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Tempe, AZ
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Stay connected with the people behind the heroes. Here you’ll find comic creator stories and Hero Initiative updates that highlight the artists and writers who shaped the comics we love, along with news about how our community continues helping creators in need.
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Coliseum of Comics Rolls out the Pumpkins
Great Pumpkin Patch Celebrates Halloween for Charity Florida-based comic store chain Coliseum of Comics is celebrating Halloween in style with the Great Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, a unique Halloween-themed auction event to support the Hero Initiative and the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. Coliseum has sent artificial pumpkins to industry artists, who...
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Hake’s October Auction benefits Hero Initiative
Lawrence Klein Collection benefits charities A variety of GREAT comic...
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Rare Feral #25 Exclusive at Baltimore Comic Con
Very Limited Edition Hero Initiative will have a very rare...
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Do a Hero Initiative Dedicated Donation!
Many folks ask us if they can make a special...
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Giant-Size X-Men 100 Project hits July 15
Hero Initiative’s NEWEST book hits stores July 15: The Giant-Size...
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2026 Baltimore Comic-Con Auction
Auction is Sat., Sep. 26, 2026 All pieces below will...
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Hero Initiative Brings Six Exclusive Guests to Baltimore Comic-Con 2025
With exclusive creators Josh Blaylock, Aaron Campbell, Matthew Clark, Brian...
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2024 Baltimore Comic-Con Auction
2024 Baltimore Comic-Con Auction The art pieces below were auctioned...
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DC Comics and the Hero Initiative Present: The Superman 100 Project!
Hero Initiative Celebrates Superman with The Superman 100 Project The...
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Hero Initiative Brings Six Exclusive Guests to Baltimore Comic-Con 2024
Hero Initiative to Host Six Creators at Baltimore Comic-Con 2024...
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Sommerville, MA
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