New Avengers #57 (Super Hero Squad Variant Cover Edition)Media Release -- Marvel Animation invites you to join the comic celebration at the 1st Annual Long Beach Comic Con, October 2 - 4 at the Long Beach Convention Center—bringing together comic creators and fans alike! On Sunday October 4th, Marvel Animation's very own supervising producer Cort Lane will be premiering two never before seen upcoming episodes of the hit Cartoon Network series THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW.

Check out how your favorite Marvel Super Heroes, Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Thor, Silver Surfer, and Falcon, as they fight to save Super Hero City from Dr. Doom's team of villains…and have a few laughs along the way! Can't get enough of this action-packed comedy series? Fear not, the Marvel Animation team will be on hand to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets to this new family show for all ages.

Want more exclusives? Marvel will be passing out the MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD comic #1 for FREE to children 12 years or younger.

The Super Hero Squad

When the greatest (and coolest) heroes on the planet unite to face the world's greatest villains, you get the biggest, most family-friendly Super Hero team-up in TV history. It's no small job protecting Super Hero City from the wild, weird (& even wacky) villainy of VillainVille's infamous baddies…but the Super Hero Squad is always up for the job. These brave heroes totally deliver the action – but with plenty of humor on the side.

LBCC Program Schedule SHS Showing:
Date: October 4th, Sunday
Time: 4:00- 4:45 PM
Location: Room B, Long Beach Convention Center

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