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As a collector of nerd items, I can only hope to run across something like this at least once in my life.

We learned earlier today (November 12) of the passing of Stan Lee. In that time, I've had a few tears to shed. Some will think that's a bit over the top for someone I didn't know personally or for someone that I've never even been in the same room with.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe began in 2008. And after 10 years and 18 movies, it all comes together for the biggest assemble movie probably in the history of movies.

Did you know 'The Blob' is from Texas? Yep. Marvel Comics character, Fred J. Dukes, evil mutant from X:Men Apocalypse originates from Lubbock.

In case you missed it, Stan Lee is now a Texas Rangers fan. The man responsible for the resurgence of Marvel Comics popularity threw out the first pitch June 4, when the Texas Rangers hosted the Mariners, and now he has a new favorite team.

If you watch the television show "The Big Bang Theory" you know the guys are there really love their super heroes. From Superman to Iron Man, it seems to be the craze. In fact, today Buddy Logan is wearing a Captain America T-shirt and our photographer from our sports website, ETSN.fm, is wearing his Marvel T-shirt. What's up? I didn't get the memo.