Martin was 16 years old, hecalled outcomic great Stan Lee for plot holes in Lees comics.
Young Martin pointed out villains had a tendency to reappear without explanation.
Lee responded to Martins request to not pull any more returning villains out of your hat.

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The comic icon said, Wow!
Arent our faces red!
You want the truth, Georgie?
Despite his criticisms, Martin hailed Marvels comic series as sparkling and the artwork sublime.
The best-selling author credited the comics as among hisgreatest influencesonGame of Thrones.