Part 2 is here! I continue absolutely torching Bill Maher’s 2018 hot take where he dismissed Stan Lee’s legacy, called adult comic fans immature, and blamed comics for “dumbing down” society (right after Stan’s passing—real classy timing, Bill).
In this deep dive, I double down on why he’s dead wrong: Comics drive literacy (especially for reluctant or neurodiverse readers), spark creativity, and use superheroes as powerful metaphors to tackle racism, identity, morality, and justice. We also explore the profound Jewish-American roots of the Golden Age—creators like Siegel & Shuster (Superman), Bob Kane (Batman), Stan Lee (born Stanley Lieber), and Jack Kirby channeled their immigrant experiences, outsider struggles, and dreams of heroism into the icons we love today.If Maher’s snobbery grinds your gears, this one’s for every comic fan ready to push back. Excelsior forever! L
ike if Bill needs to reread some “big-boy books” with pictures, drop your all-time favorite Stan Lee/Jewish comics moment in the comments, and subscribe for more unfiltered pop culture history!#stanlee
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