NYCC adds Stan Lee honor, more guests to show

The third New York Comic-Con is rolling out its list of special guests in the rampup to the third annual show April 18-20.

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee will be honored with the first ever New York Comics Legend Award at a special VIP party April 17 at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square. A limited number of tickets will be made available to the public starting Friday at the NYCC's website.

Newly announced guests of honor include current Wonder Woman writer Gail Simone; sci-fi author and Ultimate Iron Man writer Orson Scott Card; and writer and animator Mo Willems, who will headline Kids Day activities on Sunday. Looks like comics artist turned filmmaker Frank Miller and writer Neil Gaiman also will be on hand.

Also appearing will be Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, creators of the Adult Swim series "The Venture Bros."