The Industry Reacts to News of Stan Lee’s Passing

Stan Lee was an icon and for many people, the face of comic books. His passing brings great sadness, but I take solace in knowing that what my grandfather, Stan and so many others like them gave us, will continue to inspire both young and old across the globe! RIP Stan. pic.twitter.com/b41IRBU3lY

— Jeremy Kirby (Grandson of Jack Kirby) (@jackkirbycomics) November 12, 2018

He changed the way we look at heroes, and modern comics will always bear his indelible mark. His infectious enthusiasm reminded us why we all fell in love with these stories in the first place. Excelsior, Stan.

— DC (@DCOfficial) November 12, 2018

“Stan Lee was as extraordinary as the characters he created. A super hero in his own right to Marvel fans around the world, Stan had the power to inspire, to entertain, and to connect." –Bob Igerhttps://t.co/pLTKx1R0dF pic.twitter.com/Uj9fqHpZXg

— Disney (@Disney) November 12, 2018

No writer or their work has ever had as profound an effect on my life as that of Stan "The Man" Lee. In the history of the written word, no one even comes close. His stories will live on for every generation. Never "The End". Always "To Be Continued…"

Excelsior! pic.twitter.com/KVXfHDvolZ

— Dan Slott (@DanSlott) November 12, 2018

My very first professional comics gig was a variant cover that Stan signed every copy of. Hell of a way to enter the industry. An industry that #StanLee shaped into what it is today. An industry I love. Thank you, Stan. You’ll never be forgotten. #RIPStanLee pic.twitter.com/n4fsC3YGMy

— Mitch Gerads (@MitchGerads) November 12, 2018

Damn… RIP Stan. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/TMAaDJSOhh

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 12, 2018

A legendary storyteller who impacted generations. Hope he's reunited w his beloved Joan in the mystical realm. RIP. #Excelsior https://t.co/FNNGDtnoQa

— Tara Bennett (@TaraDBennett) November 12, 2018

No one has had more of an impact on my career and everything we do at Marvel Studios than Stan Lee. Stan leaves an extraordinary legacy that will outlive us all. Our thoughts are with his daughter, his family, and his millions of fans. #ThankYouStan #Excelsior!

— Kevin Feige (@Kevfeige) November 12, 2018

Stan IS immortal. In his characters he will outlive every single one of us. https://t.co/WpE065QPgi

— DONNY CATES (@Doncates) November 12, 2018

Stan Lee may be known as a creator, but I think people forget how good he was as a superhero hype man. He talked with the excited energy of someone running into a diner after seeing Spider-Man swing by overhead. He sounded like he had all the secrets and couldn't wait to share.

— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) November 12, 2018

He lives forever through his work. What a giant.
With great power comes immortality. 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/t395qw9H0L

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 12, 2018

I’m glad we met @therealstanlee @marvel means so much to me and Panda. Getting choked up talking to her about it and I will lose my shit if he turns to dust at the end of avengers 4… https://t.co/R4a4t86Xpb

— Kimya Dawson (@mrskimyadawson) November 12, 2018

I was first interviewed for Stan Lee's obituary about 20 years ago. I was happy he defied the reaper and carried on. With Stan gone, an era really does come to an end. He was the happy huckster that comics needed. And he really did alliterate like that when you talked to him.

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) November 12, 2018

I am so grateful to have known and worked with this man, even briefly, over the years. He quite literally changed the landscape of entertainment forever. The term “Legend” seems to get… https://t.co/gkqJ8g8fxP

— Zachary Levi (@ZacharyLevi) November 12, 2018

#Excelsior pic.twitter.com/oO8eJ9TBIi

— Fake Stan Lee (@TheFakeStanLee) November 12, 2018

Permanent cameo in heaven. #RIPStanLee https://t.co/ZnIv2hXMVy

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 12, 2018

R.I.P. Stan Lee. We have lost a Titan of Creativity and Industry. These are my last photos with Stan, taken in August. I was summoned by The Man, he wanted a friendly face, a change of… https://t.co/R97cWaFjD7

— robliefeld (@robertliefeld) November 12, 2018

At different times in their respective childhoods,#StanLee and @LenWein lived in the same apartment building in the Bronx. They had a long association & Len enjoyed playing in Stan’s sandbox. Len was very fond of Stan. #RIPStanLee

— Christine Valada is mcvalada.bsky.social (@mcvalada) November 12, 2018