LOS ANGELES (July 10, 2008) - The Hero Initiative is bringing Greg Land to this year's Paradise Toronto Comicon!  Don't miss out on the following amazing booth schedule:

Saturday, July 12 (con hours 10:00-7:00)
10:30-12:30: Greg Land
1:00-2:00: Cameron Stewart
2:30-4:30: Greg Land

Sunday, July 13 (con hours 10:00-5:00)
10:30-1:30: Greg Land
11:00-12:30: Francis Manapul
12:00-1:00: J. Torres

J. Torres' appearance on Sunday includes FREE comics with donations to Hero!  Torres will be bringing a few different titles for adults and kids alike so everyone will have a good time.

In addition, stop by The King Room on Saturday between 5:00-6:00 for the first ever Hero Sketch Fest featuring Francis Manapul, Andy Belanger, Cary Nord, Ramon Perez, CK Russell and Pat Olliffe!  All proceeds with benefit Hero.

For more information, visiti http://www.torontocomicon.com/.

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 yesterdays' 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.  For more information, call 310-909-7809 or visit www.HeroInitiative.org.

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For more information, please contact:
Janine Bielski
The Hero Initiative
310-909-7809
HeroInitiative@aol.com