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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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Hero Initiative Fundraisers
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Image Comics Showcase Humble Bundle benefits Hero Initiative!
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Kevin Nowlan Covers The Defenders for Overstreet, Hero Initiative
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Hero’s Amazing Live Experiences: Volume 2!
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Comicsnomics 2020 for Creators with Greg Goldstein
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Cosplay Like a Pro with Humble Bundle and Hero Initiative!
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Joe Quesada’s “I am America” art benefits Hero and NYU Langone Health
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Watch The Video: Hero’s Amazing Live Experiences!
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COVID-19 resources
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Sommerville, MA
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