Today would've been Stan Lee's 100 birthday!
By the time I had met Stan as a professional comics person he was already in his 70s. Though we were not close pals or anything, he was always kind and supportive to me. He is still the author of the best personal email I have ever received.
On the occasion of his passing, my pal George at the New York Times asked me to write down my memories. George connected me with Bill Walko and we created this mini comic that ran in the New York Times.
Here it is in celebration of his birthday!
Thank you stan.
I know there's a lot of books out there, but this more recent book by my pal Danny Fingeroth illuminated truth about the man that I had never known before. Highly recommend it.
Never Nuff said!
BENDIS!
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NEXT UP IN CREATION: THE POWERS SAGA CONTINUES!
NEXT TUESDAY, 1/3: MASTERCLASS SESSION #4! CHARACTERS!
AND VERY SOON: FORTUNE AND GLORY: THE MUSICAL!
Until then…
My name is actually Stan, so when I opened this email I thought, “How did Brian Michael Bendis know my name?” and then, “It’s not my birthday”. But I did get to meet Stan Lee a couple times and he was very warm and kind to my wife and I, and I’ve got a nice picture of the three of us. Thanks for your story, Mr. Bendis!