Saturday, May 5, 2012
Support The Hero Initiative!
While The Avengers blows the roof off the box office this
weekend, it’s timely to remember the important contribution of the writers
and artists that paved the way for Hollywood’s success with comic book
properties. Regrettably, many of the
professionals that played a critical role in the creation of characters and the
stories that made them fan favorites over the past 60+ years have no financial
stake in the incredible success that the major publishers and movie studios are
currently enjoying. Moreover, having
worked as freelancers for their careers, many of these creators find themselves destitute late
in life with no health insurance and no financial safety net. Without taking
sides on the legality or morality of the treatment of creators by the major
publishers, I think we can all agree that there are plenty of comics
professionals that need and deserve support. The Hero Initiative was founded with the specific goal of assisting comic creators in need of
financial assistance. Since inception, the Hero Initiative has been able
benefit over 50 creators and their families with over $500,000 worth of
much-needed aid fueled by donations and sales of work contributed by artists and writers. So, whether you're a lifelong comics
fan or have discovered the genre through cartoons and movies, please consider
giving generously to the Hero Initiative in support of creators in need. You can donate directly on the Hero Initiative web site or bid in one of their auctions on eBay. It's a great move for a great cause either way!
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