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Hero Initiative and Special Guest Steve Dillon to appear at Wizard World Philadelphia

Sat, June 13th, 2009 at 10:39AM (PDT)

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Official Press Release

Hero initiative is proud to announce it’s attendance at Wizard world Philadelphia, June 19-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with special guest Steve Dillon from London, England. Dillon, the artist of critically acclaimed Preacher and Wolverine: Origins, has generously committed his time to raise money for Hero Initiative at Wizard World, so stop by booth (532/631) and be the lucky recipient of a sketch or signature while contributing to a wonderful cause.

In addition, ask our helpful volunteers about becoming a Hero Initiative member! All new members who sign up on site will get a FREE Punisher #1 Hero Initiative/Atomic variant! ( See Attached for cover)

Schedule is as follows:

FRI., JUNE 19 (HOURS 12-7)

100-200: Tom Raney

200-330: Steve Dillon

500-630: Steve Dillon

SAT., JUNE 20 (HOURS 10-7)

1230-130: Greg Pak + Fred Van Lente

130-230: Steve Dillon

330-430: Jimmy Palmiotti

430-630: Steve Dillon

SUN., JUNE 21 (HOURS 11-5)

130-400: Steve Dillon

About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.

Keywords:  hero initiative, steve dillon, wizard world

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