Stan Lee coming to Houston this weekend

Comic book writer Stan Lee will be at Comicpalooza 2014 in Houston. Keep clicking for photos from last year's show. Comic book writer Stan Lee will be at Comicpalooza 2014 in Houston. Keep clicking for photos from last year's show. Photo: Rick Kern, Getty Images Photo: Rick Kern, Getty Images Image 1 of / 234 Caption Close Stan Lee coming to Houston this weekend 1 / 234 Back to Gallery

The man responsible for creating some of the most popular, resonating comic book characters of all-time will be coming to Houston's biggest comic book convention this weekend to meet with fans.



Writer and editor Stan Lee, 91, the former Marvel Comics head who had a hand in creating enduring heroes like Spider-Man, the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Daredevil and even the X-Men has been added to the Comicpalooza roster this coming weekend.

According to the Comicpalooza Twitter account, Lee will be appearing Friday and Saturday. Comicpalooza runs Friday through next Monday, Memorial Day, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.



Lee is recognizable from his multitude of superhero movie cameos, appearing in most every major film version of the comic books he has created. He was recently spotted in this year's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Lee's work with comic book artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko continues to influence generations of comic book creators.



Previously announced Comicpalooza guests include Lou Ferrigno, actress Rose McGowan, Clark Gregg, Bret Hart, Kevin Nash, Amy Dumas, Cary Elwes, Billy Dee Williams, plus notables from the world of sci-fi film and television, comic books and anime.

Peter Mayhew, the man who played Chewbacca in four Star Wars films, previously cancelled his appearance at Comicpalooza 2014 due to a scheduling conflict with filming the newest film in that franchise.

A more detailed list of Comicpalooza guests can be found here on the event's website.

In addition to Lee being added to the event, organizers also announced that those with valid military identification would be granted free admission to the convention on Memorial Day.