RIP thread - Page 858

**Wendigo** · November 12th, 2018, 06:59 PM

RIP Stan Lee

A true giant in the world of literature, not just comics, his words took me to new realms aided by the artwork of so many greats.

I grew up in the 1960's and for the next two decades I read every Marvel title I could get my hands on.
They had everything I needed action, humour, knowledge and posters, what more could I ask for?

In recent years I have started to rebuild my collection with TPB's and pride of place goes to the collections of the early years of the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Thor, The Avengers, Dr Strange, Sub-Mariner .... the list is almost endless.

Farewell Stan from a True Believer .... 'nuff said

**Oh hi Mark!** · November 12th, 2018, 07:28 PM

The first reaction was a very audible "Oh Jesus!" The second reaction was being bummed out at how this kind of overshadows the first trailer for Detective Pikachu. All of this morning was about that, but then for the afternoon it became about this.

Then being bummed out of his passing in general. I'm not a comic book guy, his cameos were the only contributions I took in. I think my favorite cameo was Mallrats, mainly because it had an effect on the story rather than just being a fun little appearance. One sad thing about this is that before this, the guy was opening up about being undercut and a victim of elder abuse, if I'm not mistaken. Basically, he was going out on a lowpoint, that maybe the conventions and movie cameos were his only escape. Anyways, ending on a positive comment, he was a pleasure at least for me to watch on screen.

Rest in peace.

**ball7** · November 12th, 2018, 07:35 PM

Legendary comic writer Roy Thomas was one of the last people to see and talk with Stan Lee.

https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/11...ve-this-earth/

**jaydogbones** · November 12th, 2018, 08:34 PM

Rest in Peace Uncle Stan.
Excelsior now and always!

**Reclaimedwg** · November 12th, 2018, 08:45 PM

I am speechless with sadness at the passing of Stan Lee.

**ron2k7** · November 13th, 2018, 04:06 AM

One of the greatest creator of the best superhero comics ever in the whole wide world!

REST IN PEACE, STAN LEE.

kissfan1 · November 13th, 2018, 06:34 AM

r.i.p. stan lee

**neo2008** · November 13th, 2018, 06:41 AM

My reaction to Stan Lee's passing:OH NO !! My body actually shook a little
Farewell to a gracious,gifted and creative soul.Glad he got to see his dream realized over and over again !!
He gave the world gifts that are timeless !!

**tsunamiSD** · November 13th, 2018, 05:30 PM

Anime, Manga Essayist Fred Patten Passes Away at 77
***
And From Mark Evanier's blog:
I didn't really want any more on this blog today about people dying but I can't let the passing of Fred Patten go without proper words here. Fred was a historian, writer and even for a time an importer of books about and examples of his areas of interest. They included comics, science-fiction, fantasy, manga and anime. He approached it all with the serious aim of research one might expect of someone with a master's degree in Library Science. He had one from U.C.L.A.
Fred was involved with the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society from 1960 on. He attended dozens of conventions, spoke on panels, and authored books and articles on the above topics, as well as fiction of his own creation. For a time, he and his friend Richard Kyle operated the Graphic Story Bookshop in Long Beach, California — perhaps the first store in this country to specialize in the import of comic art "albums" for an older audience.
He was among the founders of the Cartoon/Fantasy Organization, which was the first American society devoted to the pursuit and study of the form of Japanese animation known as anime. If you had a question in any of these areas, Fred either knew the answer to it or no one did. He also amassed an astounding collection and a few years ago, donated it to the J. Lloyd Eaton Collection at the University of California in Riverside.
Fred had been in poor health for some time, especially following a stroke in 2005. Refusing to let that stop him, he continued to write and attend conventions in a wheelchair…continued to pursue his passions and to learn every single thing he could about them and to share what he learned with the world. On November 1, he was found unresponsive and was rushed to a hospital but he never regained consciousness. He died this morning at the age of 77. Fred was one of the good guys.

**Oswald** · November 14th, 2018, 12:06 PM

Douglas Rain: Actor who voiced Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey dies aged 90.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46178930

November 12th, 2018, 06:59 PM	#8571
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,915 Thanks: 260,016 Thanked 1,140,673 Times in 114,035 Posts	RIP Stan Lee A true giant in the world of literature, not just comics, his words took me to new realms aided by the artwork of so many greats. I grew up in the 1960's and for the next two decades I read every Marvel title I could get my hands on. They had everything I needed action, humour, knowledge and posters, what more could I ask for? In recent years I have started to rebuild my collection with TPB's and pride of place goes to the collections of the early years of the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Thor, The Avengers, Dr Strange, Sub-Mariner .... the list is almost endless. Farewell Stan from a True Believer .... 'nuff said __________________ RIP Doctor Who To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 23 November 1963 to 25 December 2017, sacrificed on the altar of identity politics. The show is dead to me, but my DVD's live on If you can re-up dead links please consider adding this to your signature. It helps when looking at reports of dead posts. Please PM me re any dead images although it is likely if it is outside Celebs I may no longer have the content

November 13th, 2018, 04:06 AM	#8576
ron2k7 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,756 Thanks: 14,978 Thanked 92,727 Times in 2,681 Posts	Stan Lee (1922-2018) One of the greatest creator of the best superhero comics ever in the whole wide world! REST IN PEACE, STAN LEE.

November 13th, 2018, 05:30 PM	#8579
tsunamiSD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 53,108 Thanks: 634,364 Thanked 641,341 Times in 53,192 Posts	Fred Patten Anime, Manga Essayist Fred Patten Passes Away at 77 * And From Mark Evanier's blog: I didn't really want any more on this blog today about people dying but I can't let the passing of Fred Patten go without proper words here. Fred was a historian, writer and even for a time an importer of books about and examples of his areas of interest. They included comics, science-fiction, fantasy, manga and anime. He approached it all with the serious aim of research one might expect of someone with a master's degree in Library Science. He had one from U.C.L.A. Fred was involved with the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society from 1960 on. He attended dozens of conventions, spoke on panels, and authored books and articles on the above topics, as well as fiction of his own creation. For a time, he and his friend Richard Kyle operated the Graphic Story Bookshop in Long Beach, California — perhaps the first store in this country to specialize in the import of comic art "albums" for an older audience. He was among the founders of the Cartoon/Fantasy Organization, which was the first American society devoted to the pursuit and study of the form of Japanese animation known as anime. If you had a question in any of these areas, Fred either knew the answer to it or no one did. He also amassed an astounding collection and a few years ago, donated it to the J. Lloyd Eaton Collection at the University of California in Riverside. Fred had been in poor health for some time, especially following a stroke in 2005. Refusing to let that stop him, he continued to write and attend conventions in a wheelchair…continued to pursue his passions and to learn every single thing he could about them and to share what he learned with the world. On November 1, he was found unresponsive and was rushed to a hospital but he never regained consciousness. He died this morning at the age of 77. Fred was one of the good guys. __________________ Fortitudo, Fidelitas, Decus** I can re-up all my celeb posts, most of my funny posts, and many of my misc funny posts.

November 12th, 2018, 07:28 PM	#8572
Oh hi Mark! Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,294 Thanks: 18,711 Thanked 22,203 Times in 1,296 Posts	The first reaction was a very audible "Oh Jesus!" The second reaction was being bummed out at how this kind of overshadows the first trailer for Detective Pikachu. All of this morning was about that, but then for the afternoon it became about this. Then being bummed out of his passing in general. I'm not a comic book guy, his cameos were the only contributions I took in. I think my favorite cameo was Mallrats, mainly because it had an effect on the story rather than just being a fun little appearance. One sad thing about this is that before this, the guy was opening up about being undercut and a victim of elder abuse, if I'm not mistaken. Basically, he was going out on a lowpoint, that maybe the conventions and movie cameos were his only escape. Anyways, ending on a positive comment, he was a pleasure at least for me to watch on screen. Rest in peace.

November 12th, 2018, 07:35 PM	#8573
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,713 Thanks: 66,361 Thanked 210,217 Times in 15,753 Posts	Legendary comic writer Roy Thomas was one of the last people to see and talk with Stan Lee. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/11...ve-this-earth/

November 12th, 2018, 08:34 PM	#8574
jaydogbones Vintage Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore-Tokyo-LA Posts: 1,930 Thanks: 17,813 Thanked 31,643 Times in 1,885 Posts	Rest in Peace Uncle Stan. Excelsior now and always!

November 12th, 2018, 08:45 PM	#8575
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,949 Times in 3,089 Posts	I am speechless with sadness at the passing of Stan Lee.

November 13th, 2018, 06:34 AM	#8577
kissfan1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 74 Times in 3 Posts	r.i.p. stan lee

November 13th, 2018, 06:41 AM	#8578
neo2008 Vintage Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,102 Thanks: 50,559 Thanked 151,459 Times in 4,391 Posts	My reaction to Stan Lee's passing:OH NO !! My body actually shook a little Farewell to a gracious,gifted and creative soul.Glad he got to see his dream realized over and over again !! He gave the world gifts that are timeless !!

November 14th, 2018, 12:06 PM	#8580
Oswald Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,115 Thanks: 51,076 Thanked 282,674 Times in 13,805 Posts	Douglas Rain: Actor who voiced Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey dies aged 90. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46178930