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Marvel Comics' writer and editor Stan Lee has died. He co-created Spider-man, The Incredible Hulk and Captain America, among others. He died in Los Angeles at the age of 95. Dan and Neil discuss the story.
The story:
The comic book writer and editor, Stan Lee, who redefined the superhero genre at Marvel Comics, has died in Los Angeles. He was 95. During a prolific career, Stan Lee co-created a universe of heroes, including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and Captain America.
His characters attracted huge audiences by combining superpowers with human frailty and moral complexity. Films based on his creations have made more than $20 billion in cinemas across the world.
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very famous and well known
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person with highly detailed knowledge about a subject
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a man who developed an influential idea, often in the arts
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