Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Nemesis) has announced the latest step in his apparent plan for world domination. Millar is launching London’s answer to San Diego Comic-Con called Kapow! Comic Con, which will also play host to the first ever Stan Lee Awards.
Millar told Empire,
“The Stan Lee Awards are a tribute to a man who, along with Jack Kirby, is the most significant and influential comic book creator the world has ever known,” says Millar. “He’s our Walt Disney. We wanted to honour him with a big international ceremony. This is the comic-book Oscars…”
The convention will also host the the premiere screening of Millar’s directorial debut, Miracle Park. Guests include John Romita Jr., Andy Diggle, Jock, Steve Dillon, Duncan Fegredo, David Hine, Simon Furman, John McCrea and Kieron Gillen, Frank Quitely, Lenil Francis Yu, Dave Gibbons, and of course Mark Millar.
On February 14th, they plan to announce a “massive” 2011 movie preview, and a 2011 U.S. and U.K. television preview. Autographs are free, and there will panels, a talent search for aspiring comic book writers and artists, and a cosplay parade.
Check out the trailer for the convention below!
Trailer: Kapow! Comic Con
Kapow! Comic Con takes place at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington on April 9th & 10th, 2011.
Tickets are available now at kapowcomiccon.com