Media Release -- Hero Initiative, the only federally chartered non-profit that helps comic creators in financial and medical need, is please to announce its attendance at New York Comic Con, October 13 thru the 16 at the Javits Convention Center, located at 655 West 34th street New York. Hero is travelling with an amazing all-star cast of some of the industry's top comic creators, all supporting Hero Initiative's cause and mission to change the lives of many who have helped shape comics into what it is today.
First up, Friday at 11:00am in room 1A02, Hero Initiative President Jim McLauchlin is joined by Hero beneficiaries Ralph Reese (House of Secrets), Chris Ivy (Moon Knight), and Robert Washington (Static), who will tell their own personal stories about how Hero has changed THEIR lives…for the better. Don't miss out on an in-depth and personal account of Hero Initiative in action. It's a panel and an education no one should miss out on!
On Saturday ONLY, Hero is the ONLY place to meet legendary artist Al Plastino. Al started working on Superman in 1948, and is also the co-creator of Superboy, Supergirl, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. And hey—we've got Punisher artist Steve Dillon, too, both Friday and Saturday.
And make sure you swing by The Artist's Choice booth in Artist Alley as well! Over a dozen creators will be signing autographs for donations to Hero Initiative! Please check The Artist's Choice booth for specific dates and times. See if your favorite will be there, and YOU can be the Hero by supporting our cause! The Artist's Choice list of creators includes:
Chris Batista
Keith Giffen
Dan Green
Klaus Janson
Dan Jurgens
Andy Kubert
Andy Lanning
Jay Leisten
David Mazzucchelli
Pablo Marcos
John Romita Jr.
John Romita Sr.
Tom Smith
John Stanisci
And Hero Initiative's own booth schedule at booth #1059 is as follows:
THUR., 13 OCT (4-7 PM)
400-530: Matt Fraction
530-700: Ralph Reese, Chris Ivy
600-700: Robert Washington
FRI., 14 OCT (10 AM-7 PM)
[HERO PANEL, 1100-1200: Reese, Ivy, McLauchlin, Washington]
1230-230: Ralph Reese, Chris Ivy, Robert Washington
230-430: Gabriel Hardman
300-400: Jerry Ordway
430-630: Steve Dillon
SAT, 15 OCT (10 AM-7 PM)
In and out all day: Al Plastino
1030-1230: Mike McKone
1230-230: Ralph Reese, Chris Ivy
230-330: Tim Sale
330-430: Fred van Lente and Greg Pak
430-630: Steve Dillon
SUN., 16 OCT (10 AM-5 PM)
1130-1230: Walt Simonson
1230-230: Tom Raney
For more information about how and who we have helped please check out our video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lroaGU-Y6oA.
About The Hero Initiative:
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strict to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
