The comic book world is mourning the man who brought superheroes to life.
‘Marvel’ creator Stan Lee has died at the age of 95.
But the iconic heroes he created, will live on forever.
The list of characters he helped create is long, and includes icons like “Iron Man”, “The Incredible Hulk” and “Spiderman.”
He’s been at it longer than many of his readers and movie-goers have been alive.
Fans are having a hard time coping with Stan Lee’s death. “It’s like losing like a super cool Uncle. I mean, guys always been there for you, whenever, you know, kind of down or low, you pick up a book and makes you happy” said Anthony Thompson.
Thompson has more than 80,000 comics in his collection and he’s seen all the Stan Lee movies several times.
At Emerald City Comics in Pinellas Park, Stan Lee’s mark can be seen down almost every aisle.
“He is kind of the William Shakespeare of our time in a way so, there’s nothing that he hasn’t at least influenced that’s in the store” said Emerald City Marketing Director, Darryl Blaker.
They even have a Stan Lee action figure.
The real Stan Lee visited Tampa after hurricane “Irma” to raise money for storm victims.
His movies, his books, his wit…His legacy will live on. “One of imagination, joy, his work just did so much for a lot of people” said Anthony Thompson.
And he will be remembered for his cameo roles in almost every Marvel movie.
“As long as there are comics and people with flaws . He’s going to definitely be a part of our lives” said Darryl Blaker.
Stan Lee put it best at an event in Hollywood. “My parting word of course is excelsior!”
