According to Contactmusic.com, KISS legend GENE SIMMONS' son Nick is launching his career as a cartoonist at this year's (2009) comic book mecca Comic Con.

The 20-year-old - who stars alongside his family in reality TV show Gene Simmons Family Jewels - will unveil his creation Incarnate at the San Diego, California event.

Simmons tells Brazilian newspaper Comércio do Jahu, "Nick is a cartoonist. He writes and draws 'Incarnate', which will be launched in Comic Con San Diego."

Simmons is thrilled with his offspring's career choice - because he's a huge graphic novel fan himself.

Comic book icon Stan Lee recently revealed how the star once harrassed him on a flight for insider gossip: "I once sat next to Gene on an airplane. (He's a) huge comic-book fan, apparently. He starts quizzing me: 'You know, Stan, that Iron Man issue you wrote, number 23, on page 10 in panel 3, where...' And I say, 'Slow down, mister. I can't even remember where this plane is going.'"

Meanwhile, Simmons hasn't given up hope Nick and his daughter Sophie will one day join him onstage.

He adds, "Nick and Sophie are studying piano and guitar. I told them that if they learned to read music, they'll be able to make music with confidence."