Joan Lee, Marvel Comic Legend's Wife, Stan Lee, Close Age

Stan Lee grieved. His wife, Joan, who had accompanied him for 69 years, died at the age of 93. Here's how Stan remembered Joan.

The Stan Lee family representative announced the sad news yesterday. Joan had a stroke earlier this week and had to be hospitalized. On Thursday morning (last night, Red), the former model of the 40s era breathed his last. "Joan died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones," said the spokesman as quoted by Variety.

Stan married Joan on December 5, 1947. They were blessed with two children, J.C. (Joan Celia) who was born in 1950 and Jan who died three days after birth in 1953. Marvel has been the "home" booth in the work condolences. "We are very sad to hear news of Joan Lee's return. He is a member of the Marvel family ". Once the official statement of the giant comic publisher.

To The Hollywood Reporter last year, Stan told how he and Joan met, then married six weeks later. Really love at the very first sight. In fact, at that time Joan (who still bears the last name Clayton) is married to a soldier. Meanwhile, Stan's cousin wants to set Stan up with a model.

"When young, there is only one girl I draw. Entire body, face, and hair. That's my ideal picture of women. The perfect woman, "said Stan.

One day, Stan's cousin wanted to introduce him to a hat model at an agency called Laden Hats. Her name is Betty. "It's beautiful," he said. The cousin told Stan to take Betty for lunch. Stan according to. Visit him to the Laden Hats. She rang the bell. Betty did not answer. The one who opened the door was another young woman.

Stan studied the beautiful woman. "She is a woman I've always drawn all my life!" She exclaimed excitedly.

Joan asked about Stan's visit. As he spoke, a thick British accent struck him. "I'm crazy about a British accent! I'm still watching him and suddenly I say something crazy. I said, "I love you". I do not remember exactly how. Anyway, I took her to lunch. I think I asked her right then and there, "Stan said.



The woman born August 3, 1924 (whose marriage with unhappy soldiers) immediately received. At that time, the fastest way to get a divorce was to leave New York, then move to Nevada, then become a citizen of that state. After Joan arrives in Reno, Nevada, Stan receives a letter from Joan. But the letter was addressed to Jack.



Stan was bewildered, "My name is not Jack. Why did he write, 'Dear Jack'? "Out of curiosity, he caught up with Reno. Upon arriving, she was greeted by Joan with three high-altitude and big John Wayne men. Horrified. Kirain what's up. It turned out to be nothing, "he said. Apparently Joan invited her to hear the court's verdict. The judge granted the divorce. An hour later, the judge marries her and Joan in the next room ...

Joan had an important role in Stan's career as a comic artist. In the decade of the 60's, co-creator Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, X-Men, and Thor had wanted to retire from the comic world. He wants to be a "serious" novelist. Joan asked him, "Before we stop, you do not want to make a comic that you can be proud of?" Therefore, the Fantastic Four was born, followed by other monumental works.

In 1981, Lee's family moved from New York City to California so Stan could work on Marvel's film and television projects. Joan also participated. She co-starred in the Fantastic Four animated series that aired in the 90s as well as Spider-Man. In 1987, he published a novel called The Pleasure Palace. But, his greatest achievement would lead Stan to be a world comic legend.

Joan Lee, Marvel Comic Legend's Wife, Stan Lee, Close Age

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