Get your bids in on the Hero Initiative artwork public sale at Baltimore Comedian Con

Baltimore Comedian Con takes place subsequent week, one final get together earlier than the vacations take over. As a part of the festivities, the Hero Initiative is holding an artwork motion, administered by artwork skilled and Grasp of the Artist’s Version Scott Dunbier.

Artists whose work might be within the public sale embrace John Byrne, Frank Cho, Michael Cho, Tomm Coker, Kevin Eastman, Gene Ha, Kelley Jones, Shawn McManus, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kevin Nowlan, Dave Sim, Walter Simonson, Herb Trimpe, JK Woodward, and extra.

Artwork might be out there for viewing each on the Baltimore Comedian-Con, and at Hero Initiative’s web site right here.

The dwell public sale will happen Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 5pm on the Baltimore Comedian-Con (particular location to be introduced), previous to the Ringo Awards. Whereas in-person bidding is inspired, on-line proxy bids are additionally being taken – however they finish on Tuesday, October 25.

Dunbier tells The Beat that “In all probability 80% of those items had been finished explicitly for this public sale. I can’t stress what an important trigger Hero Initiative is, they assist these in want, typically DIRE want. Even should you don’t wish to bid on any artwork, I urge folks to donate to the fund and change into members—the work they do is that essential!”

To which we will solely say: AMEN. The Hero Initiative helps creators in want, and if something concerning the economics of working in comics, there are numerous creators in want. Particularly older cartoonists whose work is foundational to the world of popular culture, however passed off lengthy earlier than they may take part within the earnings.

Check out the public sale, and put in your proxy bids – or simply go to Baltimore Comedian Con. Company embrace Jill Thompson, Gene Luen Yang, Frank Miller and plenty of extra. It’s among the best exhibits of the 12 months!

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