The latest relief effort the beleaguered comics industry, #Creators4Comics begins today, with more than 100 comics creators auctioning off some unique items, The idea is to offer some truly unique items to raise funds for retailers through the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC). If you ever wanted to star in a Chip Zdarsky erotic comic, or hang out with Leah Williams drunk on her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island, today is your day. Auctions on these items, as well as scripts like Ram V’s These Savage Shores and art from Greg Capullo and Rafael Albuquerque are available right now, through the #Creators4Comics hashtag. Or just stick around a little longer and check out our round up of some of our favorites.
If you haven’t heard about the auction, check out the details below and our coverage from yesterday.
Creators/people run their own individual auctions by tweeting under the hashtag #Creators4Comics.
Twitter users scroll through the auction items under the hashtag and reply to individual item threads to place their bids.
The winning bidder donates directly to BINC and submits the proof of donation to the auctioneer to claim their item.
Want to skip right to the good stuff up for auction? Just search the Twitter hashtag #Creators4Comics.
First off, here are Zdarsky and Williams’ game-changing auctions.
https://twitter.com/zdarsky/status/1250409902838820865?s=20
For #Creators4Comics today, I'm auctioning:
"Get drunk with Leah Williams on Skype while she gives you a tour of her Animal Crossing island.”
• @ reply w your bids to this tweet!
• Opening bid: $10
• auction ends 4/20, 12pm EST
• Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation pic.twitter.com/evsP9fZ7sB— Leah #XFAQtor Williams (@mymonsterischic) April 15, 2020
Here’s the art that’s available, featuring Greg Capullo, Alex Maleev, Phil Jimenez, Jeff Lemire, Brad Anderson, Michael Gaydos, Danny Miki, Rafael Albuquerque and André Lima Araújo
https://twitter.com/GregCapullo/status/1250292498938773509
I am auctioning this recent color penciled Daredevil sketch, roughly 9×12 on a nice watercolor paper to assist comic book retailers and independent bookstores during this difficult period. Bid by replying to this tweet. Opening bid 150 USD. #Creators4Comics pic.twitter.com/DZDN7kh0BV
— Alex Maleev (@alexmaleev) April 15, 2020
Hi! #Creators4Comics is raising $ for comic shops & indie bookstores w/art, services, & more!
I’m contributing the original art to this @DCComics villains jam!
Bid right here on Twitter! ($1000 2 start)
Auction ends April 20 @12 PM EST.
(the winner donates directly to @BINC!) pic.twitter.com/cBGRJ3iLO6— Phil Jimenez (@Philjimeneznyc) April 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/JeffLemire/status/1250400370163097601
My @Creators4Comics donation. Signed 1 and 2 collections of Doomsday Clock, and an original colored piece by me over a Gary Frank image. Bidding starts at $100.
Bid by replying to this tweet, ends April 20, 12 pm EST, winner donates directly to @BincFoundation #Creators4Comics pic.twitter.com/wUDfBYnrWJ— Brad Anderson (@bdanderson13) April 15, 2020
Auctioning this Jessica Jones painted 11×17 pin-up to assist comic book retailers and independent bookstores during this difficult period. Bidding starts at $150.
Bid by replying to this tweet, ends April 20, 12 pm EST, winner donates directly to @BincFoundation
#Creators4Comics pic.twitter.com/4eMtZJyh5z— michael gaydos (@gaydosmichael) April 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/DannyMiki_/status/1250232060746199041
I'm taking part in #Creators4Comics! I'm offering a 11”x15” commission of a character of your choice.
• Bid by replying to this tweet.
• Opening bid: $300
• Auction ends April 20 @ 12 PM EST.
• Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation— Rafael Albuquerque (@rafaalbuquerque) April 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/erdna11/status/1250350235588558848
Plus, Mitch Gerads is going to be dropping some Strange Adventures pages soon…
https://twitter.com/MitchGerads/status/1250417011013767172
Here are various scripts and signed comics, featuring Marc Guggenheim, Kieron Gillen, Ram V, Steve Orlando, Greg Pak, Claudia Gray, Alex Paknadel, Caspar Wijngaard, Chris Ryall, Brandon T. Snider, Derek Charm, Preeti Chhibber
Today’s #Arrow pages.
One of the things I am going to auction off tomorrow for #Creators4Comics is a signed copy of ANY SCRIPT I’ve ever written. pic.twitter.com/bwkqY3sPEr
— Marc Guggenheim (@mguggenheim) April 14, 2020
Hey, #Creators4Comics. I am auctioning ONE issue of our The Ludocrats. The comic isn't available, and won't be until Diamond restarts. This is the first issue sold in the world. Start bid $20.
Tweet your bid here. Winner pays @BincFoundation direct. Auction ends April 20th 12PM pic.twitter.com/mO1BziSZH8
— Kieron Gillen (@kierongillen) April 15, 2020
#Creators4Comics I'm offering the full script to These Savage Shores #1 signed + a sketch.
Bid by replying to this tweet!
Auction ends April 20 @ 12 PM EST.
Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation
If you're not bidding, signal boost! <3 pic.twitter.com/h0XI3BtsdC— Ram V (@therightram) April 15, 2020
I'm are raising money for comic shops & indie bookstores under #Creators4Comics, by auctioning a set of scripts from MIDNIGHTER 1 – 12, chosen by you!
• Bid by replying to this tweet
• Opening bid – $20
• Auction ends 4/20 @ 12 PM EST
• Winner donates directly to @BINC pic.twitter.com/nVIzSBwWWG— Steve Orlando (@thesteveorlando) April 15, 2020
A thread of auctions to benefit comic shops as part of #Creators4Comics! First: a set of STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #1 covers, incl. rare variants!
Bid by replying to this tweet, opening bid $75. Ends 4/20, 12 pm EST. Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation. pic.twitter.com/YnMyuIbMMc
— Greg Pak (@gregpak) April 15, 2020
I'm auctioning off a signed copy of Master and Apprentice w/ Celebration-exclusive cover for #Creators4Comics!
• Bid by replying to this tweet!
• Opening bid: $30!
• Auction ends April 20 @ 12 PM EST
• Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation pic.twitter.com/InU1lXpU3Z— Claudia Gray (@claudiagray) April 15, 2020
For #Creators4Comics I'm auctioning my last copy of a comic that literally doesn't exist.
'Blue Blazes' was a calling card for editors (it worked). Only 25 copies exist. It's technically my first published work.Tweet bids here. Winner pays @BincFoundation. Ends April 20th 12PM pic.twitter.com/bhuZx1DP7s
— Dr. Alan Pokemon (@AlexPaknadel) April 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/Casparnova/status/1250404816968441857
Up for auction: @IDWPublishing Lim. Ed. Locke & Key: Head Games signed by @joe_hill & @GR_comics
+ 3 @SkeltonCrew Keys!
L&K vinyl cover!
Signed Head Games #1! #Creators4Comics!
• Bid by replying to this!
• Opening: $100!
• Ends 4/20, 12 PM EST!
• Winner donates to @BINC pic.twitter.com/irO7LCpIce— Chris Ryall (@chris_ryall) April 15, 2020
Let's raise money for comic shops & indie bookstores! I'm auctioning off $100+ worth of my Marvel young readers books for #Creators4Comics • Bid by replying to this tweet (US shipping only) • Auction ends April 20 @ 12PM EST • Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation. pic.twitter.com/8YN0NiSqW9
— Brandon T. Snider (@BrandonTSnider) April 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/derek_charm/status/1250416897167970304
I'm auctioning off a signed copy of SM: FFH: PETER AND NED'S ULTIMATE TRAVEL JOURNAL to raise money for comic shops & indie bookstores #Creators4Comics
• Bid by replying to this tweet (US only).
• Auction ends April 20 @ 12 PM EST.
• Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation pic.twitter.com/sp9uGE7KbG— Preeti Chhibber (@runwithskizzers) April 15, 2020
And misc, including a portfolio from Declan Shalvey, a statue from Cully Hamner, some Stranger Things merch from Matthew Modine, a Morganville Vampires gift basket from Rachel Caine, a 15 minute Skype call with Delilah S. Dawson
I'm taking part in #Creators4Comics! Offering something a little different; a 40 min portfolio review/discussion
-You must have an online portfolio
-Bid by replying to this tweet.
-Opening bid: $50
-Auction ends April 20 @ 12 PM EST.
-Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation— Declan Shalvey BOG BODIES out NOW (@declanshalvey) April 15, 2020
I'm taking part in the #Creators4Comics auction starting TODAY! I have a signed Superman statue I designed for @DCComics, along with the original design art! Both the base and box are signed- and I doodled on the box! Opening bid is $200. Here's what you do… 1/1 pic.twitter.com/ptsIU6navi
— Cully Hamner (@CullyHamner) April 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/MatthewModine/status/1250257543248707585
I'm auctioning off a Morganville Vampires gift basket for #Creators4Comics!
• Bid by replying to this tweet!
• Opening bid: $30!
• Auction ends April 20 @ 12 PM EST
• Winner donates directly to @BincFoundation— Rachel Caine is not writing currently. (@rachelcaine) April 15, 2020
Creators are raising money for comic shops & indie bookstores w #Creators4Comics.
I'm offering a 15 minute Skype call. Happy to critique your 1st pages or query letter, discuss the secrets of publishing/comics, or can jam on Star Wars or whatever you like!
Rules in next tweet.— Delilah S. Dawson (@DelilahSDawson) April 15, 2020
