Baltimore Comic Con takes place subsequent week, one final celebration earlier than the holidays take over. As a part of the festivities, the Hero Initiative is holding an art motion, administered by art skilled and Master of the Artist’s Edition Scott Dunbier.
Artists whose work will probably be in the auction embrace John Byrne, Frank Cho, Michael Cho, Tomm Coker, Kevin Eastman, Gene Ha, Kelley Jones, Shawn McManus, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kevin Nowlan, Dave Sim, Walter Simonson, Herb Trimpe, JK Woodward, and extra.
Art will probably be obtainable for viewing each at the Baltimore Comic-Con, and at Hero Initiative’s web site right here.
The stay auction will happen Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 5pm at the Baltimore Comic-Con (particular location to be introduced), previous to the Ringo Awards. While in-person bidding is inspired, on-line proxy bids are additionally being taken – however they finish on Tuesday, October 25.
Dunbier tells The Beat that “Probably 80% of these pieces were done explicitly for this auction. I can’t stress what a great cause Hero Initiative is, they help those in need, sometimes DIRE need. Even if you don’t want to bid on any art, I urge people to donate to the fund and become members—the work they do is that important!”
To which we are able to solely say: AMEN. The Hero Initiative helps creators in want, and if you realize something about the economics of working in comics, you realize there are loads of creators in want. Especially older cartoonists whose work is foundational to the world of popular culture, however befell lengthy earlier than they may take part in the income.
Take a glance at the auction, and put in your proxy bids – or simply go to Baltimore Comic Con. Guests embrace Jill Thompson, Gene Luen Yang, Frank Miller and lots of extra. It’s one among the finest exhibits of the yr!
A couple of of the items:
Original Rick Vietch for auction
Darick Robertson Boys fifteenth Annievrsary cowl
Jock authentic for auction
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