Mon Jul 21, 2008 — by Van Jensen

'Greatest American Hero' Returns at SDCC

Campy show reborn as... something

There are more than a few mysterious elements coming up at Comic-Con this week, and one of the big question marks hovers over the return of Greatest American Hero, the goofy superhero TV show from the '80s.

Sounds like a comic book series is in the works, if not more. According to a press release (check it after the jump), a whole slate of original stars will be on hand in San Diego. There's also a mysterious teaser video posted after the jump -- which seems to be scaled far too large for embedding on most websites.

Join the original cast of the "Greatest American Hero" television series on Thursday, July 24 at 12:30-1:30pm in Room 7AB at the 2008 Comic-Con Convention in San Diego.

After twenty-five years, this beloved cult series is being re-introduced to the world as a comic book series. In addition, two special announcements will be made regarding the franchise.

A video taped introduction from the show's legendary creator STEPHEN J. CANNEL kicks off the panel including a remark about how "The Greatest American Hero" is his best-selling series of all time.

The Panel will be hosted by Pulp Secret stars Justin Tyler, Pete LePage, and Alex Zalben from comic book show The Stack.

Panelists will include the original stars:

* WILLIAM KATT
* CONNIE SELLECCA
* ROBERT CULP
* DENNIS "DANGER" MADALONE -Stuntman

Also in attendance will be Christopher Folino, director of the motion picture "Gamers"; Derek McCaw, editor of Fanboy Planet; Arcana Studios' Sean O'Reilly ("The Clockwork Girl").and Clint Hilinski (The Justice League) All four will be helping William Katt create the new comic book series.

A moderated Q&A will be followed by questions open to the floor.

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