FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seattle, WA - January 12, 2010 - The Emerald City ComiCon is extremely excited and proud to welcome comic book legend STAN LEE for his first ever appearance at the Northwest's Premier Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention!

Stan "The Man" Lee, whose legendary comic book career has spanned over 60 years, is the creative mind behind many of the biggest names in the comic book universe, including co-creating Iron Man, Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Hulk, Thor and numerous others, and his body of work is far and away the most extensive in the history of comic books.

"I've never had a chance to come up to Seattle for the Emerald City ComiCon, a show which I've heard great things about," said Stan Lee, "so I am really looking forward to this opportunity to meet all of the great fans in the Northwest!"

"We're thrilled that Stan finally has the chance to attend the show," said ECCC organizer Jim Demonakos. "He's been one of our most requested guests and we know fans will love getting to meet a true living legend."

Stan Lee will be appearing on Saturday only, so make sure to plan accordingly! For a complete list of events, guests, activities, ticket prices and times, visit http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com

The Eighth Annual Emerald City ComiCon will be taking place March 13-14, 2010 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in beautiful downtown Seattle, Washington.