Stan Lee Want YOU at His Comikaze Expo Company: POW! Entertainment Product: Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo Stan Lee has joined forces with an up-and-coming comic expo to create "Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo." Now, Advanstar, one of the world's largest producers of trade shows and events, is teaming up with Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo presented by POW! Entertainment as a strategic and operating partner to expand the Comikaze show and brand globally. This is definitely a show to keep your eye on. This announcement was made from the floor of Licensing Expo 2012 with a video greeting from Stan Lee and ceremony with legendary horror icon Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. "We're committed to making this expo the largest consumer show in the world! Advanstar will help us get even more entertainment and pop culture brands to showcase their work in front of millions of fans. Excelsior!" - Stan Lee, beloved Generalisimo, POW! Entertainment "Stan's just being modest, but I'm not. Between Stan Lee, Elvira and Advanstar as our new partner, I am proud to say that we will conquer the galaxy." - Regina Carpinelli, founder and CEO of Comikaze Expo "Stan Lee is an icon and legend, creating many of the superheroes that have captured our imaginations. We are extremely impressed with all that he and Regina have accomplished in a short period of time. Their vision of making pop culture more accessible to fans opens a myriad of opportunities. We have the resources and operational expertise to make that vision a reality. Together we create an unstoppable team." - Joe Loggia, CEO, Advanstar Debuting in 2011, the one-of-a-kind expo wowed the industry by bringing more than 35,000 fans and 300 exhibitors to the Los Angeles Convention Center, earning rave reviews from the geek press and comic convention industry insiders alike. Advanstar will leverage their existing relationships with studios and entertainment brands through its licensing division to deliver even more interactive and thrilling content to the expo. Hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center Sept.15-16, 2012, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo promises a mind-blowing experience for fans of comics, gaming, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and anime. This year's event will feature an amazing line-up of attractions from vendors, exciting interactive contests, tons of celebrity autograph signings, movie screenings, incredible panel sessions and gaming tournaments. -Geck0, GameVortex Communications AKA Robert Perkins Related Links: The Official Website for Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo The Official POW! Entertainment Website