Stan Lee street sign for sale for limited time by DOT
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Department of Transportation is honoring a New York comic legend with its newest street sign.
Just in time for New York Comic Con, the DOT is selling limited edition "Stan Lee Way" street signs on its online shop.
The sign comes in two variations, the original New York green and a custom comic book design. Only 50 of each version are available for purchase.
“A cultural icon, Stan Lee, has gifted the world with stories that captivate, inspire, and make us believe in the heart of a hero," said NYC DCAS Commissioner Louis A. Molina. "With this sign release, you have a chance to gift yourself or the superhero in your life a piece of history.”
New York City dubbed University Avenue as "Stan Lee Way" between Brandt Place and 7 West 176th Street in 2021. It pays homage to the legend's life in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx.
Since being raised in the Bronx, Stan Lee became known as trailblazer in contemporary comic production. He went on to co-create some of Marvel's most beloved superheroes including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Black Panther, and many more.
The Stan Lee Way signs are the latest installment in the DOT's monthly ‘sign drop series,’ that makes hand made street signs available for public purchase. The agency has previously released signs inspired by Taylor Swift, the Beastie Boys, and Stonewall Place.
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