In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, comics creators shared their talents by lauding the firemen, policemen, medical technicians and everyday citizens that were the real-life heroes of September 11. Numerous anthologies of artwork commemorating September 11 have been created including Marvel Comics HEROES and A MOMENT OF SILENCE, Alternative Comics 9-11: EMERGENCY RELIEF trade paperback anthology, and Dark Horse and DC Comics SEPTEMBER 11 two-volume set. Now some of this artwork will be on display beginning January 22, 2002 in New York City. Teaming up with the non-profit New York City Comic Book Museum (NYCCBM), Marvel Comics and Alternative Comics are presenting this inspiring exhibit of comic artwork created in the aftermath of the attacks. To celebrate these artistic endeavors and the heroes celebrated, the NYCCBM is joined by the New York City Fire Museum in honoring the firemen, policemen, and their families, as well as New York citizens and fans of comic book art everywhere affected by the tragedy. The exhibit contains artwork from the Marvel Comics book HEROES and the Alternative Comics release 9-11: EMERGENCY RELIEF and features art from SPIDER-MAN artist John Romita Sr., Neal Adams, Alex Ross (X-MEN, BATMAN) and Frank Cho (LIBERTY MEADOWS), to name a few of the many dozens of cartoonists represented. HEROES is now in its third printing, and has already raised over $750,000 for September 11-related charities, and January will see Marvel's follow-up A MOMENT OF SILENCE, also a charity benefit book. Alternative Comics 9-11: EMERGENCY RELIEF a 208-page trade paperback anthology of non-fiction autobiographical stories related to the September 11 tragedy goes on sale in early January, with all of the publishers proceeds going to benefit the American Red Cross general fund. The comic art exhibit runs from January 22, 2002 through February 7, 2002 at the New York City Fire Museum located at 278 Spring Street; phone 212-691-1303 or visit www.nycfiremuseum.org for more information.
