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- calendar_today October 10, 2026
Regina Boy Rises in North American Superhero Contest
Tony Dubois, a 12-year-old from Regina, Saskatchewan, is making waves in the Stan Lee's Super Kid competition—a continent-wide comic book contest for children aged 5 to 17. If victorious, Tony could see his own superhero character immortalized in a Stan Lee Universe comic, earn $25,000 US, and attend the 2027 Comic Con in Los Angeles with his family.
From Facebook Find to Finalist
The journey began when Tony’s father, John Dubois, spotted the superhero contest while scrolling through Facebook. Not expecting to advance far, they entered anyway. Tony was fascinated by the rare opportunity for someone his age—and with his disability—to compete on such a large scale.
"It's just like intriguing to me that this contest was even available for someone of my age and someone with my disability," Tony said. Tony has cerebral palsy, which affects his motor skills and requires him to wear leg braces for stability.
Climbing the Ranks of Stan Lee Super Kid
What began as a hopeful sign-up quickly turned into mounting excitement as Tony rose through the competition’s ranks. Starting at 75th place, he advanced to 50th, 30th, then broke into the top 20, surprising himself by securing 5th place and currently leading his group.
"We just kept climbing and climbing. And then when we got to the top 10, it was wow. I started looking into whether or not this contest is actually legit," John Dubois recalled. With confirmation that the inaugural contest was real, the family's enthusiasm skyrocketed.
Superhero Aspirations and Special Powers
Winning would make Tony the first ever Stan Lee Super Kid, with his superhero persona featured in a new comic book. Tony has already imagined his character’s abilities—telekinesis powers and time manipulation. "Telekinesis I could use for multiple reasons… like stop things like projectiles and fires," he explained. "And for time manipulation, to stop things like accidents, save some lives. They’d just be amazing to have these powers in real life."
His admiration for comic book characters like Batman, the X-Men, and Spider-Man shapes his vision. "They've inspired why I try to kind of see the good inside of people, even though some people are just overall terrible, terrible people," Tony shared.
Competition Nears Its End
With voting set to conclude on Nov. 19, Tony hopes to become the winner of the Stan Lee superhero contest, securing his place in comic book lore. Besides the comic book feature and the $25,000 US prize, the family cherishes the idea of attending Comic Con 2027 in Los Angeles. John's biggest excitement, however, is the prospect of seeing his son’s superhero story come to life. "It would be something I would cherish for the rest of my life… Something that wouldn't get wrecked ever," John said.
Looking Forward
Tony has long dreamed of becoming a superhero. As the contest draws to a close, he remains determined and hopeful. "It would mean the world to me as I've honestly wanted to since I was a little boy," Tony said. Whatever the outcome, Tony Dubois stands as a symbol of perseverance and imagination in the world of comic book competitions.
Source: cbc.ca.
