Metro Manila- American comic-book writer, editor and publisher, film executive producer and Marvel’s chairman emeritus Stan Lee is set to visit Manila as part of the ComicCon Asia 2018.
Stan Lee was the genius behind iconic Marvel superheroes Spider-Man, X-Men, and the Fantastic Four, among others.
The 95-year-old Marvel Comics chairman emeritus also had a hand in DC Comics heroes Superman, Aquaman, Batman, among others.
Lee also played cameo roles in Marvel superhero films and television shows since 2000.
The event is meant to bring “the best of the region’s comics, movies, series, manga, animé, toys, gaming and cosplay… together in a massive arena of fandom explosion.” It will also feature NBA star Ray Allen, along with the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Black Ranger Walter Jones.
Filipino fans will be thrilled as Stan Lee will be participating in meet-and-greets during the event. As part of a push to grow its Asia fanbase, Marvel, which is now a Disney-owned franchise, released mobile games in China, opened “Marvel Stores” in South Korea and is now searching for artistic talent in the Philippines, said Marvel editor-in-chief C. B. Cebulski.
The annual convention where fans and artists converge will run from March 24 to 25 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
The event will also feature local talents such as musician Yael Yuzon, comic book artists Harvey Tolibao, Carlo Pagulayan, and Ian Sta. Maria, and Armand Serrano of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
