Verdadero creyente

Few figures that emerged from popular culture during the second half of the 20th century have become more famous and beloved than Stan Lee. As the writer and editorial director of Marvel Comics for three decades, he gained fame as the purported creator of several of the world's most recognizable, endearing and profitable fictional characters: Spider-Man, The Avengers, The X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, The Four Fantastic, Black Panther... the list is endless and, from its origins as humble entertainment aimed at young people, they ended up forming the fabric of a multi-million dollar industry that today is ubiquitous and inescapable. In the 1960s, his prowess as a promoter and glib publicist helped relaunch the American comics industry in general and the superhero genre in particular. In the seventies, his popularity among young people led him to become one of the most sought-after lecturers at universities in the United States. In the late nineties, he was one of the protagonists of the dotcom bubble. Already in the 21st century, his interventions in the films produced by Marvel struck a chord with millions of fans. When he passed away in 2018, tributes and tokens of affection poured in around the world, further cementing his legacy. Beneath the praise, however, there are also voices that have been calling for closer scrutiny of that legacy for decades.