STAN LEE TO RECEIVE NEW YORK COMICS LEGEND AWARD AT NYCC

**MattBrady** · 03-24-2008, 04:50 PM

Press Release

The New York Comic Con and POW! Entertainment, Inc., (POWN) announce legendary comic book writer and creator Stan Lee will be a Special Guest of New York Comic Con this year where he will appear on several panels, as well as receive the first-ever New York Comics Legend Award at a special VIP party at the Virgin Megastore in New York City’s Times Square. Celebrated by millions of fans worldwide for building Marvel into a comics and motion picture powerhouse, Stan Lee is revered for co-creating Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer, and the Incredible Hulk, among other original and wildly popular characters. New York Comic Con, the biggest and most exciting popular culture event on the East Coast, will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Center, April 18 – 20, 2008.

“This is a double whammy for us,” notes Lance Fensterman, Show Manager for NYCC. “First, we get to have the extreme privilege of hosting Stan Lee at our show, and second, we have the distinct honor of awarding him our first-ever New York Comics Legend Award, which we have created to honor New York City’s greatest contributors to comic books and to New York life. I can’t possibly think of anyone more suited to be the first recipient of this award than Stan Lee! He has done so much through the years for both comics and for New York City.”

The reception for Stan Lee where he will receive his New York Comics Legend Award will take place on Thursday, April 17th at 8:00pm at the Virgin Megastore, 1540 Broadway, in the heart of Times Square in New York City. A limited number of tickets will be made available to fans starting March 28 at www.nycomiccon.com. This reception, which will include a selection of famous and traditional New York City fare, will center on the presentation of the New York Comics Legend Award, followed by comments by Stan Lee, as well as brief comments by select friends and colleagues of Mr. Lee.

The inimitable Stan Lee, whose creative genius propelled Marvel to its preeminent position in today’s market place, is doing it all over again with his newly founded company POW! Entertainment Inc., (POWN). Under the umbrella of POW!, Stan is creating at an unprecedented rate, and a whole new cast of contemporary Stan Lee Originals are just beginning their premieres.

Stan Lee commented on his up and coming New York Comic Con appearance:

“Even though Los Angeles has been my play pen for the past few decades, I’ll always consider New York my home town. It’s the beautiful city where I was born (a beautiful baby!) grew up (beautifully!), got married to my beautiful wife and had my beautiful daughter. (When I find an adjective I like, I stick with it!)

So, whenever I can wheedle an opportunity to return to the greatest city in the world, it’s an indescribable thrill for me. And, to make it even more fabulous, it gives me the chance to meet old friends-- artists, writers, editors, fans, all sorts of terrific people who speak the same language-- the language of creativity.

Hey, what I’m trying to say is-- I can’t wait to see ya!

Excelsior!

Your Man Stan”

New York Comic Con organizers note that the New York Comics Legend Award will be given to one recipient each year. Each recipient must have made a major contribution to the advancement of comics, either through achievement in art or business. They will have had to have made a significant contribution to the civic life in New York either through charity, education, public service or by advancing the image of New York City through direct involvement with New York City causes, or through positive depiction of the city and its culture within their body of work. They must each have lived in New York City for a minimum number of years in order to be eligible for the award.

POW! (Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment, Inc. (Pinksheets:POWN), an advanced media and entertainment company, was founded by world-famous comic book and motion picture icon Stan Lee, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman, Esq. POW!’s principals have extensive backgrounds in the entertainment industry encompassing the creation, production and licensing of original intellectual properties, including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. POW!, capitalizing on this combined expertise, specializes in franchises for the entertainment industry, including animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion. POW! partners with other individuals and entities of entertainment’s top echelon, including studios and networks, in the creation, licensing and distribution of new POW! character franchises.

ABOUT NEW YORK COMIC CON: New York Comic Con (April 18-20 in the Jacob Javits Center) is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture event. An enormous show floor plays host to top entertainment industry leaders showcasing the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, television, and more. New York Comic Con gives attendees access to top entertainment industry talent, panels, and autograph sessions as well as sneak peaks at upcoming television shows and motion pictures. And with dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con provides an ideal business setting for the major players in the worlds of comics, film, and television. Further information can be found at www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

Ironhorse · 03-24-2008, 05:08 PM

He deverves this award. Congrats Stan, you The Man

. Peace.

emerald archer · 03-24-2008, 05:21 PM

What are the criteria for the award? Being a native of New York and the surronding areas and having a major impact on the comic industry?

spiderrob8 · 03-24-2008, 05:25 PM

(1) Each recipient must have made a major contribution to the advancement of comics, either through achievement in art or business.

(2) They will have had to have made a significant contribution to the civic life in New York either through charity, education, public service or by advancing the image of New York City through direct involvement with New York City causes, or through positive depiction of the city and its culture within their body of work. T

(3) They must each have lived in New York City for a minimum number of years in order to be eligible for the award.

grphxkindaguy · 03-24-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by emerald archer

What are the criteria for the award? Being a native of New York and the surronding areas and having a major impact on the comic industry?

Awards become kinda meaningless when they're so many of them out there, all doing variations of the same thing...

Sano · 03-24-2008, 05:42 PM

Congrats Stan Lee! What is he, like 85 + years old and the guy still has the energy of a teenager! Thanks for co-creating my favorite superhero Spider-Man with Steve Ditko.

I wish this award ceremony was held at the actual con so I could find a way to attend, but it's all good. Stan Lee, FACE FRONT!

Glen Cadigan · 03-24-2008, 06:01 PM

If anyone deserves this award, it's Stan Lee. Before he moved the Fantastic Four to New York, comic books almost always took place in imaginary cities like Metropolis and Gotham, but with the FF's eastward jaunt, the entire Marvel universe was headquartered in the Big Apple. Ever since that point, every single comic book that has taken place in New York has imitated Stan Lee to a certain degree. He led the way, and others followed.

Congrats!

Tanjint · 03-24-2008, 06:03 PM

i think lee's past 90 yo.

either way, congrats. I still love this creator. Who doesn't?

He stands alongside Bob Dylan in my eyes, as one of this and a few other generations few remaining living artistic legends.

-T

Tanjint · 03-24-2008, 06:03 PM

damn, stuff like this reminds me of how cool it would be to read a spidey comic in NY and look up to see the exact same street that's being depicted.

i'm in cali....
oh well, at least there's runaways. I hope that title stays around for a good long time.
-T

roblewmac · 03-24-2008, 06:24 PM

least likely to cause a flame war statement ever ready? I just love Stan lee!

Doc Nero · 03-24-2008, 06:25 PM

Congrats to Stan the Man.

Reagunn · 03-24-2008, 06:47 PM

Who the hell is Stan Lee?

Sano · 03-24-2008, 06:51 PM

Looked it up and Stan Lee was born December 28, 1922. So he's 85 now and will be 86 come December. LOL I hope I'm as lively as he is when I'm '85.

spiderrob8 · 03-24-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Reagunn

Who the hell is Stan Lee?

70s porn star

ThatNickGuy · 03-24-2008, 07:38 PM

Kirby and Eisner better damn well be the next recipients.

VinnyPic · 03-24-2008, 07:47 PM

I'll interview him this year.

Caronte · 03-24-2008, 07:49 PM

Who will be chosen after Lee????

He was the obvious, "we have to", been there done everything, noisy and "tributable" person.
But after him, the charismatic ones who loved comics more than anything else (not money, charity or fame), most have passed on. We have Neal Adams and the sort...but no one like Kirby, Eisner, Joe Kubert or even Lee.

So who's next, post your ballots here! Lol, let's have a say in this

Who'll be the new legends when our founding fathers are gone?

Perhaps Simonson is that cool!?

Tanjint · 03-24-2008, 07:51 PM

Meh...honestly...and maybe I'm one of those guys that will understand the true greatness of Kirby after my second degree or something....and don't get me wrong I appreciate, respect, and enjoy Kirby's work but don't you guys think someone else would have drawn stan's ideas with success if Kirby hadn't been around to? I mean, something we've all noticed is that many artists of the era were capable of innovative work with more than one monthly book on their plate...

that said, to avoid having to do the redundant thing and awarding kirby and eisner and all the other dead greats after maybe they could restrict the award to those living at the timeof the award's granting?

-T

Caronte · 03-24-2008, 08:02 PM

I respect it all bro.

You are right. Alive and kicking, giving us a reason to love 'em or hate 'em.
Either feeling means nothing when it comes to a single individuals opinion but the masses can truly have a say. Collectivity.

So who are you LIVING legends man?

Peace.

Amoebas · 03-24-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatNickGuy

Kirby and Eisner better damn well be the next recipients.

I'm still trying to figure out why they (and Schwartz) weren't the first!

GOSD · 03-24-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by grphxkindaguy

Awards become kinda meaningless when they're so many of them out there, all doing variations of the same thing...

Now, stop it. They can give the old man an award before he croaks..

Don't make me slap you when we meet next month.

vbartilucci · 03-24-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spiderrob8

(1) Each recipient must have made a major contribution to the advancement of comics, either through achievement in art or business.

(2) They will have had to have made a significant contribution to the civic life in New York either through charity, education, public service or by advancing the image of New York City through direct involvement with New York City causes, or through positive depiction of the city and its culture within their body of work. T

(3) They must each have lived in New York City for a minimum number of years in order to be eligible for the award.

4) They must be willing to attend the awards ceremonies so more tickets can be sold for their appearance...