THE HERO INITIATIVE has been established to provide monetary assistance to former comic book creators requiring supplemental health, medical, and quality-of-life assistance.

To be eligible…

•An applicant must have been a working comic book writer, penciler, inker, colorist, or letterer on a work-for-hire basis for no less than 10 years since January 1, 1934.

• An applicant must demonstrate to the Hero Disbursement Committee adequate evidence of financial need via verbal and written documentation.

• Most importantly, all Hero grants will be kept confidential between Hero and the creator unless the recipient, at his/her sole discretion, opts to make it public knowledge. Any disclosure is strictly and solely the recipient’s decision.

Are you a creator in need?
Do you know a creator in need of financial support?
If so, please contact us at:

The Hero Initiative 
c/o Charlie Novinskie
2828 Acrin Ct.
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Or via E-Mail: Charlie N.