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.
Vocabulary
legendary
very famous and well known
- Michael Jackson was a legendary figure in pop music.
- You haven't seen Citizen Kane!? It's absolutely legendary!
geek
person with highly detailed knowledge about a subject
- Dan's a comic book geek. Ask him anything and he'll know the answer.
- You're such a geek! No one else knows half of the stuff you do!
the Godfather of (something)
a man who developed an influential idea, often in the arts
- James Brown was the 'Godfather of Soul'. Michael Jackson studied his moves!
- Lewis Hamilton says Fangio was the 'Godfather of Formula 1'.
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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.
Vocabulary
legendary
very famous and well known
- Michael Jackson was a legendary figure in pop music.
- You haven't seen Citizen Kane!? It's absolutely legendary!
geek
person with highly detailed knowledge about a subject
- Dan's a comic book geek. Ask him anything and he'll know the answer.
- You're such a geek! No one else knows half of the stuff you do!
the Godfather of (something)
a man who developed an influential idea, often in the arts
- James Brown was the 'Godfather of Soul'. Michael Jackson studied his moves!
- Lewis Hamilton says Fangio was the 'Godfather of Formula 1'.
You'll find more details here:
Learn English with BBC Learning English. Every day we help you to learn English with our brilliant mix of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, news and inspiring English programmes. We also produce regular 'extra' videos across the week so come back every day to see what's new.
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MONDAY: The English We Speak
MONDAY: English in a Minute
TUESDAY: News Review
WEDNESDAY: LingoHack
THURSDAY: 6 Minute English
FRIDAY: Editor's Choice
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