Hero Initiative Rolls Out Massive San Diego Comic-Con Plans
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Hero Initiative Rolls Out Massive San Diego Comic-Con Plans
Two parties, top artists, exclusive Overstreet guide, and CGC Signature Series signings!
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 11, 2018) – The Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need, is travelling into
Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 18-22. We have exclusives, parties, and special guests throughout the weekend that you will not want to miss! Booth #5003 is the place to be!
Things kick off Wednesday July 18th with
Gabe Eltaeb’s Comic Kickoff Fundraiser and Party at
Basic Bar and Pizza at 410 10
th Ave. in San Diego from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.! Win great raffle prizes, meet amazing artists and have a couple drinks all to support Hero initiative! Artists in attendance include
Todd Nauck, Jim Calafiore, and more.
The parties continue July 19
th with Stone Brewing’s annual
Hop-Con! Stone’s famous w00tstout beer will flow at Stone’s World Bistro, and artist
Joe Jusko has the honor to create this year’s label and print. Prints will be available for sale at the venue and at Hero’s booth at the convention! Don’t miss out on this epic event! Proceeds benefit
get your tickets NOW!
Joe Jusko will anchor the Hero booth, #5003, all weekend, and will be joined by guest creators
Dan Jurgens, Adam Warren, Ken Lashley, John Layman, and
Paul Levitz!
Jusko pulls duty again as he’s the cover artist on Hero’s yearly limited edition of
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #48. This catch-all of crucial comics info is limited to 500 copies in hardcover only at $35, so make sure you grab one at out booth and have Joe sign it as well!
Hero is also your exclusive go-to for CGC Signature Series signings for top creators
Rafael Albuquerque, Chris Burnham, Amanda Conner, Dave Gibbons, Dan Jurgens, Joe Jusko, Ron Marz, Jai Nitz, Ann Nocenti, Jimmy Palmiotti, Dan Panosian, Tom Raney and
Marv Wolfman. Drop your books off at CGC, booth #4315 no later than Friday July 20 by 5:00 p.m., and get your Signatures Series without the hassle of lines!
Hero talent schedule, booth #5003
Wed., July 18 (con hours 600-900)
630-730: Joe Jusko
Thur., July 19 (con hours 930-700)
1000-1100: Adam Warren
1100-1200: Ken Lashley
100-200: Joe Jusko
230-330: Dan Jurgens
430-530: Joe Jusko
530-630: Adam Warren
Fri., July 20 (con hours 930-700)
1100-1200: Adam Warren
1200-100: Dan Jurgens
100-200: Joe Jusko
430-530: Joe Jusko
530-630: Adam Warren
Sat., July 21 (con hours 930-700)
1200-100: Adam Warren
100-145: Joe Jusko
200-300: John Layman
430-530: Joe Jusko
530-630: Adam Warren
Sun., July 22 (con hours 930-500)
1030-1130: Paul Levitz
1200-100: Adam Warren
100-200: Joe Jusko
430-530: Joe Jusko
Art attached: Kickoff flyer, Stone label, booth schedule, Overstreet flyer, CGC Signature Series listing.
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero Initiative 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 $1 million to the comics’ veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit
www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.