LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 (Xinhua)—Legendary comic book writer Stan Lee has died at the age of 95, according to media reports on Monday.
Lee, born in Stanley Lieber on Dec. 28th, 1922, began his career in 1939 and joined the Marvel Comics in 1961.
He is considered as one of the most legendary names in the history of comic books and the leading creative force behind the rise of Marvel Comics. He co-created iconic fictional characters such as Spider-Man, X-Men, the Avengers, and many more.
Lee’s characters often have super powers, but they also have weaknesses. They were humans, not gods. They not only struggled to save the world, but also to pay their bills, make friends, and hold jobs. This made Marvel comic book heroes stand apart from its competitor DC, which produced the seemingly perfect heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman. Those superheroes have been adapted into blockbuster films, most of which were made after Disney acquired Marvel in a 4-billion-dollar deal in 2009.
In a statement, Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company said Stan Lee was as extraordinary as the characters he created.
Marvel also praised Lee on its website by putting on one of Lee’s famous quotes, which goes, “I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic-book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers. And then I began to realize: entertainment is one of the most important things in people’s lives. Without it, they might go off the deep end. I feel that if you’re able to entertain, you’re doing a good thing. ”
Praise from his Hollywood peers and colleagues was generous. President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige appreciated Lee’s unparalleled impact on the industry. “No one has had more of an impact on my career than Stan Lee,” Feige said. “Our thoughts are with his family and the millions of fans who have been forever touched by Stan’s genius, charisma and heart.”
7. How do Lee’s characters differ from those of DC?
A.They are perfect heroes. |
B.They often have super powers. |
C.They are not humans, but gods. |
D.They have human shortcomings. |
8. We can learn from Lee’s statement in Paragraph 6 that ________.
A.it is embarrassing to be a comic-book writer |
B.a taste of entertainment is necessary in people’s lives |
C.entertainment is the most important thing in the world |
D.you can do everything well if you are able to entertain |
9. According to the passage, we could know that ________.
A.Lee influenced Kevin Feige’s career a lot |
B.Lee joined the Marvel Comics in his forties |
C.Lee created the fictional characters all by himself |
D.The superheroes were adapted into films before Disney acquired Marvel |
10. What can be the best title for the passage?
A.Comics Legend—the Marvels and DC |
B.The Superheroes in Stan Lee’s Comics |
C.Marvel’s Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95 |
D.The Life Story of Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee |