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Hero Initiative Teams with Cars 4 Causes

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0400

The Hero Initiative announced this week that they have partnered with Cars 4 Causes to help raise money for the organization. Cars 4 Cause is a non-profit organization the accepts donations of used vehicles and in turn donates the money raised to organizations like the Hero Initiative. Anyone interested in donating a vehicle for the Hero Initiative should visit www.heroinitiative.org and follow the link to Cars 4 Causes.

The Hero Initiative is the first federally chartered not-for-profit corporation that provides financial support to comic creators. The organization creates a financial safety net for older creators who may need emergency medical attention, help in attaining the essetials of life and means back to steady work.

Wonder Woman Day IV in Oregon and New Jersey This Weekend

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:24:00 -0400

Wonder Woman Day will be held this weekend in Portland, Oregon and Flemington, New Jersey. Portland Mayor Sam Adams has officially declared "Wonder Woman Day" in Portland. The event will benefit Domestic Violence shelters and Crisis Line. Excalibur Comics in Portland will host Wonder Woman Day on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from noon to 6pm. The event is free and open to all ages and will include both local and national artists signing comics, as well as a silent auction of original art contributed by top artists. There will be raffles and prizes, rare memorabilia, and more.

A second Wonder Woman Day event will take place also on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in Flemington, NJ, at Comic Fusion, as part of “Super-Hero Weekend.” This event will benefit Safe in Hunterdon, a domestic violence shelter in New Jersey. The event will be held from noon to 5pm.

Wonder Woman Day is not endorsed or sponsored by DC Comics, Warner Bros., or any parent or affiliate company. The community-based event, from which 100% of proceeds go to registered 501(c)3 charities is meant as a celebration of the character and the heroic values shown throughout her history, and of upholding those same values within the greater community.

For more information visit: http://www.wonderwomanmuseum.com/WWDay4/WWDay4.html

Cowabunga! Nickelodeon Acquires Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for $60 Million!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:39:00 -0400

Following other recent major entertainment deals Nickelodeon has acquired the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for $60 million.

The heroes in a half shell were created in 1984 by independent comic artists Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. The characters became a mega-success and rose from an independent black and white comic book to a major brand including toys, movies, cartoons, and numerous licensed product.

According to Reuters the $60 million deal includes $9.75 million for 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. which served as the licensing agent for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and handled the television rights to TMNT. The remaining $50 million goes to the Mirage Group, which includes several other companies and Turtles co-creator Peter Laird.

Paramount Pictures, a Viacom-owned division, is planning to distribute the next TMNT film in 2012. Meanwhile, Nickelodeon is busy developing a computer animated television series, also tentatively slated to debut in 2012.

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a property that maintains a very passionate global fan base, is rich with opportunity for a tent pole movie, and is exactly the right property for us to work together with Nickelodeon," Adam Goodman, President, Paramount Pictures, stated.

On his blog, Peter Laird explained his reasons for the sale noting primarily burnout of running a global business and his interest in returning to drawing. He also noted that the sale did not include Mirage Studios which is still owned by Laird.

“Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Art of the Superhero” Exhibition

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:31:00 -0400

Works on loan from Stephen Fishler and Vincent Zurzolo are included in the special exhibition “Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Art of the Superhero” at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon.

“Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Art of the Superhero” is on view in the museum’s Coeta and Donald Barker Gallery through January 3, 2010. Featuring rare and valuable works by some of the most admired artists in the history of superhero comics, gathered from private collections from across the country, the exhibition provides visitors the opportunity to view rarely seen original art.

The covers for “The Amazing Spider-Man #301,” “Luke Cage, Power Man #47,” “World’s Finest #247,” and “Black Panther #1” are included in the loans from Vincent Zurzolo of Metropoliscomics.com. The dynamic cover of “Luke Cage, Power Man #47,” features the first African-American superhero to have his own comic title and was drawn by the legendary artist Gil Kane. The cover of “World’s Finest #247,” was published in 1977 and features a famous and disturbing image of Superman giving a Nazi salute.

Zurzolo, a New York City native, began selling comics on the streets of Manhattan’s Financial District after earning his degree in marketing from St. John’s University. He is currently the COO of Metropolis Collectibles, the world’s largest dealership of vintage comic books, with its gallery location on Broadway in the Union Square area of Manhattan. He is also the COO of ComicConnect.com, an online auction site for vintage comic books, co-founder of the Big Apple Comic Convention in New York City, and the host of the online radio show Comic Zone Radio, where he has interviewed many legends of the comic book world.
Loans from the collection of Stephen Fishler include the covers of the comic books “Ghost Rider #8,” “Flash #123,” “Fantastic Four #74,” “The Amazing Spider-Man #65,” “Jimmy Olsen #102” and the Alex Ross Kingdom Come cover for “Overtstreet Fan” magazine #14.

Fishler founded Metropolis Collectibles in 1984 and grew the company into the world’s largest vintage collectible business. He is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on collectibles, and has appeared on numerous television shows including “Good Morning America,” “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Today Show.” He graduated from Baruch College with a degree in Marketing in 1990.

Guest-curated by Ben Saunders, a professor of English at the University of Oregon, “Faster Than A Speeding Bullet” explores the imaginative world of some of the most compelling fantasy figures to emerge from twentieth-century popular culture — the superheroes of American comic books. Consisting primarily of “original art” — the large-sized pen-and-ink pages from which comic books are printed — it also includes painted cover images alongside a handful of private commissions.

The exhibition features over 150 pages of superhero comic art from the 1940s to the present, including several complete stories and key works by many major creators in the industry, including Neal Adams, C. C. Beck, John Buscema, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, Will Eisner, Bill Everett, Lou Fine, Ramona Fradon, Dave Gibbons, Don Heck, Carmine Infantino, J. G. Jones, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Mort Meskin, Frank Miller, George Perez, H. G. Peter, Mac Raboy, Alex Ross, Marie Severin, Bill Sienkiewicz, Matt Wagner and many more.

“Understanding Superheroes,” a two-day conference taking place at the University of Oregon on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, will feature panel discussion and keynote speakers including Kurt Busiek, Danny Fingeroth, Charles Hatfield, Henry Jenkins, Matt Fraction and Gail Simone.

The catalog for “Faster than a Speeding Bullet,” is available for $19.95 at Precious Cargo: The Museum Store and The Duck Store. In addition to reproductions of artwork from the exhibition, the catalog includes essays by Ben Saunders, Diana Schultz, Michael T. Gilbert, Charles Hatfield and Rebecca Wanzo, as well as biographies of the major artists.

About the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art:
The University of Oregon's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is a premier Pacific Northwest visual arts center for exhibitions and collections of historic and contemporary art based in a major university setting. The JSMA features significant collections galleries devoted to art from China, Japan, Korea, America and elsewhere as well as changing exhibition galleries. The JSMA is one of six museums in Oregon accredited by the American Association of Museums.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is located on the University of Oregon campus at 1430 Johnson Lane. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens. Free admission is given to ages 18 and under, JSMA members, college students with ID, and University of Oregon faculty, staff and students. For information, contact the JSMA, 541-346-3027. The exhibition is on view at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art through January 3, 2010

About the University of Oregon:
The University of Oregon is a world-class teaching and research institution and Oregon's flagship public university. The UO is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization made up of 62 of the leading public and private research institutions in the United States and Canada. Membership in the AAU is by invitation only. The University of Oregon is one of only two AAU members in the Pacific Northwest.
Contact: Debbie Williamson-Smith, 541-346-0942, debbiews@uoregon.edu
Erick Hoffman, 541-346-3162, erickh@uoregon.edu
Link: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, http://jsma.uoregon.edu

Show Your Support With 2010 Hero Initiative Memberships Now available!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0400

It’s that time of year— to renew your Hero Initiative membership! 2009 marked the first year ever for Hero Initiative memberships, and for 2010, we’ve revamped with more and better premiums! You can get full information and order today at www.heroinitiative.org or www. heroinitiative.org/2010members.

Proceeds benefit the Hero Initiative, the only charitable organization dedicated to helping comic creators in medical or financial need. In addition to the great items listed below, many EXTRA excellent events and special discounts will be made available ONLY to Hero Initiative members throughout the year. Don’t miss out on the insider’s scoop and invites to very special events! As we say over here at Hero…DO IT!

Memberships are available as follows:

BRONZE $29

You get:

• Personalized membership card

• Quarterly newsletter

• A copy of the Hero Initiative Marvel Apes #1 variant

• Hero Initiative sketch card from a randomly selected artist! Artists include: Chris Bachalo, Dan Brereton, Mike Deodato, Scott Koblish, Mike Mayhew, Mike Perkins, Joe Quesada, Humberto Ramos, Tone Rodriguez, John Romita Sr., Leinil Yu and MORE!

SILVER $99

You get ALL the above, PLUS:

• A NEW 2010 Hero Initiative T-shirt

• A copy of The Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project

• “First in Line” and special members-only signings at select 2010 conventions

EXCELSIOR! $500

You get ALL the above, PLUS:

• A $50 gift card for Sideshow Collectibles

• Your flat item signed and personalized by Stan Lee!

ComicArtFans.com members will also want to take special note, as combo memberships for BOTH Hero and ComicArtFans are available. ComicArtFans is offering its members an additional $10 off their annual Premium Membership program if you are also a Hero member. “When ComicArtFans learned that the Hero Initiative would have membership opportunities we felt the need to help promote this new program to our membership as well. We've been a supporter of Hero for several years and feel very strongly that our members are also interested in supporting Hero,” said Bill Cox of ComicArtFans.com

Returning 2009 members will get a members-only discount off the prices listed above IF YOU RENEW BEFORE JANUARY 1st 2010. So if you haven’t signed up yet, do so today to guarantee your savings for the future!

And if you want to sign up on-site at the Long Beach Comic Con (Oct. 2-4, 2009) or Mid-Ohio Comic Con (Oct. 3-4, 2009), we encourage you to do that quickly! The first 50 signups at each of those cons will get a bonus gift card from Sideshow Collectibles worth a random amount from $10 to $50 at SideshowCollectibles.com

2009 Joe Shuster Award Winners

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:31:00 -0400

Announced a few hours ago at a packed ceremony held at the University of Toronto’s Innis Town Hall, the 2009 Joe Shuster Award winners are:

Artist/Dessinateur

* David Finch – Ultimatum #1-2 (Marvel Comics)

Cartoonist/Créateur

* Dave Sim – Glamourpuss #1-4, Judenhaas (Aardvark-Vanaheim)

Colourist/Dessinateur Couleur

* François Lapierre - “Gédéon et la bête du lac” Contes et légendes du Québec (Glénat Québec), Magasin général 4 (Casterman)

Writer/Écrivain

* Mariko Tamaki - Emiko Superstar (DC/Minx), Skim (Groundwood Books)

Cover/Couverture

* Niko Henrichon – Hostile Tome 1 (Dupuis)

Webcomics/Bandes Dessinées Web

* Cameron Stewart – Sin Titulo

Publisher/Éditeur

* Les 400 Coups/Mécanique Générale

Comics for Kids / Bandes Dessinées pour Enfants

* Kean Soo, Jellaby Book 1 (Hyperion)

Gene Day Award for Canadian Self-Publishers / Le Prix Gene Day pour Éditeurs Direct Canadian de Bandes Dessinées

* Jesse Jacobs for Blue Winter, Shapes in the Snow.

The Harry Kremer Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer /Le Prix Harry Kremer pour Détaillant Exceptionnel Canadien de Bandes Dessinées

* Legends Comics and Books (Victoria, British Columbia)

Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame / Temple de la renommée Créateur Canadien de Bandes Dessinées

* George Menendez Rae (1906-1992)
* Réal Godbout (1951-)
* Ken Steacy (1955-)
* Diana Schutz (1955-)

Congratulations to all of the winners and the nominees!!

Warner Bros. Announces Creation of DC Entertainment

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:48:00 -0400

In what can only be seen as a direct response to the purchase of Marvel Entertainment by media powerhouse, the Walt Disney, Co., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. announced today that they will be changing the corporate name of DC Comics to DC Entertainment. Headed by Diane Nelson, former President of Warner Premiere, this bold move has been speculated about since the Marvel/Disney merger was announced last week.

"The founding of DC Entertainment fully recognizes our desire to provide both the DC properties and fans the type of content that is only possible through a concerted cross-company, multi-platform effort," said Nelson in a recent press release. "DC Entertainment will help us to formally take the great working relationships between DC Comics and various Warner Bros. businesses to the next level in order to maximize every opportunity to bring DC's unrivaled collection of titles and characters to life."

Having overseen the Harry Potter franchise at Warner Bros. (WB) since 2000—the most profitable franchise in the studio's history—Nelson will be reporting directly to WB Picture Group President, Jeff Robinov, hoping to duplicate some the magic of Harry Potter with the DC library of characters. As most comic fans know, aside from the rebooted Batman franchise, WB has fallen a distant second to Marvel Studios with lackluster film such as Watchmen, Superman Returns and Catwoman.

"DC Comics and its superhero characters are truly touchstones of popular culture, and the formation of DC Entertainment is a major step in our company's efforts to realize the full potential of this incredible wellspring of creative properties," said Barry Meyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WB, in a recent press release. "Diane knows our studio as a creative executive, a marketer and a senior manager, and this varied background will help her effectively and creatively integrate the DC brand and properties across all our businesses. We're also thrilled that Paul [Levitz] will remain involved with DC and we'll be able to tap his expertise to help us reach our goals for this new business."

The "involvement" of Paul Levitz in which Meyer speaks of is in reference to Levitz steping down as Publisher of DC Comics to take on a consulting position with DC Entertainment. In addition, Levitz will continue to write and serve as a contributing editor for the publishing arm of DC Entertainment.

"After so many roles at DC, it's exciting to look forward to focusing on my writing and being able to remain a part of the company I love as it grows into its next stage," said Levitz in a recent press release. "It's a new golden age for comics and DC's great characters, and I hope my new position will allow me to contribute to that magic time."

While some are surely skeptical of this announcement from WB, only time will tell whether this will bring DC up to par with Marvel or be "a day late and a dollar short."

Baltimore Comic-Con to Host Kid Love Comics Character Canival

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:52:00 -0400

Kids Love Comics (KLC), an organization of comic book, publishing and children's book professionals dedicated to promoting literacy and fun through comics and graphic novels, will be holding their annual Character Carnival at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con.

According to the press release, top kids creators will be in attendance to sign their kid-friendly comics, give tips on comics creation, and help guide the future graphic novelists of tomorrow. Creators attending include Franco (Tiny Titans), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), Scott Sava (Dreamland Chronicles), Rich Faber (Roboy Red), Steve Conley (Astounding Space Thrills), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Mike Manley (Batman, Brave and the Bold), and others. This year also introduces a KLC "Artist-In-Residence" program, in which the KLC Cartoonists will set up in the KLC Big Top area, working on a drawing board and giving drawing and storytelling lessons to everyone and anyone. Also on hand will be caricature artists, a KidzDraw area, and a special KLC Giveaway Print, courtesy of Ka-Blam Printing.

The Baltimore Comic-Con, which has been a family-friendly show for 10 years, will be held on October 10-11, 2009 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. For more information on the Character Carnival, please visit www.kidslovecomics.com. For more information on the Baltimore Comic-Con, please visit www.balitmorecomiccon.com.

Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Retailer Award Nominees Announced

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:37:00 -0400

Nomineed for this year's Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Retailer award were announced last week as part of The Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards, which will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the University of Toronto's Innis Town Hall. The award, which judges retail stores on a combination of factors that included product selection/diversity, store presentation, customer service, online presence, in-store events, staff knowledge and community involvement, honors the best that the Canadian comics retail community has to offer.

This year's nominees include: Another Dimension (Red Deer, Alberta), The Beguiling (Toronto, Ontario), Comic Encounters (Terrace, British Columbia), Curious Comics (Victoria, British Columbia), Cyber City Comics (North York, Ontario), Elfsar (Vancouver, British Columbia), Legends Comics and Books (Victoria, British Columbia), and Stadium Comics (Brampton, Ontario).

Best of luck and congratualtion go out to each store nominated for this prestigious award. For more information on the Shuster Awards, visit http://joeshusterawards.com. Please check back after the ceremony for the announcement of the recipient of this year's Award.

Baltimore Comic-Con Adds Joe Kubert

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:14:00 -0400

The Baltimore Comic-Con announced this past week that comic's legend, Joe Kubert, will be attending this year's show, being held October 10-11, 2009 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Kubert, who has been a writer, artist, editor and instuctor in the comic industry for more than 60 years, is currently writing and drawing the Sgt. Rock strip for DC Comics' Wednesday Comic.

"We are thrilled and honored that Joe is coming back to our show," said Baltimore Comic-Con promoter Marc Nathan in a recent press release. "He represents everything that's right about comics, having spent a lifetime both working at his own career and helping others to be the future of comics with his school."

In it's 10th year, the Baltimore Comic-Con also announced that Tommy Castillo (Kong: King of Skull Island), Chris Ivy (Beast Boy), Jack Purcell (Gotham Underground), and Brian Reber (Captain Britain and MI13) would be joining the guest list. For more information on the show, to see a full guest list and to purchase tickets, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

Back to School Sale at BCE Ends September 30

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:06:00 -0400

Don't miss out on the biggest Back-to-School sale ever at Bill Cole Enterprises (BCE). Through September 30, 2009, collectors can pick up small quantities of 1, 2, 4 and 10 mil Mylar® sleeves for their bulk rate prices. These prices are exclusive to online orders and exclude CGC sleeves, combo packs and individual Mylar® sleeves. Check out the pricing breakdown at www.bcemylar.com.

In addition, BCE is also featuring tons of art supplies for artists heading back to school, including markers, Sketch Card paper, Pro Boardz comic art boards, Project Kits and much more. Plus, BCE is offering free shipping on all online art supply orders. The time has never been better to stock up on the essential supplies. Visit www.comicartistsupplies.com to see the full list of sale items.

Disney to buy Marvel for $4 billion

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (bneely) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:45:00 -0400

Walt Disney Co. will purchase the comic book company behind X-Men and Spider-Man.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that it has agreed to purchase comic book and action hero company Marvel Entertainment for about $4 billion.

If Marvel shareholders approve the deal, they would receive $30 per share in cash and 0.745 shares of Disney for each share of Marvel that they hold. The deal is valued at $50 per Marvel share, more than a 29% premium, based on Friday's closing price.

"We believe that adding Marvel to Disney's unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation," said Disney Chief Executive Robert Iger, in a statement.

Read the entire article here or here

Heritage Auction Galleries Joins the Social Media Revolution

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:38:00 -0400

With the launch of www.HA.com/Connect Heritage Auction Galleries has now placed its bidder-members and followers right in the middle of the world Social Media boom.

The recent additions of a Heritage Auction Galleries page on Facebook, where all the latest press releases and pertinent announcements from the company are posted, complimented with frequent updates from Heritage on Twitter.com and daily postings on The Heritage Blog, make it easy for Heritage users to follow the day-to-day media happenings at Heritage Auction Galleries. You can view a compete archive of Heritage press releases at www.HA.com/PR.

Besides updates regarding the latest press releases, prices realized and special lots, visitors to the Heritage Social Media page will also be able to follow Halperin via his Twitter account, receiving updates and insight from one of Heritage's co-founders.

"The increasing power of social media is impossible to ignore in this day and age," said Jim Halperin, Heritage Co-Founder. "Heritage has always been in the forefront of technological innovation, and we intend to continue leading the way among major auction houses with our social media initiatives."

Heritage Auction Galleries is the world’s third largest auction house, and by far the largest auctioneer of rare collectibles, with annual sales more than $700 million, and 450,000+ registered online bidder members. For more information about Heritage's auctions, and to join and gain access to a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.

Back to School Sale at Bill Cole Enterprises

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (staff writer) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:05:00 -0400

Just in time for classes to start up again, Bill Cole Enterprises (BCE) is holding their biggest Back to School Sale ever. From now through September 30, 2009, collectors can pick up small quantities of 1, 2, 4 and 10 mil Mylar® sleeves for their bulk rate prices. These prices are exclusive to online orders and exclude CGC sleeves, combo packs and individual Mylar® sleeves. Check out the pricing breakdown at www.bcemylar.com.

In addition, BCE is also featuring tons of art supplies for artists heading back to school, including markers, Sketch Card paper, Pro Boardz comic art boards, Project Kits and much more. Plus, BCE is offering free shipping on all online art supply orders. The time has never been better to stock up on the essential supplies. Visit www.comicartistsupplies.com to see the full list of sale items.

Top Writers and Artists Create Hero Comics, a Hero Initiative Benefit Book

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:02:00 -0400

Hero Initiative is very proud to announce the release of Hero Comics. The 32-page, no-ads comic, edited and produced by Scott Dunbier, special projects editor at IDW Publishing, hits stores today with two covers, Eve by J. Scott Campbell, and Grendel by Matt Wagner. The fundraising book will contain great, all-new content including an original American Flagg! story by Howard Chaykin, and original stories by Gene Ha, Bill Willingham, David Lloyd, and Kaare Andrews.

In addition, Arthur Adams will recreate three classic Marvel Comics covers, and Hero Initiative beneficiaries such as Gene Colan, Bill Messner-Loebs and Josh Medors will tell their own personal stories, detailing their severe struggles, and Hero’s involvement.

Patrons of Los Angeles’ Golden Apple Comics will also have access to another bonus: Bill Willingham has donated both pages of original art from his 2-page story, and Golden Apple is raffling them off, with raffle tickets costing a mere $1 each. Golden Apple is located at 7018 Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. Call them at 323-658-6047, or visit www.GoldenAppleComics.com

This special edition comic retails for $3.99, and is in the Diamond Previews catalog for August-shipping items in the IDW section, order code JUN090950 . Hero is proud and grateful to announce that through a special arrangement with the printer, Try Vision Company, Inc. of Los Angeles, thousands of copies are available for reorder in Diamond’s system.

“I've been an active supporter of the Hero Initiative since I was first asked to help out,” stated Howard Chaykin. “It's particularly important in this volatile era that we remember the men and women who made our industry, and make certain that they have the happy endings they richly deserve.”

“It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to work on a book like Hero Comics. The job that the Hero Initiative does, helping comics creators in need, is a noble endeavor, one all of us should get behind,” said Dunbier.

All proceeds from the book benefit Hero Initiative, as all creators involved have donated their services. IDW is donating its publishing services, Comicraft is donating lettering and book design, and Try Vision Company, Inc. of Los Angeles is donating printing.