02/08/2025
STORYTIME SATURDAY
"Stan Lee: The Superhero Behind the Superheroes"
An inspiring story of passion, purpose, and perseverance.
Before the Avengers assembled and before Spider-Man swung through New York, there was a young dreamer named Stanley Martin Lieber, known to the world as Stan Lee.
He started working at a comic book company when he was just 17. At first, he was only filling ink bottles and writing boring text. His dream? To write a real novel. Kaya nga nung una siyang nagsulat ng comic story, ginamit lang niya ang pen name na Stan Lee — kasi nahihiya siya.
For years, people didn’t take comic books seriously. But instead of giving up, Stan kept creating. Then one day, his boss asked him to make just another superhero story. He thought it would be his last — so he poured his heart into a new character: a teenager with real problems, who just happened to be a hero. That’s how Spider-Man was born.
From there, came Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, the X-Men — heroes with flaws, feelings, and humanity. He didn’t just create stories. He created relatable legends.
But did you know? Stan Lee didn’t become a worldwide icon until he was already in his 40s. And he didn’t appear in Marvel movies until he was almost 80.
Minsan sa isang interview sa kanya ay meron syang sinabi.
"If you have an idea that you genuinely think is good, don’t let some idiot talk you out of it."
Isa 'to sa mga linya na nagpapakita ng determination ni Stan Lee bilang isang visionary. Kahit maraming nagsabing hindi bebenta ang mga heroes niya na may flaws (kagaya ni Spider-Man na teenager na may personal problems), pinaglaban pa rin niya—and look where Marvel is now!
LESSON:
Success doesn't come with a deadline. Whether you’re 17 or 70, you can still create something unforgettable. Just like Stan Lee — don’t be afraid to start small, dream big, and turn your ideas into impact.
So Talkmates, keep creating, keep dreaming — kasi sa tamang panahon, you’ll be the hero of your own story.
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Story written with the help of AI.
Inspired by real interviews and the legacy of Stan Lee, the man behind Marvel’s greatest heroes.
Visual Poster AI generated | Prompted by: Khent Valeza Caber