married for over 70 years and she stood by her man. I think she deserves credit for sticking with him.

[@robertadamcik9179]

Great video as always!!!! Superman theme?

[@somethingnormal2388]

Right? Why the Superman theme?

[@aliuniversal4100]

Maybe spideys was copyright protected

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

I noticed that too... But I'm never gonna complain about John Williams.

[@BlackLotusFlame]

No way, Spider-Man theme is usable! Charlie over at EmergencyAwesome uses it for marvel related videos, as an outro but still relevant

[@brandogg974]

Because Stan lee was a super man!

[@samuelbarber6177]

How wholesome is that story of him meeting his wife. It’s the exact kind of story I’d imagine for a man like him

[@johnny3times113]

Im happy you did Stan Lee's Bio. Thank you for the great work!

[@mightefm0717]

Stan Lee is everybody's hero. He's my hero, too.

[@Brandonhayhew]

Stan Lee's characters will live forever and continue to Honour his works and Marvel's comic books.

[@aaroncrilly2005]

Do Jack Kirby as well

[@everburn]

exactly

[@themanwithnoname5325]

Absolutely. Stan Lee wouldn’t be what he is without the genius of jack Kirby (and even ditko)

[@AliFareedMC]

@@themanwithnoname5325 not to mention Don Heck and Larry Lieber

[@1krani]

The screen could never be big enough to fit Jack Kirby's massive balls.

[@earlenewallace8445]

I remember reading the first Silver Surfer edition when it came out. I loved Marvel Comics then and I love them now. They made superheroes not just heroes but flawed individuals trying to not only understand themselves, but the world around them. Also, they brought diversity and strength to people of color in comics where none had existed. So thank you Jack Kirby and others, but most notably, Stan Lee, whom with his passing has made the world a little more sadder. Rest in Peace Stan the Man.

[@shockwave1864]

Stan Lee should be recognized as an American icon.. his work inspired so many generations… Think of the tv shows, movies, books and comic books we’ve enjoyed because what he did inspired someone else’s creativity… I hope someday he’ll be memorialized just as Dr. Seuss has been.. Thank you, Stan!

[@weeds526]

There's an Eric Roberts movie called The Ambulance where Stan Lee played himself as the hero's boss at Marvel, it wasn't even a cameo it was part of the plot. Weird stuff

[@Pantheragem]

One of James Earl Jones's oddest roles.

[@LiteraryRetreat]

I remember picking up a Spider-Man Encyclopedia in Islamabad more than a decade ago. I was already fond of Spidey but boy did that book make me fall in love with the hero! The best part were the opening two pages where Stan Lee talked about his inspiration behind the creation of one of the world's most popular superheroes. I really liked how he used real-life places to base the hero in, such as New York. The co-creator of Marvel comics was born into a lower-middle class family, Stan's first dream was to write the Great American Novel, but after working as a journalist, he started envisioning something more spectacular. I remember reading in the Spider-Man Encyclopedia that his wife Joan Lee (who passed away in 2017) told him to write what he wants to write when he wasn't able to create a character on the same terms of contemporary heroes like Batman and Superman. He based Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker partly on himself; a photographer working for a newspaper. Spider-Man also differed from other mainstream superheroes like Batman (a millionaire) and Superman (an alien) in the sense that Peter Parker was your average Joe. And reading about his crusades was a more down-to-earn experience than going through the adventures of his counterparts at DC Comics. The 21st century saw Lee's creations for Marvel not only reach the big screen but also break world records both critically and commercially. The Marvel movie franchise is one of the most successful right now. Though Lee wasn't the only writer that contributed to Marvel's success, it's safe to say that without him, the company wouldn't be where it is today. Besides Spider-Man, Lee is known for creating/co-creating The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and many others. He will always remain one of the main influences behind me picking up the pen to write stories. I used to draw comics when I was 10 years old inspired by Spider-Man and X-Men. Man those were grand times! Stan Lee has passed away at the age of 95 on November 12, 2018. But his legacy will live on forever. RIP Legend.

[@guanoguy4800]

Steve Ditko based Spider-Man off himself and was the main influence on Spider-Man.

[@stevestrangelove4970]

He was super cool and he actually communicated a lot with his fans through the comics; he and the team would write small sections on the final pages of the comic talking about letters they got, how the business was going, etc. Marvel did a lot of small things for customers that would become the standard in the industry. Honestly it always pain me the story of the marvel animation studio and how they tainted all the work of Stan and his team.

[@neutral6944]

RIP Stan Lee. 🙏

[@extrathicc5309]

F

[@Equinoxsanity]

Rest in Peace to Stan Lee. Condolence to his beloved family,friends and fans. His legacy will continue to live on.

[@dimone]

There are a few inaccuracies throughout. 1)The Merry Marvel Marching Society was the name of the official Marvel fan club, not Marvel's staff. 2)The Comics Code Authority was created by the comic book publishers, not Congress, as is implied in the video. 3)The Fantastic Four issue number 1 (November, 1961) was published with the approval of the Comics Code Authority. You can clearly see the stamp of approval in the upper right hand corner of its cover. 4) If Simon was talking about the 1967 cartoon series of Spider-Man, as the video showing clips from that series indicates, there were 52 episodes not just four. I searched and I cannot find a Spider-Man cartoon series that only lasted four episodes. Biographics needs better fact checkers. I do enjoy their content, but Marvel Comics is a topic I know a little something about, so the inaccuracies are glaring. It makes me wonder how many inaccuracies have slipped by in their other videos.

[@hootsmon4723]

How much happiness can one man bring to people of different ages I'm 56 my daughter is 14 and we sit and watch super hero movies together eating rubbish but having the best time together..thank you Mr stan Lee. A excellent choice of of subject I might add tooo.

[@herc1963able]

Wally Wood is quoted to have said, "Stan Lee's only contribution to comics was to have the artist write, as well as, draw the comic, and, then write his name bigger than Hell on it." This was the "Marvel Method." Jack Kirby didn't create the Golden-age character the Human Torch. That character was created by Carl Burgos. However, the Fantastic Four (w/ the Silver-age H. Torch) was just a reworking of Jack Kirby's DC adventure team, The Challengers of the Unknown. Anyone looking at the early issues of both titles can tell by analyzing the layout of the pages, the flavor or style of the stories and even the personalities of the characters that one was just a copy of the other. More importantly, you can tell the later was created by the same person who did the former.

[@timothymcalexander4581]

Thank you at Biographics for this profile of one of the most creative people I’ve ever known. My hats off to you Simon and your team at Biographics

[@karlp8484]

I was watching an episode of "The Big Bang Theory" which had a cameo of Stan Lee. I asked my brother who is Stan Lee, he said are you serious? Then I got an instructional history of comic books. A legend I'd never even heard about.

[@Dreadtothink]

Playing superman music?? Is that a joke 🤔

[@DrakoDragonis]

I thought the same thing.

[@ericlowe62]

Every time it plays it takes me out of it. I do understand it is the most recognizable superhero theme but still.

[@joe5909]

I guess I am not alone in noticing the music

[@thomasalvarez6456]

Now this does put a smile on my face

[@DeannaBaileytheRavensFan]

My thoughts exactly.

[@GingerGingie]

I'd love to see a show on Dr. Seuss. Adore your show, Simon!

[@SamuraiJACsr]

That would be brilliant

[@dinomonzon7493]

Agreed!

[@laurenescarcha3246]

Stan Lee was a beautiful human being. He taught people to love and think for themselves. He taught against bigotry. He was ahead of his time and will be greatly missed.

[@acetate909]

It's nice to hear someone you admire was actually a good person who is worthy of admiration.

[@SWyrick366]

Stan Lee was more than just a man, he was a rare breed of man, he was the man you could walk up to and ask, "Hey, if you got a few minutes, tell me a story" and if he obliges, you're in for the story of a lifetime, he was the uncle, father, or grandfather everyone wanted to tell them a bedtime story and would leave you wanting more every night when he shut your light off, in my opinion, Stan Lee was in no ones league when it came to comic book storytelling, CAUSE NO ONE COULD COME CLOSE TO EVEN HOPING TO BEING IN HIS GODLY LEAGUE OF IMAGINATION, he was my favorite comic book writer and no one was better than him at writing and telling stories, Rest in Peace Mr. Stan Lee, God is your comic book subscriber now.

[@nickmauldin8825]

I love these quick bios. I’m not a comic book fan or even a super hero movie fan, but this was a great one. Good job.

[@louishamilton9648]

Let’s not forget Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, no disrespect to Stan.

[@jasonschonlaub5908]

Stan Lee will be missed. But his legacy lives on in his comics and he is immortalized in cinema. Rest In Peace Stan Lee. And thank you for great stories and great heroes. You were an American treasure. You came along when people needed to have something to escape the dreaded reality of life. You created heroes that a lot of us idolized and we are all grateful for this.

[@danielbigham6290]

With KZbin being limited as to how much the channels can cram into such a short time, I have a suggestion. For a Christmas gift, I received a magnificent coffee table book detailing the full history of Marvel comics. Thanks for a fitting tribute to a man whose work has captivated so many of us for so long.

[@garyday227]

I like your videos, but you let a couple of careless errors slip by on this one. One: After WWII, Timely Comics was re-christened Atlas Comics; it was only with the creation of the Fantastic Four in 1961 did Atlas become Marvel. Second, Stan was not the sole creator of Marvel's characters; he always worked with various co-creators such as Jack Kirby (FF, Avengers, X-Men, et al) and Steve Ditko (Spider-Man). Creator credit is a very sensitive subject in the field and calling Stan "creator" rather than "co-creator" is a major faux pas. Other than some additional minor chronology errors, you mostly got the rest correct.

[@garyday227]

@Analyzing Male Slavery Small careless mistakes as a rule, but bothersome to those who know the material.

[@Kitsunekun2]

You forgot his mistakes about the Comics Code Authority, which did not disappear from Marvel comics until 2001

[@robaerto71]

I don't know which chronological errors you mean in this specific case but what I find extremely hard to get along with in Biographics is there permanently chronological back and forth in ALL of their clips!

[@bigwillcomics9968]

@@Kitsunekun2 also the fantastic four had the seal since #1 it was Spiderman in the early seventies that was printed without it on 3 issues.

[@TheDamianvain17]

Well, another blatant one that was missed was the fact Marvel didn't get to keep all of the rights; hence why they still do not have X-Men and Spider Man, and had to wait and buy back on FF and others.

[@salty8752]

Very well done Simon. Yes, the music was off, but the message was still delivered and felt. Great job on this one.

[@NeillJenson]

Miss Stan Lee. Helped me get through my turbulent high school years.

[@tehsauces1976]

Why use the theme to Superman?

[@jenniferharris61]

Shawn Horsley oversight

[@farticlesofconflatulation]

An ironic tribute

[@seasnutz9741]

Cause ur mom

[@itsblitz4437]

It's kinda fitting for a comic book legend who grew during that time.

[@tehsauces1976]

@@itsblitz4437 Superman wasn't created by him are even marvel for that matter.

[@jo-vf8jx]

Keep up the good work Simon. It’s good to see yous guys channels grow and to see and watch you grow with them. Loving the more dresses up style you are trying to achieve not that my or anyone’s opinion matters. You are after all human and we all make mistakes. Just keep on being you and don’t stress over the nit pickers😊

[@Gothicmom1977]

Oh the irony of using the Superman theme for a Stan Lee Bio. I still loved every second of it though. Stan Lee and Marvel was major influences on who I am today. Excelsior! R.I.P. Mr. Lee they'll never be another like you.

[@ArchFiendFolio]

Glad you all did this amazing man

[@mrknight2124]

Do jack Kirby next please RIP Stan Lee.

[@pamelamays4186]

Thank you Simon. Ironically clever to play the Superman Movie theme throughout this video. I had the pleasure of seeing Stan Lee at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con. He was doing a panel at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. He was introducing a new character named Red Dragon, inspired by a Japanese rock musician.

[@Jdawgwatchr56]

Thank you for uploading this. I was gonna ask this channel to do a bio on Stan Lee. Can y'all do one with Steve Dikto and Jack Kirby?

[@nathnathn]

By all iv heard and seen he was a great man I’m sad i never got to meet him. I hope marvel keeps doing his cameos. As a way to honour him. They can make very realistic cg characters.

[@AroAceGamer]

RIP Stan Lee. Press F for respect.

[@slavicemperor8279]

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[@johnkohls5054]

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[@arnoldkul3827]

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[@mybutthasteeth1347]

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[@Faalsnor]

F

[@luvdalegend96]

Superman theme for a Marvel related video?! GENIUS!

[@losthart5577]

Freaking awesome.. Again. Just the shear depths that you go into each persons back story is amazing.. Great work

[@ChickenFriedSushi]

Thank you for creating this video.

[@MetaSynForYourSoul]

Makes video commemorating Stan "EXCELSIOR!" Lee, one of the founders of Marvel Comics. Uses theme from Superman, flagship character to Marvel's rival publication, DC Comics. Final analysis: Brilliant.

[@davidbindis2555]

One of the best biographies up to date. The respect and love is apparent keep up the good work. Do Chekhov or Stanislavski next 😉🎭

[@blaze6502da415]

Awesome so happy you did this one. RIP Stan Lee! I can’t believe it’s been a week since he died 😔 He will be missed but never forgotten!

[@sprngrdave]

I Enjoy All your videos & this one was especially Great because of the subject. Keep up the a Good Work 👍🏼

[@EdgarAyabarreno]

It kills me a little everytime i hear the superman theme in Stan Lee's Biography. Re edit please...please!

[@hotcoals2291]

Do Bernard Montgomery, the infamous general of the Desert Rats.

[@Osillius]

I choose to interpret the Superman theme music as a tribute to a truly super man. Thank you for the great presentation!

[@23RedTechno]

Really touch by the video Simon my Stan found peace up there =(

[@joshuabaldwin4580]

May he rest in peace

[@kennethclemons3415]

Thank you so much for making this biographic video of this legendary comic book genius, legend, and icon. Excelsior forever.

[@3rdFloorblog]

Thanx for the very informative video. Stan will forever live within his creations...

[@Aleks24711]

Respect for not monetizing the video Simon!

[@mikaylajweighill]

I really enjoyed that . Comic books have played such a pivotal role in my life. Thanks for making such a great and timely Bio of this great man

[@memes_for_kings]

I was lucky to meet him at my old job at JFK airport back in 2012. One of the greatest moments of my life. The Superman theme was a nice touch. Do a video on Jack Kirby please.

[@em1osmurf]

Stan Lee, with superman music. from a creativity aspect, i'd say that playing in the background during a vid about him was highly appropriate. i grew up with those comics, from the '50s on. marvelous presentation!

[@Weareight]

I love the irony of Superman (DC) music... even if it was unintentional. RIP Stan Lee.

[@Havoc_Unlimited]

You’re really making all the videos today Simon!

[@QuestR3]

None of the characters mentioned in this were singlehanded created by Stan. They were all co-created. If you're gonna post stuff like this give proper credit. Stan was a legend but when it came to character creation he did not create much by himself.

[@Hibernicus1968]

Jack Kirby and Stan Lee had rather a severe falling out over this very issue, as Kirby felt that Lee hogged all the credit. Kirby went over to DC and created a character named Funky Flashman, a slick, smooth-talking con artist of sorts who was actually a caricature of Lee. I've read that they at least partly reconciled before Kirby's death. I hope so.

[@QuestR3]

@Forever Conflicted I always know who Ditko was because as a kid I was interested in illustrating so I always tried to know who were the artists behind the comics I read. Which is why it's really frustrating to hear headlines or anything that doesn't give proper credit to the creators of these characters while seemingly giving sole credit to Stan.

[@QuestR3]

@@Hibernicus1968 Yes remember reading about that. I hope so as well but imagine there was still some animosity from Kirby toward Stan on some level. I'd love to see a doc at some point that discusses the lives of both while properly giving credit to both parties.

[@camoflage61821]

Also, this report (while well done), made it sound like Jack Kirby returned to Marvel at Stan's request around the time of the Kefauver Hearings. Actually, Kirby had to sue DC editor Jack Schiff over a newspaper strip the editor allegedly helped set up. When the decision went Kirby's way, Schiff had him blacklisted at DC (which didn't lift until the editor retired around ten years later) and with so many comics publishers going under, Jack had little choice but to return to Marvel to find decently-paying work. Also, during the '50s, Timely Comics was called Atlas, not Marvel. "Marvel Comics" wasn't adopted until after Fantastic Four was released. Other than those, GREAT report!

[@Iiseoin]

Jack Kirby video would be awesome. Love the content you put out.

[@narjitmankoo8478]

Excellent video Simon👍

[@brennalynnn]

Congrats on 300k!!!

[@ryanrizzo4869]

Jesus, how many people need to bring up the music?? Settle down, people, I don't think Stan would have cared that much. :/ Simon, once again, well done! Good form, Sir. :)

[@nigelft]

Personally, I think it was apt ... I happen to like both DC & Marvel, so, to me at least, Stan Lee was a Superman of the comic world; now his job on Earth is done, he has flown off to explore the rest of our galaxy ...

[@ghostfather1390]

Stan Lee is not really dead, all True Believers know that the best Marvel heroes always Appear to die, only to turn up later, perhaps with another name, like The One Above All Excelsior, nuff said

[@karlbergen6826]

I remembered Stan Lee giving a commentary on the Sci Fi Channel where he said people were complaing about special effects on older movies. He was amazed that they were as good as they were.

[@morenofranco9235]

I grew up with Stan Lee and Marvel since 1958.

[@rdh9475]

Co created , the word is CO creator , Spiderman was Steve Ditko and Lee , Hulk was Kirby and lee .

[@Onepackmann]

Why is this man not being made into a film yet. His whole life is more inspirational than any of the superheroes.

[@michaelrecycle9838]

He really was the real deal. He left the world better than how he found it

[@FellowRabbit]

Please do a video on Kaiser Wilhelm II, Franz Ferdinand, or Czar Nicholas II!

[@massiverabbit3454]

FINALLY, LATE BUT SO WORTH THE EFFORD, LONG LIVE LEE!

[@izzyperez13]

I don't believe you have done one on Jack Kirby I could be wrong but if you haven't it's long overdue

[@brentgranger7856]

Thanks for doing this video, Simon! I've never truly been a fan of the Marvel universe, but Stan Lee's creation did indirectly influence my life before I first saw "X-Men" and "Spiderman." RIP Stan Lee! For similar people, consider the famous comic artist Jack Kirby or other comic hero creators like Bob Kane (Batman), Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and Jerry Siegel and Joel Shuster (Superman). George Reeves and Christopher Reeve, 2 of the actors who've played Superman, would also be great!

[@angelortiz9341]

The great man who created the superheroes of Marvel will never fade aways because all the films that he's been in will be forever and I will forever know that the man who created marvel will live on for years and years with more Marvel films to honor his memory.

[@guanoguy4800]

The characters were mostly created by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Bill Everett.

[@ianosaurus27]

Its not the years in your life. Its the Life on your years. Thank you very much, Stan.

[@walkersavage4926]

I really like what you're doing and thanks for explaining things for those of us across the pond.

[@neilsheppard6673]

Excellent episode of Biographics, Simon. It was quite touching, many thanks. So Stan based Spiderman on his own teenage years. I see a parallel of his relationship with his wife with Steve Rogers and Peggy, especially in Endgame.

[@guanoguy4800]

The plot and art were by Steve Ditko, who based Spider-Man off himself and gave Spider-Man most of the qualities and details associated with him.

[@DFRANKLEY]

love the videos my friend ! but 8:28 killed me hahaha that's superman theme music !

[@TheChaosReaper419]

The Music Fits. Stan Lee Wrote a Comic for DC Called "Just Imagine" And Worked with them on Several Marvel and DC crossover stories.

[@spacecatboy2962]

the best thing stan lee ever created was archie and jughead, man i love that comic book. I have a big stack of them

[@SolofAvaldor]

Sorry , Stan Lee didn't create either of those characters

[@spacecatboy2962]

not even veronica? @@SolofAvaldor

[@SolofAvaldor]

@@spacecatboy2962 No, I'm afraid not

[@tamijane7034]

Amazing!!! As always!

[@yagomi32]

Stan, one of the greatest, thank you for all the comic stories you had created, I love them all, I enjoy them all, I always got excited to see your cameos in all the Marvel movies, I hope they never stop the cameo, even if they have to create holographic images of you, you'll never die in our hearts, I congratulate you Sir for your great accomplishments, & I have so much gratitude for all of your impeccable creations you made for us, teaching us "with great power comes great responsibility".

[@michaelrobertson4896]

Stan may be gone but he’ll never be forgotten. His creations have ensured that he has reached immortality. As long as we remember him he’ll never truly die. That’s what it truly means to be immortal.

[@slapdonuts]

You guys outdid yourselfs with this video. Great way to honor him. Teared up a little at the end. RIP Stan Lee

[@colintatum6872]

Get rid of superman theme... 🎵 spider man, spider man...does whatever a spider can...🎵

[@christelheadington1136]

Probably a big copyright thing there.

[@clintoncollum838]

Colin Tatum X-men cartoon theme song!

[@branon6565]

"Spider-pig, spider-pig, does whatever a spider-pig does" Homer Simpson

[@theallseeingmaster]

As much as I loved Stan's stories, it was the look of the Marvel comics that grabbed me. Jack Kirby, Neal Adams and Jim Steranko were my favorites; I would buy two if they drew it.

[@macsnafu]

The Human Torch was created by Carl Burgos, but Simon and Kirby did create Captain America and a lot of other characters in the 40s and 50s. Also, the company didn't go by the name of "Marvel Comics" until the early 1960s. Timely became Atlas Comics in the 1950s. As for the Comics Code and superheroes, I think you've got the timeline messed up. Superheroes fell out of favor after WWII, and all publishers had lower sales on their superhero characters, including Timely/Atlas Comics. Publishers that didn't go out of business in the late 40s and early 50s switched over to genre titles: westerns, crime, romance, horror, teen, science fiction, funny animal, etc. The Congressional hearings cracked down specifically on the explicitness of crime and horror comics, and perhaps a few other examples, but not so much on superheroes. If anything, implementation of the Comics Code paved the way for the revival of superheroes, as superheroes could still fight villains without resorting to explicit sex or violence. Stan had to lay off artists in the late 50s not because of the Comics Code, but because publisher Martin Goodman found out that Stan had built up a large stock of paid for but unpublished stories, and Martin, the cheapskate that he was, wanted Stan to use those stories and save the company money. But yes, it was around this time, just before they became Marvel and started doing superheroes again, that Stan had his mid-life crisis about working in comics. As for the Fantastic Four, what happened was that DC had had a big success with their new Justice League comic book, which was essentially an updated version of the Justice Society from the 1940s, with updated versions of The Flash and Green Lantern. Martin Goodman told Stan to create a supergroup like the Justice League. Instead, Stan and Jack Kirby came up with the Fantastic Four, itself a super-powered variation on The Challengers of the Unknown, a group Jack had created for DC a few years earlier. Goodman didn't complain when the FF proved to be popular, and Stan and Jack came up with Marvel's answer to the Justice League a little later with the Avengers. Also, those early Fantastic Four issues and almost all the early Marvel comics were indeed approved by The Comics Code Authority (just search for the covers of early issues to see the CCA stamp), but yes, the early Marvel superheroes stood out because they were more realistic characters with their own set of problems, in spite of their superpowers. Last but not least, Stan Lee didn't create all those superheroes on his own. He and Jack Kirby created many of them and he and Steve Ditko created others like Spider-Man. In fact, there's a fair amount of controversy in the comics field about how much Stan actually contributed to the creation of the characters, and how much was actually the creation of the plotter/artists Kirby, Ditko, and others. In any case, Stan was a very prominent and visible promoter of Marvel Comics and their characters and can be said to have genuinely helped the comics industry to grow and become part of the mainstream.

[@jasonhobb4520]

I think it is really cool all that I've seen done by MCU Stars, broadcast media, social media, Marvel fans, and even DC fans to show respect for this great man's passing who made the world such a better place. Especially when some big shot Stars are taking this as an opportunity to make snide or dismissive remarks about his passing to seem Fringe or edgy. Rest in peace great one. Excelsior!

[@kibinot]

Bob Denard; an elusive French mercenary who plied his trade throughout Africa, following his career of intrigue, violence, and a mercenary who survived some very messy missions in Africa, Denard ended up in the Coromos, where his role in the assassination of President Abdallah is still debated. After serving in the colonial army in French Indochina in the 1950s, Denard became a hired gun in 1961 when he moved to the Belgian Congo to help train government troops. From there, he took part in uprisings in Nigeria, Angola and Rhodesia, the British colony that later became Zimbabwe. Denard also served the Shah of Iran and trained royalist troops in Yemen. He claimed he worked with British intelligence there, and with the CIA in Angola. For years, Denard benefited from an interventionist French policy in its former colonies, and played on the Cold War chessboard - although he never got any official show of support. A year after the failed Benin coup, Denard struck again - this time, successfully - with a putsch in the Comoros that brought in Ahmed

[@Brandonhayhew]

Stan Lee's Legacy will live forever in his Marvel's characters.#Excelsior

[@LannasMissingLink]

For some reason this episode has me tearing up so much

[@alanfz352]

I just found this video today. Is it just me or is the superman theme killing this video? I love simons videos but I just can’t get over it. Big marvel and dc fan

[@mr.personhumanson6871]

RIP Stan Lee, your cameos will be missed

[@worri3db3ar]

didnt think this year was going to get any worse but life has proved me wrong...and while i enjoy biographics well this time it really drew blood cos stan lee's comics were something that i grew up before the age of the internet and mobile phones. since u played the superman music maybe do a biographics on the man who was iconic as The Superman Christopher Reeves.