Stan Lee to meet fans in Manila for the first time
UPDATE March 22: the official Facebook Page of ComicCon Asia announced that Stan Lee has backed out of the event due to health concerns. Refunds for the activity passes and Excelsior package can be requested through payment@comicon.asia.
Stan Lee is visiting Manila for the first time to join con-goers at the first-ever ComicCon Asia happening from March 24 to 25 at the SMX Convention Center.
IMAGE Stan Lee Facebook page
Stan “The Man” is as legendary as the superheroes he had co-created, like Spider-Man, X-Men, The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, among others.
Fans can have a chance to see, talk with, or take photos with The Man at ComicCon Asia 2018 by availing of different passes currently offered:
IMAGE ComicCon Asia Facebook page
Q&A – Php 2,800
If you have a question for Stan Lee, you can get answers from the man himself at the convention. You are allowed to take a photo/video from your seat.
Autograph – Php 4,480
You can have one item from your personal collection signed by Stan Lee. Photos or selfies are prohibited during the autograph signing.
Photo opp – Php 6,720
Up to two fans can have one photo together with Stan Lee taken by the official photographer of ComicCon Asia. Additional people in the photo opp will cost Php 1,120 per head. The limit is four persons in one photo.
IMAGE ComicCon Asia Facebook page
“Excelsior Package” – Php 15,800
This package will include a two-day pass at the convention with exclusive ComicCon Asia merchandise and passes for Q&A, autograph, and photo opp with Stan Lee.
Stan Lee Cancels Appearance
IMAGE ComicCon Asia Facebook page
With only a few days to go, the official Facebook Page fo ComicCon Asia announces that the author and former Marvel editor-in-chief has backed out of attending the event on March 24 to 25. The statement says that the cancelation is due to Lee’s health concerns at the age of 95. Back in February, Lee was rushed to the hospital for pneumonia and has canceled two other events in America. ComicCon Asia has offered up refunds for those who purchased activity passes and Excelsior package through payment@comicon.asia.
Also read: What to Expect at the First ComicCon Asia 2018
Sources: ComicCon Asia Facebook page, ABS-CBN News, Rappler
Images from: Stan Lee Facebook page, ComicCon Asia Facebook page
