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Hero Initiative Rolls Out Massive SDCC 2018 Plans

July 13, 2018

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Press Release:

The Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need, is travelling into Comic-Con International in San Diego, July 18-22. We have exclusives, parties, and special guests throughout the weekend that you will not want to miss! Booth #5003 is the place to be!

Things kick off Wednesday July 18th with Gabe Eltaeb’s Comic Kickoff Fundraiser and Party at Basic Bar and Pizza at 410 10^thAve. in San Diego from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.! Win great raffle prizes, meet amazing artists and have a couple drinks all to support Hero initiative! Artists in attendance include Todd Nauck, Jim Calafiore, and more.

The parties continue July 19^th with Stone Brewing’s annual Hop-Con! Stone’s famous w00tstout beer will flow at Stone’s World Bistro, and artist Joe Jusko has the honor to create this year’s label and print. Prints will be available for sale at the venue and at Hero’s booth at the convention! Don’t miss out on this epic event! Proceeds benefit get your tickets NOW!

Joe Jusko will anchor the Hero booth, #5003, all weekend, and will be joined by guest creators Dan Jurgens, Adam Warren, Ken Lashley, John Layman, and Paul Levitz!

Jusko pulls duty again as he’s the cover artist on Hero’s yearly limited edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #48. This catch-all of crucial comics info is limited to 500 copies in hardcover only at $35, so make sure you grab one at out booth and have Joe sign it as well!

Hero is also your exclusive go-to for CGC Signature Series signings for top creators Rafael Albuquerque, Chris Burnham, Amanda Conner, Dave Gibbons, Dan Jurgens, Joe Jusko, Ron Marz, Jai Nitz, Ann Nocenti, Jimmy Palmiotti, Dan Panosian, Tom Raney, and Marv Wolfman. Drop your books off at CGC, booth #4315 no later than Friday July 20 by 5:00 p.m., and get your Signatures Series without the hassle of lines!