The Hero Initiative has announced their plans for MegaCon, taking place in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center from February 27 – March 1, 2009. Fan-favorite artist George Perez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Avengers) and writer/artist, Dan Jurgens (Action Comics, Countdown) will both be appearing and signing at The Hero Initiative booth (#525) over the course of the show.

"For far too long, we, as an industry, failed to come together as a group to help those who needed it. The Hero Initiative has changed all that and it really is an honor to chip in and offer assistance to our friends and colleagues who have shared so much of their talent and creative energy over the years," said Jurgens in a recent press release.

Also signing at the booth will be several artists who contributed to The Hero Initiative's Hulk 100 Project, including Jim Cheung (New Avengers), Mike Perkins (Captain America) and Andy Smith (Project Superpowers).

In addition to the signings at MegaCon, The Hero Initiative is currently auctioning off the chance for lucky fans to have lunch with some of their favorite creators, including Jurgens, Pérez, Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier, Catwoman) and DC Executive Editor Dan DiDio through their eBay auction. Fans who win the auction will also receive an exclusive sketch from the creator. Interested fans can place their bids and view what's up for auction here.

For more information, please visit www.megaconvention.com. For more information on The Hero Initiative, please visit www.heroinitiative.org.