Manatee County kindergartner competes to become comic book superhero

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A five-year-old Manatee County kindergartner is a finalist in Stan Lee’s “Super Kid” contest, a national competition that could earn him $25,000 and a spot in a limited-edition comic book.Remy is a kindergartner who loves comic books and helping people, according to his mom, Trisha Lagowski.“He is so, so helpful. He is always the first to jump out of his chair to go out of his way and help around the classroom, even when help is not asked for,” Lagowski said.More Community stories on Mysuncoast.comAbout the contestOne child will win $25,000 and be turned into a superhero in a limited-edition comic book. Another child will be picked to join the winner in the comic. The winner also receives four VIP passes to the 2027 LA Comic Con.The contest is run by the Stan Lee Foundation, which was created to honor the legacy of Stan Lee by championing causes he held dear. The foundation was formed by Stan Lee Universe LLC, the official home of Stan Lee’s name, image an