MTV Geek And Stan Lee To Announce The Launch Of "THE SEEKERS" Comic And Contest At San Diego Comic Con

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MTV Geek, (http://geek.mtv.com and http://m.mtv.com/geek/), a central multiplatform hub for comic related and inspired content, will announce several new comics, multiplatform experiences, and partnerships at its panel at San Diego Comic Con on Saturday, July 23, including details behind the partnership with Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment on the creation and contest for "The Seekers," in which one illustrator and one writer will be selected by Lee to helm the comic. Additional announcements include a partnership with Top Cow Productions on the forthcoming launch of a music and comic hybrid entitled "SEPTEMBER MOURNING," as well as the launch of two new original comics "Divination" and "Department P.U.LP." Since the site's launch in October during New York Comic Con, MTV Geek has become a leading destination for geek culture with nearly 1 million unique visitors per month.

"These new partnerships underscore our primary mission to provide passionate fans a singular hub that celebrates comics, sci-fi, fantasy, music, horror, toys, tech, and gaming," said MTV Comics' Executive Editor Tom Akel.

THE SEEKERS
Comic legend and POW! Entertainment's Chief Creative Officer Stan Lee and MTV Geek's Tom Akel will announce the creative concept behind the forthcoming comic, "The Seekers" as well as a first-of-its-kind contest where one illustrator and one writer will be selected to helm the series under direction of Lee.

"The Seekers is the story of an ancient people who have been planted on Earth and little by little start to arise.  What the human race is not aware of is that their purpose is to destroy the planet thereby eliminating all of mankind!  But before you get too depressed, there are a few heroes who will be doing their best to save humanity.  And we're gonna give the most talented artist and writer we can find a chance to write and illustrate The Seekers comic book!" said creator Stan Lee.

Beginning August 1, aspiring illustrators and writers will be able to submit their artwork and/or writing sample via a nomination page on MTV.com. In late August, MTV Geek's editorial team will narrow the pool down to 20 and feature their work on the site. Visitors will then vote for their favorite and the five most popular artists and writers will move on to the final round. These 10 finalists will have their work seen by Stan Lee and MTV. Finally, at New York Comic Con in October, Stan Lee will select one writer and one illustrator he's selected to work alongside of him to launch the comic.