Marvel Co-Creator Stan Lee’s Text About Racism From 1968 Explains What Kind Of Person He Really Was
News broke that Stan Lee has died at the age of 95 and fans over the world are not only mourning, but honoring the legend with countless tributes. Stan Lee penned for many comic books throughout his career, including such stories as the iconic Daredevil, The Amazing Spiderman, Hulk, Fantastic Four, etc. But Lee wasn’t known just for being a comic book writer and creator of many of our beloved heroes, he was also a huge inspiration to many people around the globe who found comfort and solace in his creations. He made people believe that in the face of great injustice, an ordinary person can become a hero. With all the caped and masked brave individuals saving the world in the books, Stan Lee also took his time to share his thoughts in an out-of-character setting. This column titled “Stan’s Soapbox” from 1968 stands out even after five decades, as the issues he touched upon are still very relevant in our society. If we remember Stan for one thing, it should probably be this quote. Scroll down below to read it and tell us what you think in the comment section below.
News broke that Stan Lee has died at the age of 95 and fans over the world are mourning
Stan Lee penned for many iconic comic books throughout his career
Including such stories as the iconic Daredevil, The Amazing Spiderman, Hulk, Fantastic Four, etc.
He was also a huge inspiration to many people around the globe who found comfort and solace in his creations
This column titled “Stan’s Soapbox” from 1968 stands out even after five decades, as the issues he touched upon are still very relevant in our society
If we ought to remember Stan Lee for anything, it should probably be these words
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What an incredible man. I wish I could be half the man he was, and do a fourth of the things he did.
Heck - a tenth of what he did - and no fame at all - I'd still take it! :D
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RIP Stan. You will be missed. He was smarter in 1968 than republicans are today. He’s the real MVP; or should I say, the real superhero?
Isn't lumping and judging all Republicans as one catagory a perfect example of the bigotry Mr. Lee was speaking out aganst?
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a good man who fought evil in his military service and his art. we did not deserve him.
We did not deserve him, but we need about 20 of him.
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I'm heartbroken. It's going to be so strange not having him around anymore. RIP
Relevant but if you think bigotry is worse today than in 1968 you weren't around back then.
It's not worse, or better. I think it's, in some ways, more hidden.
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The One Above All is now Under. I believe God is happy with the universe you've created. Rest in Peace Stan Lee.
Or as our Lord Jesus said "Love one another as I have loved you". RIP Stan.
The real superhero, creating fictional hero's while still making them relateable. May his wise words never be forgotton.
If only, by reading this incredible well written words of wisdom from a man who hopes to make a difference, to those filled with hate, we could only hope !!!
Peace and Justice. A Latin phrase that should be stated more often. I wish all sides of today's political spectrum would take to heart his words penned in 1968. Too many vilify the Christians, too many vilify the Muslims, too many vilify the Jews, too many vilify the believers and too many vilify the atheists. Every group does this in one way or another, White on Black, Black on White, male on female and female on male. Can we not understand that our blood is red, and all of our DNA is the same. Not one of us are less or more than the others. We are all Human and we must all become one to save ourselves from ourselves.
There are some that actually seriously propose that being racist is a mental illness. Being prejudiced seems like human nature (but one we always strive to rise above). But actually being racist does sound like a mental illness to me. It's irrational and counterproductive.
I agree about his remarks on racism, whichever avenue it's coming from. He made the grade in life, but I'm curious if he were ever sidelined despite his talent and imagination due to quotas based on gender or race how he would he feel about it? Perhaps we may never have heard of the great Stan Lee.
What on earth are you on about? He basically created his own industry. What quotas?
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What an incredible man. I wish I could be half the man he was, and do a fourth of the things he did.
Heck - a tenth of what he did - and no fame at all - I'd still take it! :D
Load More Replies... RIP Stan. You will be missed. He was smarter in 1968 than republicans are today. He’s the real MVP; or should I say, the real superhero?
Isn't lumping and judging all Republicans as one catagory a perfect example of the bigotry Mr. Lee was speaking out aganst?
Load More Replies... a good man who fought evil in his military service and his art. we did not deserve him.
We did not deserve him, but we need about 20 of him.
Load More Replies... I'm heartbroken. It's going to be so strange not having him around anymore. RIP
Relevant but if you think bigotry is worse today than in 1968 you weren't around back then.
It's not worse, or better. I think it's, in some ways, more hidden.
Load More Replies... The One Above All is now Under. I believe God is happy with the universe you've created. Rest in Peace Stan Lee.
Or as our Lord Jesus said "Love one another as I have loved you". RIP Stan.
The real superhero, creating fictional hero's while still making them relateable. May his wise words never be forgotton.
If only, by reading this incredible well written words of wisdom from a man who hopes to make a difference, to those filled with hate, we could only hope !!!
Peace and Justice. A Latin phrase that should be stated more often. I wish all sides of today's political spectrum would take to heart his words penned in 1968. Too many vilify the Christians, too many vilify the Muslims, too many vilify the Jews, too many vilify the believers and too many vilify the atheists. Every group does this in one way or another, White on Black, Black on White, male on female and female on male. Can we not understand that our blood is red, and all of our DNA is the same. Not one of us are less or more than the others. We are all Human and we must all become one to save ourselves from ourselves.
There are some that actually seriously propose that being racist is a mental illness. Being prejudiced seems like human nature (but one we always strive to rise above). But actually being racist does sound like a mental illness to me. It's irrational and counterproductive.
I agree about his remarks on racism, whichever avenue it's coming from. He made the grade in life, but I'm curious if he were ever sidelined despite his talent and imagination due to quotas based on gender or race how he would he feel about it? Perhaps we may never have heard of the great Stan Lee.
What on earth are you on about? He basically created his own industry. What quotas?
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