23. Stan Lee Wanted His Comics to Address Other Social Issues, Too
Before Stan Lee’s creations, superheroes tended to be flat, static characters who stood for specific values but lacked characterization and depth. He created characters who not only acted but had complex personalities and were as real as characters in fiction novels. They had consciences and frequently engaged in the issues surrounding social evils, like drug abuse and inner-city crime. For example, Peter Parker had to learn from his uncle’s death that he was responsible for using his powers for good.