mrwoogieman 9,233 posts Posted October 16 This AARP article was linked on Mark Evanier's blog: https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/info-2020/stan-lee-elder-abuse.html A shame they don't still horse whip people. 2 2 Dr Zen, Turnando, www.alexgross.com and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Linguini 11,763 posts Posted October 16 If Keya Morgan didn't steal all of that money from Stan Lee the John Travelta Gotti movie would have remained on the shelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattn792 4,379 posts Posted October 16 You think of Stan Lee and almost by default assume that he should have had no problem surrounding himself with reputable individuals to handle his day to day and look out for his best interests. But he was human just like the rest of us, and sadly a bunch of criminals wormed their way into his circle instead. A terrible example of humanity at its worst. 2 mrwoogieman and awakeintheashes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coverless 9.8 241 posts Posted October 16 He climbed higher than any of his contemporaries and he fell further. RIP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury Man 1,765 posts Posted October 16 Sad. His daughter seems like a real piece of work, but one can argue that falls to parenting. 2 Jimmy Linguini and Wolverinex reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolverinex 3,878 posts Posted October 17 1 hour ago, Mercury Man said: Sad. His daughter seems like a real piece of work, but one can argue that falls to parenting. Agreed. Sounds like it was mainly due to his daughter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coverless 9.8 241 posts Posted October 17 (edited) 4 hours ago, Mercury Man said: Sad. His daughter seems like a real piece of work, but one can argue that falls to parenting. I know what Stan would say! It's Joanie's (his wife's) fault! The one time in his life he refused to take credit! Edited October 17 by Coverless 9.8 Punctuation 3 catman76, Larryw7 and F For Fake reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcjames 3,663 posts Posted October 17 Such a sad ending to Stan's life. 1 Larryw7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolverinex 3,878 posts Posted October 17 (edited) In the end, money and fame are meaningless. It's your relationships with your children and loved ones that impact you most for better or worse. Edited October 17 by Wolverinex 5 SpideyFein, Larryw7, Mercury Man and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattn792 4,379 posts Posted October 17 I’m surprised that the article didn’t mention that JC was also at that infamous 2018 show. And instead of whooping the dogmess out of Keya Morgan’s exploitative rear and looking out for her father, she slinked off the premises on “advice of counsel”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury Man 1,765 posts Posted October 17 I had gotten Stan Lee's Autograph 3 x 2014- Upbeat, full of smiles, great with the people in line 2016- Upbeat, full of smiles, even exchanged a few Spanish words with the guy in front of me 2017- Miserable, looked awful, shouldn't have been there It's amazing seeing the difference. After 2017 I was done, he even had a show closer to me a few months later, and I refused to go stand in line, based on what I experienced earlier that year. Great guy, his later in life 'guardians' should be ashamed of themselves. 3 1 1950's war comics, www.alexgross.com, Larryw7 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehumantorch 28,244 posts Posted October 17 That was tough to read. Perhaps it's inevitable that a person in Stan Lee's position, famous and rich and trusting, will attract hustlers looking to take advantage of him at a point when he can't defend himself. And as all these piranhas circle poor defenseless Stan I can't help wonder if the fans who lineup for a picture or autograph or a little piece of Stan near the end of his life are part of the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coverless 9.8 241 posts Posted October 17 6 minutes ago, thehumantorch said: And as all these piranhas circle poor defenseless Stan I can't help wonder if the fans who lineup for a picture or autograph or a little piece of Stan near the end of his life are part of the problem. I personally refuse to believe that speculators trying to increase the resale value of their goods as part of the problem! That said, please check out my auctions featuring witne$$ed $tan Lee signature$ from some of his final signings! 2 F For Fake and www.alexgross.com reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman76 944 posts Posted October 17 10 hours ago, Coverless 9.8 said: He climbed higher than any of his contemporaries and he fell further. RIP! I don't know about that. I mean Jack Cole blew his own head off, I know of one at least comic artist that got whacked by the mob in the 50s and so many people that worked in comics in the 40s and 50s died penniless and alcoholics and no one cares about them or knows about them today. 1 F For Fake reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Aldred 12,608 posts Posted October 17 (edited) Very old, clearly in a vulnerable physical and mental state, enfeebled, tired, defenceless; an easy target who'd be likely to put up minimal resistance. Known to have money, and additional, visible convention income. Obvious profile for stimulating this kind of activity. And, it doesn't matter whether the predator is a stranger or immediate family: personality, not relationship. Edited October 17 by Ken Aldred 1 Larryw7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coverless 9.8 241 posts Posted October 17 3 hours ago, catman76 said: I don't know about that. I mean Jack Cole blew his own head off, I know of one at least comic artist that got whacked by the mob in the 50s and so many people that worked in comics in the 40s and 50s died penniless and alcoholics and no one cares about them or knows about them today. His name being a household one didn't do him much good in the end. I mean when you make it to the summit of fortune and fame you figure you've got security, not just financially. You'd imagine you'd be spared the sort of story that fate had in store for him. You'd be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piper 9,916 posts Posted October 17 14 hours ago, Mercury Man said: Sad. His daughter seems like a real piece of work, but one can argue that falls to parenting. As a parent, you do the best you can. Some kids come out of the womb damaged. This one is a piece of work. 1 www.alexgross.com reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reptilekingdie 2,064 posts Posted October 17 Money is the root of all evil, J.C. will pay later. Mario Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1950's war comics 17,248 posts Posted October 17 18 hours ago, mrwoogieman said: This AARP article was linked on Mark Evanier's blog: https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/info-2020/stan-lee-elder-abuse.html A shame they don't still horse whip people. thanks for linking the very interesting article to read... 1 FoggyNelson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSnake 35 posts Posted October 17 Normally, this would be right up my alley. I don't think I could own it without feeling super scummy. It's a shame he was surrounded by so many scumbags at the end. 1 Larryw7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
