Planet Comicon | Stan Lee

Stan Lee, the guy who created and co-created hundreds of iconic superheroes, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, and Thor, is coming to Planet Comicon Kansas City at Bartle Hall May 20, 21 and 22. The legendary former publisher of Marvel Comics is scheduled to sign autographs, pose with fans for photo opportunities, and appear on stage for a Q&A session.

“Every year the show gets better,” said Planet Comicon Kansas City founder and CEO Christopher Jackson. “We are incredibly excited and truly honored to have Stan Lee coming to Kansas City. He is a visionary who has brought a whole pantheon of modern mythology to life. The incredible imagination of Stan Lee fills our theaters, toy stores, and television screens.”

Planet Comicon Kansas City has exploded in popularity and attendance since moving to the monster space at Bartle Hall in 2012. The annual show draws legions of fans of superheroes, science fiction, animation, television, movies, fantasy, and gaming, with acres of interactive exhibits, live art, costumes, performances and collectibles.

Other celebrity guests already announced for Planet Comicon in 2016 include Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica, Miami Vice), Eve Myles (Doctor Who, Torchwood), Sean Maher (Firefly), Jason Mewes(Clerks, Mallrats) and Jason David Frank (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).

ROBERT DOWNEY JR. OFFERS CLUE FOR TODAY'S "AVENGERS" ANNOUNCEMENT

From ComicBookResources.com

"Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. took to Twitter to tease a "big" "Avengers" announcement on tomorrow's episode of "Good Morning America" and offered a clue as to what that announcement might be with an ambiguous photo. Not to be one upped, the "Good Morning America" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live's" Twitter accounts provided a second and third clue for the announcement.

Each picture displays piece of a logo and a close up of an Avenger's costume, with one for Iron Man, Hawkeye and Captain America so far. The announcement could tackle a number of topics, from the other unannounced characters who will appear in the film to Julie Deply and Linda Cardellini's roles to an announce about "Captain America: Civil War," which just started filming.

"Avengers: Age of Ultron" opens on May 1.

Life-size Hulkbuster and Hulk Statues Face Off in Hong Kong

From ComicBookResources.com

Sure, we already spotlighted some of the life-size statues from Hot Toys’ “Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron Exhibition,” but on the eve of the tour’s first stop in Hong Kong, the company has revealed a peek at the incredible Hulkbuster vs. Hulk.

Measuring about 13 feet tall, the display — it’s outside Hysan Place in Causeway Bay — features not only the aforementioned life-size statues, but also the expected debris, and, yes, even smoke effects.

The exhibition kicks off Friday in Hong Kong before heading to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Taipei, Taiwan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Vivo City, Singapore; Quezon City, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand; and finally Tokyo.

Theaters Offer 29-Hour Marvel Movie Marathons Ahead of Avengers: Age of Ultron

Taken from theverge.com

Do you like Marvel movies? Have you evolved beyond the need for sleep? Then you'll be be interested in the Ultimate Marvel Marathons being held at AMC and Regal movie theaters in late April. The 29-hour sessions start at 6 PM on April 29th, and run through the 11 Marvel movies released since 2008's Iron Man in order. People who manage to stick around for the whole thing will be among the first to see Avengers: Age of Ultron — the hotly anticipated sequel is getting special early showings at the end of the marathon.

In addition to a sleep debt and whatever exciting dietary distress is caused by eating only hot dogs and popcorn for almost 30 hours, survivors of the Marvel marathon will receive a commemorative medal. It has the Avengers logo on it, so you can show your family that by staying in a darkened room for a full day and night, you too are a superhero. For the chance to watch too many movies in a row, you can expect to pay around $65.

Again, for this and more check out theverge.com