Activision will be showing off a number of Marvel characters at this week's Comic-Con Convention in San Diego, California. Marvel characters will be in full force this week as Activision showcases Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Spider-Man 3: The Game and Spider-Man: Battle for New York in the Activision/Marvel booth #4315.The company is showing off live demos of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance as Activision reveals three new playable characters. Additionally, Comic-Con marks the last opportunity for aspiring Super HeroesT to audition for the chance to be the in-game voices of Jean Grey and Namor - The King of Atlantis, in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Fans can also attend Activision's Marvel: Ultimate Alliance panel where legendary comics creator Stan Lee, Marvel writer C.B. Cebulski, actors Gabrielle Carteris (voice of Elektra) and Phil Lamarr (voice of Uatu), and others will discuss bringing the characters from all over the Marvel universe together for the first time in a video game. The panel will take place on Saturday, July 23 from 10:30am - 11:30am in room 6B.

Spider-Man: Battle for New York allows gamers to take on the role of their favorite Super Hero, Spider-Man, and one of his famed nemeses, Green Goblin, in an original storyline which builds upon their legendary comic book rivalry. For the first time in a handheld Spider-Man game, players can personalize their gaming experiences by choosing what abilities and powers to upgrade and when, as they progress through the game. Playing as both good and evil, gamers will experience levels packed with frenzied action, in-depth combat and a host of unique super moves as they embark on the ultimate quest to save New York City from almost certain disaster.

The International Comic-Con Convention runs from July 19 through July 23.