Stuart Levy’s Japan relief efforts and more
A few weeks ago we were ragging on Tokyopop CEO Stu Levy for insensitive tweeting, and business mistakes, but now he's in Sendai, helping with relief efforts, tweeting about it:
Continue ReadingCBLDF and Cryptozoic team for comics creator trading cards
We've seen trading cards for everything from NASCAR to bakeries, so why not cartoonists? Trading cards were a huge fad in the '90s, so it's not surprising that most of the cartoon trading sets we've seen hail from that era. But now, the current crop of superstars is getting its OWN trading card legacy, courtesy of the CBLDF and Cryptozoic Entertainment, called The Liberty Trading Cards. The set will spotlight the Fund's exploits in defending the First Amendment and include sketch cards, chase cards and autographs, along with more than 70 of today's top creators.
Continue ReadingThe Beat UN-gift list: Plant your butt where Frank Miller planted his
The CBLDF is auctioning off a very interesting item: Frank Miller's Drawing Chair, SIGNED.
Continue ReadingGirl Wonder seeks new board
Girl-Wonder.org, the mostly superhero-focused organization for female readers and characters is looking for new board members.
Continue ReadingSpidey teams with Bloomberg for jobs
In the proud tradition of Superman fighting landmines and other great didactic comics of the past, Marvel and the Mayor's Office of NYC have teamed for a comic book teaching New Yorkers about resources available for their job hunts. "Spider-Man, You're Hired" "features an unemployed Peter Parker starting his job search, is the Administration’s latest effort to connect out-of-work to New Yorkers to job training and placement services."
Continue ReadingSteve Rude thanks people for support, keeps home
There have been many grassroots "cartoonist benefits" of late and the way things are going, there are bound to be many more. One of the most alarming recent calls to action was the news that Steve Rude was in danger of losing his house, and a resulting art sale. In his newsletter, The Dude reports that the house has been saved, and he's overwhelmed:
Continue ReadingSpidey says: “Change your smoke alarm batteries!”
The Fire Dept. of New York -- and other fire safety organizations -- promote the time changes in fall and spring as a reminder to change your smoke detector batteries -- doing so saves lives and property. As someone who lost a lot of her childhood comics in a fire that was undetected by a fire alarm, I can testify that this is a really great cause and a good reminder.
Continue ReadingThought cloud: E.C. Segar and rent parties
Times are tough, people. Several folks in our comics community can't pay the rent this month and are raising funds via selling cool things. Help them out if you see fit.
Continue ReadingIt’s Wonder Woman Day
In Portland, OR and Flemington, NJ.. Celebrate the season and please give to help stop domestic violence.
Continue ReadingNice Art: Steve “The Dude” Rude paints at the CBLDF
Even with his own financial problems going on, the Dude still has time to help out the CBLDF. What a guy. Support either good cause and get some great art in return.
Continue ReadingNYCC 10: Hero Initiative Signing Schedule — #333
Share this link on Facebook!TweetAnd the great talent at Hero’s booth, #333, is as follows: Friday, October 8 1030-1130: Francis Manapul 1230-130: Cully Hamner 130-230: Bob Hall 400-530: Miguel Sepulveda + Fernando Dagnino Saturday, October 9 130-230: Greg Capullo 230-400: John Romita Sr. 430-530: Miguel Sepulveda + Fernando Dagnino Sunday, October 10 1030-1230: Mike Perkins 100-230: Mike McKone More here
Continue ReadingCox joins CBLDF as Development Manager
And our second press release about a comics retailer getting another job in as many minutes, Alex Cox, formerly of the much-missed comics shop Rocketship in Brooklyn, has joined the CBLDF as Development Manager. Just to tie up all the loose ends, Shy Allott, who formerly held the position, has joined Dr. Sketchy's as Sponsorship Coordinator. Congrats to everyone who is now employed!
Continue ReadingFriends of Lulu going away; Comics Are For Everyone showing up
Over on her blog, Valerie D'Orazio announces that as of January she will no longer be running Friends of Lulu, the organization formed to promote women in comics. Instead she'll be putting her efforts toward a new organization called "Comics are for Everyone."
Continue ReadingHero Initiative announces Dick Giordano Humanitarian of the Year Award
Via PR, as alluded to in an earlier post, the Hero Initiative is introducing a new award to be presented at the Harveys on Saturday, Dick Giordano Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Continue ReadingCAPS auction to benefit Heath and Reese
Share this link on Facebook!TweetOn August 25th CAPS, The Comic Art Professional Society is hosting a benefit auction on August 25 in Burbank to support veteran comics artists Russ Heath and Ralph Reese, and they are looking for donations: Fifty percent of the proceeds from these auctions will go to CAPS, but the remaining [...]
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