Malaysia's own 'Stan Lee' showcases a lifetime of cartoons and illustrations

Stan Lee is gearing up for his retrospective exhibition at Awegallery in Petaling Jaya, which runs from March 13-28. Photo: Stan Lee

When you hear the name “Stan Lee”, you immediately think of the legendary late American comics creator, who created some of the world’s most famous comics characters, and is almost synonymous with the word “comics” itself.

In the 1970s, when Malaysian artist Lee Cheow Hee began his own illustrious career in art and comics, he naturally decided to take on the name “Stan” as well!