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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.
Key words and phrases
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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