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Hake’s October Auction benefits Hero Initiative

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Diana MacFarlane

October 5, 2026

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Collection of comic book art posters for Hero Initiative charity auction.

Lawrence Klein Collection benefits charities


A variety of GREAT comic art and collectibles are being auctioned off by Hake’s Auctions!

Other organizations also benefit

Hero Initiative is one charity that will receive proceeds, in addition to the Center for Cartoon Studies, the Berkshire Humane Society, and the Berkshire Art Association.

Deadline is Oct. 21, 2026

A variety of original art pieces and signed prints are available.
Go NOW to check it out! Bidding ends Oct. 21! GO: https://www.hakes.com/auctions/hakes-auctions/lawrence-klein-collection-part-1-24684

Collection of comic book art posters for Hero Initiative charity auction.

Hake’s October 2026 auction

Collection of comic book art posters for Hero Initiative charity auction.

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