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Questions about Stan Lee

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Stan Lee born?

Stanley Martin Lieber entered the world on the 28th of December 1922. He was born in a Manhattan apartment at the corner of West 98th Street and West End Avenue.

Who created the Fantastic Four with Stan Lee?

Lee and artist Jack Kirby created the Fantastic Four in 1961. Their immediate popularity led to a flurry of fan letters pointing to explosive success.

What happened when The Amazing Spider-Man refused the Comics Code Authority seal in May 1971?

The Comics Code Authority refused to grant its seal for three issues of The Amazing Spider-Man in May 1971. These stories depicted drug use which violated existing restrictions but sold well and won praise for socially conscious efforts.

How did Stan Lee die and when did his death occur?

Lee died on the 12th of November 2018 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following a medical emergency earlier that day. His death certificate listed cardiac arrest with respiratory failure as immediate cause alongside congestive heart failure underlying conditions.

When did Stan Lee marry Joan Boocock and what were their family details?

Lee married Joan Clayton Boocock originally from Newcastle England on the 5th of December 1947. Their daughter Joan Celia Lee born in 1950 died shortly after birth in 1953.