STAN LEE TEAMS UP WITH HERO INITIATIVE ON FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Free Comic Book Day, May 7, is just around the corner and as many are
rushing to the stores to get the latest freebies, some are just excited
to celebrate another day. Comic artist Josh Medors has been struggling
with a rare form of spinal cancer for many years now, and what was once
in remission has recently returned. As tragic as this news is, one
thing is certain in the comic industry—there is no shortage of
superheroes, on paper and in real life.
Stan
Lee has become an international icon for creating the beloved comic
hero Spider-Man, and now he’s the one who’s a superhero. Stan Lee is
doing his own Marvel-Team Up courtesy of the Hero Initiative. Hero and
Marvel Comics are issuing a print of an original Josh Medors Spider-Man
piece. Only 250 of these prints will be made available, and only 50 of
these will be signed by Stan Lee himself. Copies of this exclusive
print will be made available first at Packrat Comics in Columbus, Ohio
during their free comic book day celebration and will be available
online at www.packratcomics.blogspot.com.
“We are thrilled to make the Hero Initiative our 2011 charity for
Free Comic Book Day as this year, helping a local artist brings it too
close to home” said Jamie Colegrove, owner of Packrat Comics. Colegrove
continued “Over the past year we have helped raise over $2500 to help
Josh with his medical bills and with Stan Lee’s help we hope to raise
even more, allowing Josh to heal and focus on his family instead of
worrying about the costly medications and therapies associated with his
cancer.”
In addition to hosting Josh Medors and the Hero Initiative, a rare
appearance by voice actor Billy West of Futurama fame, Nick Jones real
life US Marine turned superhero Marine Green Lantern Corps member John
Stewart in the upcoming live action Green Lantern movie, and Nicholas
Brendon, Xander Harris of Buffy the Vampire fame will on be on hand for
autographs and photos.
The Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for comic creators
who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of
life, and an avenue back into paying work. Since inception, the Hero
Initiative has been fortunate enough to benefit over 40 creators and
their families with over $400,000 worth of much-needed aid, fueled by
contributions! It’s a chance for everyone to become the hero and give
back something to the people who have given so much enjoyment.
In addition to the many celebrity guests, Packrat will host an array
of comic creators, including Steve Scott, Chris Sprouse and Jamie Snell,
a carnival of activities for kids with a bounce house and face
painting, a free concert with several local bands and stand up comedians
and a live wrestling event.
So on Saturday, May 7th, stop by your local comic shop, get a free
comic, have some fun and be the superhero to someone else by giving a
bit back.
For additional information contact Jamie Colegrove at (614) 527-8450 or via email at packratcomics@sbcglobal.net.
Established in 1993, Packrat Comics is a premier full service comic
book store family owned and operated by Jamie & Teresa Colegrove
serving all of central Ohio.