Convention season kicked off two weeks ago, but this weekend it kicks into full gear with no less than three events. First on our list is Kansas City's Planet Comicon, held Saturday and Sunday at the Overland Park International Trade Center. The Kansas City Star has a preview.

Comics guests include Jason Aaron, Rick Burchett, Michael Golden, Jeremy Haun, Phil Hester, Matt Kindt, Sean McKeever, B. Clay Moore, Jai Nitz, Ande Parks, Don Rosa, Stephane Roux, Chris Sprouse and Cat Staggs. If your tastes run toward the "pop culture" arena, the event also features the likes of Lou Ferrigno, Helen Slater and Jane Wiedlin.