.Creators4Comics — a fundraising effort which saw more than 600 auctions by comic creators, authors and celebrities to benefit comic book retailers — raised more than $400,000 during its six day run earlier this month, the organization has announced
), #Creators4Comics ran on social media between April 15 and 20, with more than 635 auctions of anything from signed books to original artwork — and, in some cases, specially created stores — being offered with all proceeds going toCreators offering auctions included Frank Miller, Neil Gaiman, Patton Oswalt, Kelly Sue DeConnick, andcreator Mike Mignola. In total, $433,166 was raised as a result of the campaign, according to organizers.
"When Kami began recruiting a few of us to launch this effort, we all said yes immediately because it was a way to help. We had no idea how successful it would be,” Bond toldvia email. “But we all desperately wanted to do something to help stores — it only makes sense that so many other creators felt the same way and joined in so generously with their time and talents.
In a statement, Pam French, BINC executive director, added, “Thank you to the leaders of #Creators4Comics for having the vision to understand how comic retailers would be impacted by this pandemic. Their passion to help and to act quickly to engage this community has helped raise the most funds BINC has ever received in one day. You used your influence to shine a spotlight on the need comic retailers are facing.
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