The Marvel Comics visionary died in 2018.
“You are missed, my friend.”
Although Gunn was namedco-chairperson and CEO of DC Studiesin October, his Marvel roots are deep.
Stan Lee at a Spider-Man 40th Birthday celebration in 2002.Michel Boutefeu/Getty Images
Gunn helmed Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxyin 2014 and its 2017 sequel,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2,as well as the just-releasedGuardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Specialand the upcomingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
FilmmakerKevin Smithalso shared his memories of Lee.
the writer and director wrote on Twitter.
“I miss the Old Man and his endless parade of smiles and good cheer.
Happy Birthday, Emperor of Excelsior!”
Lee filmed a memorable cameo in Smith’s 1995 comedyMallrats, offering the lovelorn lead character relationship advice.
On Twitter,William Shatnerbridged fandoms by offering his own tribute.
Nichols also voiced a character in Marvel’s animatedSpider-Man: The Animated Seriesin 1997.
Comic book creators also shared their memories of Lee.
The Legend was catching a flight to the great beyond and there were stories yet to share."
Liefeld co-created the characters Deadpool and Cable for Marvel Comics.
“The best our game has ever had.
He was my first mentor.
Thank you, @TheRealStanLee and (of course) ‘Excelsior!'”
“We’re thankful that your support will keep Stan’s memory alive for years to come.”
Lee was born Stanley Martin Lieber in New York in 1922 to working-class Jewish immigrants from Romania.
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