Stan Lee, one of the most influential comic book creators of all time, now has a street named after him in the Bronx. Lee received many awards and honors in his lifetime, and this one is extra special, as it honors the neighborhood Lee grew up in.
“Stan Lee Way,” is located on University Avenue, between Brandt Place and West 176th Street, near Dewitt Clinton High School, where Lee’s love of writing developed and was nurtured.
Although he would spend his later years in Los Angeles, New York always held a place in Stan Lee’s heart. A good portion of the characters he helped created live in the Big Apple and help keep it safe. Stan’s influence can still be felt in New York City today, particularly at his alma mater.
When asked about Lee’s legacy, a student reported that portraits of Lee hang on the school’s walls, and he serves as an inspiration for many of them. Naming a street after Stan makes sense, in light of his love of the city and his cultural contributions.
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