Even Creators of Super Heroes Can Need Protection . . . from Elder Abuse

Sad news is emerging from Los Angeles that Stan Lee, the legendary comic book author, film producer, Marvel Comic magnate and occasional actor (often with brilliant, subtle cameos) went to court this week.  He was seeking a temporary restraining order against Keya Morgan, sometimes described as a business partner and  long-time manager, who reportedly had been serving as a caregiver for Lee after the death of his wife last year.  Stan Lee is 95 and the grounds alleged in the petition include “elder abuse.” The court granted Lee a temporary order on June 13, and scheduled a further hearing for July.  The defendant denies all charges.

Here are additional details from CNN Entertainment, including a collage of clips, sometimes sadly ironic given the charges,  from some of Mr. Lee’s appearances in films over the years.