Press Release
There is a time when an opportunity comes around that can never be repeated. The Stan Lee Tribute will be taking place May 6-8, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event will be that once in a lifetime opportunity. The living legend Stan "The Man" Lee will be honored by his friends, family and peers in a way that will never happen again. Those in attendance will be celebrating the legacy of the man who is without a doubt the most influential force in the comic book industry and who was responsible for the creation of more members of the Marvel Universe than any other human being today. Stan Lee will receive the Brenden Celebrity Star presentation, which is the Las Vegas version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on Friday, May 7, 2010. The Brenden Celebrity Star presentation is part of a Stan Lee Tribute Weekend honoring the legendary creator for his seven decades of bringing entertainment to the world.
Also taking place during the weekend will be an invited guest tribute reception and dinner hosted by The Walt Disney Studios. Taking place throughout the weekend will be a silent charity auction. ComicLink, in association with Desert Wind Comics, will present a Stan Lee Retrospective Exhibit featuring a display of Marvel Comics memorabilia valued at over $1 million. One of the highest graded original Tales of Suspense #39 featuring the first appearance of Iron Man will be on display. The exhibit will be open to the general public during select hours throughout the weekend.
During this special weekend, Desert Wind Comics (DWC) will be hosting a celebrity charity signing. Proceeds from this signing will be donated to benefit literacy causes championed by Stan Lee and the Stars Among the Angels, a non-profit organization supporting foster and at risk children. Additional creators and celebrities will be announced as they become available. Submissions will be accepted for the various signings and CGC will be on hand to witness all signings for the coveted Signature Series Label. But this will not be just any regular signing. Every book graded by CGC will have a special line in the label stating who signed the book and that the book was signed and is part of the "Stan Lee Tribute Collection." Also, on the outside of the CGC case will be a special holographic label specific to this event. The price for each signing is specific to each participant. These signings will be limited in numbers so you don’t want to wait. Submissions will be accepted on a first come/first serve basis. The deadline for submitting all books is Friday, April 30th. Make sure to use a DWC submission form which can be found at desertwindcomics.com/index_files/SubForm.htm. Payment must be made by credit card, Paypal or check (make check payable to Desert Wind Comics). Note that all books will be sent to CGC and graded immediately after the event is over so additional signatures by creators not at the event can NOT be added. Send all submissions to: Desert Wind Comics, 2421 Tech Center Court, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89128.
If you are interested in attending this very special event please contact us immediately to inquire as to the possibility of obtaining a ticket to this tribute.
