If any one individual embodies the spirit and imagination of Marvel Comics, it surely has to be industry icon Stan Lee.
In a post on Stan Lee’s Facebook page, the comics legend uploaded a photo of Disney head-honcho Bob Iger presenting him with a bronze statuette depicting Spider-Man and Micky Mouse.
Of course, in 2009 Marvel Entertainment was purchased by Disney in a multi-billion dollar deal and now the Mouse House has decided to find a way pay tribute to Lee’s 75th year with the company.
With Spider-Man arguably Lee’s most widely-recognized character, the award is a fitting gesture to mark the man’s ongoing contribution to the world of superheroes.