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NYCC 2010: Yoshiki and Stan Lee Announcement Panel

Aired: October 21st, 2010



Stan Lee is known to millions as the man whose Super Heroes propelled Marvel Comics to its preeminent position in the comicbook industry, Stan Lee’s famous co-creations include Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, The Avengers, Silver Surfer and Dr. Strange among many others. Lee first became publisher of Marvel Comics in 1972 and is presently the Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Enterprises, Inc. and a member of the Editorial Board of Marvel Comics. In 1977, he introduced Spider-Man as a syndicated newspaper strip that went on to become one of the most successful of all syndicated adventure strips. Spider-Man now appears in more than 500 newspapers worldwide — making it the longest running of all Super Hero strips.

X Japan is the most successful rock band in Japanese history, and the heart of X Japan is Yoshiki – a songwriter, drummer, and classically-trained pianist who also plays guitar, bass and trumpet. Referred throughout his professional career by his first name only, Yoshiki, “X Japan” has sold more than 30 million albums, singles and videos. He is uniquely both an iconic rock star/drummer for the band, as well as a world renowned classically trained composer/musician who has performed for the Emperor of Japan. Yoshiki is arguably Asia’s most influential musical artist and biggest rock icon and has now set his sights on the U.S. But, it’s not only his music! Yoshiki is extremely influential in the U.S. with American fans of Japanese culture be it fashion, anime, visual kei, music, J-rock and J-Pop! ~NYAF guest info

Please note that we have discovered-if it wasn’t known already-that Stan is VERY hard of hearing. Speaking to him directly is one thing, but if someone is speaking in to a mic…I guess the mic absorbs all of the sound and Stan hears nothing. *takes notes* Another note to make is that every once in awhile, one of Yoshiki’s Japanese fans calls out ‘Yoshiki!’…Stan fans will be saying ‘Stan the Man!’

The panel opened with a video about X-Japan’s world tour. Then they introduced Yoshiki and then Stan Lee. *gasps at the two legendaries* Truly, the scale of awesomeness in the room increased to an immeasurable amount. They bow and hugged each other in greeting Then they jumped right to their big announcement.


The host thanked Stan who will be leaving and Yoshiki can answer questions. I really like Stan’s style of speech. It’s witty and humorous with a touch of class that is absent in the way celebrities speak now. Perhaps its because Stan is a creator, a writer…that he is able to speak in such a way. But there is honesty in his speech and a passion that I admire greatly. Gia Manry, the associate editor for ANN moderated the rest of the panel. She asked questions that were written on the cards, given out and collected while we were waiting in line.


They ended the panel by showing the X-Japan vid again…but I exited as quickly as possible since…the Chihara Minori concert is underway!

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