How Heroes Are Made
Two kids will have their real-world heroics transformed into superhero identities. One will be voted as our champion, take home $25,000, and star in their own limited-edition comic book. The other will be hand-selected by the Stan Lee Universe team to appear in the comic book alongside the champion.
Comic Book Origin Story
Every hero deserves a legendary origin story. A team of elite comic book writers and artists will transform the champion’s real-world strengths into a larger-than-life superhero identity, immortalizing their story in a limited-edition Stan Lee Universe comic book.
Los Angeles Comic Con
The Super Kid will earn 4 VIP passes to the 2027 L.A. Comic Con, one of the largest pop culture conventions in Los Angeles. The event celebrates comics, gaming, film, and more, bringing together fans, creators, artists, and special guests for panels, exhibits, and immersive experiences.
Story Is Power
Honoring the legacy of the legendary writer, The Stan Lee Foundation champions literacy and the narrative arts. They support public charities that advance storytelling and uplift creators in need, helping communities everywhere access the power of stories.
The Legacy of Stan Lee
With boundless imagination and heart, Stan Lee changed the way generations see heroes. Through iconic characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men, he helped redefine popular culture and inspired millions to believe that greatness is within us all!
are the people who help others.”
— Stan Lee
How It Works
Follow these 3 simple steps to begin your Super Kid story.
Apply
Complete a short form. If your application is selected, we’ll send you everything you need to get started.
Build Your Profile
Show the world who you are. Add your best photos and tell your story to create a profile your supporters will love.
Compete
Share your Super Kid profile with family and friends who can vote to help you advance and take the title!Super Kid Ambassadors
Heroes & Legends
We assembled this super-powered team of actors, writers, readers, and comic fans to inspire your everyday hero throughout the competition while celebrating everything that makes them extraordinary.
Kevin Smith
Known for independent films like Clerks, Kevin Smith is a writer, director, and lifelong champion of comics. He has written for Marvel and DC, including runs on Daredevil and Green Arrow, and owns Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash comic book store in New Jersey.
Ming-Na Wen
Ming-Na Wen has brought heroic women to life through her work in film and television. From Marvel's Melinda May to Disney's Mulan, she inspires kids to see courage, strength, and leadership as true superpowers.
LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton is an award-winning actor, director, and lifelong literacy advocate best known for inspiring generations through Reading Rainbow and his iconic roles in film and television. He continues to share the power of storytelling and the importance of reading.
Ready To Suit Up?
Register your Super Kid today for their opportunity to turn their everyday heroics into a new superhero, star in a limited-edition comic book, and earn $25,000.
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