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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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Do a Hero Initiative Dedicated Donation!
Many folks ask us if they can make a special donation to Hero to mark an occasion: A birthday, a graduation, even a memorial service. The answer is YES, and it’s easy! Just click on the big green “DONATE NOW!” Button on any Hero Initiative website page (also found here:...
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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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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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Overstreet: Mike Grell, Green Arrow, Batman
Overstreet: Mike Grell, Green Arrow, Batman [Los Angeles, California and...
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Hero Initiative offers limited reprint of JLA / Avengers
Hero Initiative Offers Limited Reprint of JLA / Avengers LOS...
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Heavy Metal Entertainment and Humble Bundle Join Forces to Launch the Heaviest Metal Comics Bundle
EASTHAMPTON, MA (April 29, 2021) – Time to get METAL....
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Moebius & More Presented by Humanoids Humble Bundle benefits Hero Initiative!
Humble Bundle is showcasing the latest AND the greatest of...
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Humble Bundle’s Mastering Animation by CRC Press benefits Hero Initiative!
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Humble Bundle’s Street Fighter X UDON benefits Hero Initiative!
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Humble Bundle’s Hot Off the Presses by Upshot/AWA Studio benefits Hero Initiative!
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Sommerville, MA
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