Sky-Dog Press, Baltimore Comic-Con Exhibitors "Drawing Strength" For Katrina Survivors

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Creators Come Together for Star-Studded Benefit Sketchbook Launch in Baltimore

Hurricane Katrina caused unimaginable devastation, destruction and human suffering, and just as with any disaster, unprecedented destruction and suffering calls for an outpouring of generous response. Doing their part to help, many of the talented comics creators appearing at the Baltimore Comic-Con (September 16-17, Baltimore Convention Center) have come together to put together a benefit sketchbook, to be offered for sale in an exclusive limited print run at the show. All proceeds from the book will go to Habitat for Humanity's "Operation Home Delivery," creating low-income housing for Katrina's survivors.


cover art: Mike Wieringo

 

"Baltimore Comic-Con is the first major US comics convention since the Katrina tragedy," said contributor/publisher John Gallagher, "so we, as creators, are really trying to come together to raise funds, awareness, and a feeling of unity in the comics community." The sketchbook idea came from a conversation between Gallagher and his Roboy Red co-creator Rich Faber, as they both expressed a desire to help the Katrina victims. Within minutes, they had the idea, and name a sketchbook, "Drawing Strength." With the help of Baltimore Comic-Con organizer Marc Nathan, Gallagher and Faber contacted almost all the show's guests over the weekend, and the response has been overwhelming, with Brandon Peterson, Greg Horn, Mark McKenna, Jim Calafiore, Mike Manley, Neil Vokes, Marc Hempel, Mark Wheatley, Faber, Gallagher, & The Luna Bros already on board, offering sketches and pin-ups for the project.

Walter Simonson

JG Jones
Frank Cho
Joseph Michael Linsner
Neil Vokes
Marc Hempel
Howard Chaykin
Brandon Peterson

Mark McKenna

All characters ©their respective owners.

 

Full Contributor List (Just Added)
JG Jones
Luna Bros.
Frank Cho
John K. Snyder III
Neil Vokes
Jim Calafiore
Walter Simonson
Mark McKenna
Billy Tucci
Smith/Champagne
Mark Wheatley
Danielle Corsetto
Marc Hempel

Mike Manley
Steve Conley
Bonaia Rosado
Brandon Peterson
Todd Dezago
Craig Rousseau
Howard Chaykin
Don Rosa
Howard Porter
Ron Garney
Terry Moore
Jim Starlin
Harry Roland
Jamie Biggs
Jamar Nicholas
Joseph Michael Linsner
Rich Faber
Joanna Estep
Andy Runton
Ande Parks
Mark Texeira
Eric Powell
Woodall/Talbot
Tom Bancroft
John Gallagher

 

Featuring an emotional color cover by Mike Wieringo!

More info will be forthcoming as Baltimore Comic-Con exhibitors contributors continue to join the "Drawing Strength" cause, and, for those unable to attend the Baltimore Show, the sketchbook is available for sale online at Gallagher's Sky-Dog Press website. www.skydogcomics.com