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“Be The Hero” Hero Initiative Relaunches, Rebrands

January 23, 2012

New logo and new website unveiled


"Proof of Heroes" Exhibit and JLA 100 Project Auction in One Spectacular Evening at Tate's Comics

January 4, 2012

January 3, 2012: (Los Angeles, CA) The social event of the season will take place January 21, 2012 at Tate's Comics in Lauderhill, FL, in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area. To kick off the exhibition, Tate's is hosting in-store signing with Paul Levitz, George Pérez and Alex Saviuk on January 21 as well. In addition, the second leg of Hero Initiative's "Justice League of America 100 Project" auction will take place on the same evening.


Stan Lee is turning 89, and wants you to Shift Your Gift!

November 28, 2011

Stan Lee is the man who has everything! So instead of more gifts, Stan kindly asks that you make a donation to Hero Initiative to help him celebrate his 89th birthday, Dec. 28, 2011!

Help him celebrate by donating to his favorite charity, Hero Initiative, through ShiftMyGift.com!


Hero Initiative Original Justice League of America #50 Covers Make National Tour

November 2, 2011

All 100 covers displayed and auctioned over three tour stops.


Hero Initiative And Eisner Award-winning Darwyn Cooke At Long Beach Comic and Horror Con!

October 24, 2011

World Premiere Release of Parker: The Martini Edition And signatures by film writer/director John Carpenter.


Hero Initiative attends Wizard World's Mid-Ohio Comic Con

October 17, 2011

With Special Guest Artist Angel Medina!


Hero Initiative travels to New York Comic Con

October 6, 2011

With an ALL-STAR cast and Comic Book legend Al Plastino Special Hero Initiative panel with Chris Ivy, Ralph Reese and Robert Washington


Hero Initiative and Special Guests Steve Dillon and George Perez Appear at Dragon*Con

August 26, 2011

Hero initiative, the non-profit organization that raises money for comic creators in need, is proud to announce its attendance at Dragon*Con over labor day weekend, September 2nd through 5th in Atlanta Georgia. Hero will be located at Booth #BT23.


HERO INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS FOR ONLINE STORE

August 5, 2011

Full range of great products available for immediate shipping!


Hero Initiative at Wizard’s Chicago Comic Con With Guest Star Matt Wagner!

August 3, 2011

WORLD PREMIERE FOUR Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab "Grendel" scents


BONOMO TURKISH TAFFY HEADS TO COMIC SHOPS TO SUPPORT THE HERO INITIATIVE

August 1, 2011

Classic Candy Brand Gives Back to Classic Comic Creators


HERO INITIATIVE TRAVELS TO SAN DIEGO

July 13, 2011

Exclusive Overstreet, Hero Comics 2011 and "Fantasy Camp" Auctions are Highlights


HERO INITIATIVE TRAVELS TO ALBUQUERQUE COMIC EXPO

June 16, 2011

“ACE” WITH GUEST BERNIE WRIGHTSON


Hero Initiative travels to Charlotte North Carolina’s Heroescon With special guest Karl Kesel

May 31, 2011

Huge signing of 100 Avengers and more!


Auctions Monster Set of IDW's Godzilla : Kingdom of Monsters Retailer Editions to Benefit The Hero Initiative

May 16, 2011

mycomicshop.com is auctioning a full set of Godzilla #1 to benefit the Hero Initiative through May 22. The set includes all 74 retailer editions, the 1-in-10 variant cover, and both covers of the regular edition. An additional Lone Star Comics edition has even been signed and remarked by artist Matt Frank!


Hero Initiative with Special Guest Matt Wagner at San Jose’s BIG WOW! Comic-Fest

May 13, 2011

Special guest signings and free print!


MARVEL AND HERO INITIATIVE SEND SPIDER-MAN TO JOSH MEDORS’ AID

April 25, 2011

Print at Packrat Comics on Free Comic Book Day to aid artist in battle against cancer


Hero Initiative Celebrates WonderCon!

March 28, 2011

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary With A Fundraiser Sponsored by IDW for The Cartoon Art Museum and the Hero Initiative with Special Guest Berkeley Breathed Sketch of your choice by Arthur Adams at Auction and Special Guests singings!


Hero Initiative travels to MegaCon!

March 21, 2011

Special Iron Man screening And several famous friends hanging at the booth!


Hero Initiative with Special Guest John McCrea at Chicago’s C2E2

March 14, 2011

With 100 Avengers Unveiling Party sponsored by Graham Crackers Comics


IDW Presents A fundraiser for The Cartoon Art Museum and The Hero Initiative

March 10, 2011

Celebrating From Bloom County to Mars: The Imagination of Berkeley Breathed With Special Guest Berkeley Breathed Cartoon Art Museum Event: Saturday, April 2, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm Ticketed Event: Sliding scale from $10 to $100


5FINITY PRODUCTIONS AUCTIONS LADY DEATH SKETCH CARDS FOR HERO INITIATIVE

February 16, 2011

80 New Originals featuring Brian Pulido’s Lady Death Benefit Comic Book Charity


First Ever DC Comics and Hero Initiative Collaboration: Justice League of America #50

February 1, 2011

A collection of 100 Covers from Top artists around the world!


HOPE: The Hero Initiative

January 24, 2011

Ronin Studios to release a 188 page anthology to benefit HERO


Hero Initiative celebrates Mid-Ohio Con’s 30th year!

November 2, 2010

Archie Comics, New Fragrance from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and more!


Hero Initiative gets ready to Haunt Long Beach Comic Con

October 25, 2010

Booze and Banter party, Official LBCC Costume party New BPAL Perfume Release and much more!


Hero Initiative travels to New York Comic Con

October 4, 2010

First public display of Archie and New Avengers covers, Dawn Perfume, lunch with Joe Quesada and a great donation from Ford Motor Company!


ATOMIC COMICS HOSTS JASON AARON CASINO DAY

September 21, 2010

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NEW AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!

September 7, 2010

100 Top Artists Assemble for Hero Initiative's Next "Marvel 100" Project


The New Avengers 100 Hub

September 7, 2010

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Hero Initiative at Atlanta 's Dragon*Con

August 31, 2010

Labor Day weekend with Special Guest George Perez Premiere of new Dawn fragrances by Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab


Hero Initiative hits Baltimore Comic Con

August 26, 2010

Special Guest Tim Sale, Dick Giordano Award and Ford Donation Ceremony!


FORD DONATES TO COMIC ASSISTANCE GROUP IN LAUNCH OF NEW FIESTA

August 24, 2010

Donation Highlights Ford's Involvement in Comic Con Baltimore


HERO INITIATIVE ADDS DICK GIORDANO AWARD TO HARVEY AWARDS CEREMONY

August 23, 2010

New Annual Award to Recognize 'Humanitarian of the Year'


Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab releases limited edition Dawn scents at Dragon*Con

August 20, 2010

Four new scents based on popular Joseph Michael Linsner comics to benefit Hero Initiative


HERO INITIATIVE TRAVELS TO WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO

August 16, 2010

Exclusive Overstreet, Brian Azzarello, Prize Patrol and All-Star Signings are Highlights


Hero Initiative Appoints new members to its Disbursement Committee: Howard Chaykin and Walter Simonson

August 5, 2010

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Hero Initiative and Comic Legend Brian Azzarello Wants to take you to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field

August 2, 2010

All to benefit our worthy cause


Hero Initiative joins the masses at San Diego Comic-Con International

July 14, 2010

Get your Overstreet #40 debuting at SDCC! Have cocktails with your favorite Comic Book Icon!


Hero Initiative appoints official medical and financial services professionals

July 1, 2010

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Famed Writer Mark Waid Joins Hero Initiative Board of Directors

June 22, 2010

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Jimmy Cheung Anchors Hero Initiative at Charlotte, North Carolina’s Heroescon

June 3, 2010

And J. Scott Campbell sketches!


Punisher and Wolverine artist Steve Dillon visits New York City's Forbidden Planet on behalf of Hero Initiative

May 25, 2010

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Hero Initiative offers exclusive limited Edition Overstreet #40 featuring Conan

April 28, 2010

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Hero Initiative at Chicago's C2E2

April 13, 2010

Plans to party with Kirby Krackle and The Fuglees, tattoo a lucky fan and release new Witchblade fragrances! All in the name of charity!


PUBLISHER TO DEBUT FRAGRANCE LINE AT C2E2

April 12, 2010

TOP COW, HERO INITIATIVE AND BLACK PHOENIX ALCHEMY LABS TEAM UP FOR SIGNATURE WITCHBLADE FRAGRANCE LINE


Hero Initiative at San Francisco's Wonder-Con

March 29, 2010

Party at The Comic Art Museum benefiting Ed Hannigan Sponsored by Comic Outpost


HERO INITIATIVE AND ARCHIE COMICS TEAM UP FOR 'ARCHIE COVERS: FIFTY TIMES AN AMERICAN ICON'

March 24, 2010

50 new Archie covers by 50 great artists will benefit Hero Initiative


Hero Initiative at Canada's best comic con Wizard World Toronto!

March 24, 2010

Get your Grove on at Wizard World's Official Party at The Social sponsored by Hero Initiative


Hero Initiative at Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con!

March 8, 2010

Membership party featuring Tim Sale Three-Minute sketches!


Phoenix Comicon

May 23-26, 2013

Philadelphia Comic Con

May 30-2, 2013




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