Marvel Attempts Guinness World Record at NY Comic Con

MARVEL CELEBRATES SPIDER-MAN’S BIRTHDAY
WITH GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® ATTEMPT –
MOST CONTRIBUTIONS TO A GREETING CARD

THOUSANDS OF FANS TO COMMEMORATE
SUPERHERO’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

New York Comic Con at Jacob K. Javits Center
655 West 34th Street (at 11th Ave)
New York, NY 10001
 

WHAT:        In honor of the world’s most popular videogame superhero, Spider-Man, Marvel is celebrating the iconic figure’s birthday in a big way.  A long-time record holder, Spider-Man is currently featured in the latest Guinness World Records® 2013 Edition and with the help of fans, will attempt to add a new record to the list. Marvel will host a larger-than-life size card for enthusiasts to sign and break the record for the “Most Contributions to a Greeting Card”.  Fans can stop by the Marvel booth (#1838) during New York Comic Con to add their own message to Spidey.
 
WHO:                   
All fans and visitors to the Marvel booth will be invited to wish Spider-Man a “Happy Birthday” and help him earn a place in Guinness World Records history. Michael Janela, an official adjudicator from Guinness World Records, will be on hand to count and verify and is available for interviews.
                                                                        
WHERE:                   
New York Comic Con
Javits Center
655 West 34th Street  
New York, NY 10001
Marvel Booth #1838
 
WHEN:                  
Sunday, October 14th
3:00 pm