“Proof of Heroes” is a gallery exhibition featuring nearly 300 comic book cover printer’s proofs, spanning a decade (1964-1974) of Julius Schwartz’ 42 year run as Editor at DC Comics.
Julius Schwartz began working as an editor at (what is now known as DC Comics) in 1944! During the 1950s & 60s, he oversaw the revival of superheroes such as the Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, the Batman, and the Atom, which led to the Silver Age of comic books.
These one-of-a-kind Printer’s Proof’s were originally sent to Schwartz for his final approval, before their commercial print run. The covers feature artwork from such icons as Nick Cardy, Murphy Anderson, Neal Adams, Carmine Infantino, Mike Kaluta and many, many more!
When The Hero Initiative approached Tate about the idea of showcasing this collection in our upstairs gallery space, Bear and Bird, he jumped at the chance to share these unusual and rare collectibles with South Florida comic book fans. “These covers are a part of DC Comics history, they are totally unique and cool,” said Tate Ottati. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to offer a really great gallery event for our customers and to also help out The Hero Initiative with their very worthwhile cause.”
All the covers in this collection will be available for sale at the price of $100 and include a unique Certificate of Authenticity.
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PROOF OF HEROES at TATE'S COMICS, Lauderhill, Florida (21 Jan 2012)
Proof of Heroes & George Pérez and Alex Saviuk signing at TATE'S 1/21/12
George Pérez and Alex Saviuk signing at TATE'S Comics, Inc. in
Lauderhill, Florida. Took place on: Saturday, January 21, 2011 from
2-4pm
George Pérez and Alex Saviuk came by to do an in-store signing in
support of the gallery opening of "Proof of Heroes: The Julius Schwartz
Printer’s Proof Cover Collection"; and "The Justice League of America
100 Project Exhibition and On-Site Auction". Both events were in benefit
of The Hero Initiative.
“Proof of Heroes” is a gallery exhibition featuring nearly 300 comic
book cover printer’s proofs, spanning a decade (1964-1974) of Julius
Schwartz’ 42 year run as Editor at DC Comics.
Julius Schwartz began working as an editor at (what is now known as
DC Comics) in 1944! During the 1950s & 60s, he oversaw the revival
of superheroes such as the Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, the Batman,
and the Atom, which led to the Silver Age of comic books.
These one-of-a-kind Printer’s Proof’s were originally sent to
Schwartz for his final approval, before their commercial print run. The
covers feature artwork from such icons as Nick Cardy, Murphy Anderson,
Neal Adams, Carmine Infantino, Mike Kaluta and many, many more!
When The Hero Initiative approached Tate about the idea of showcasing
this collection in our upstairs gallery space, Bear and Bird, he jumped
at the chance to share these unusual and rare collectibles with South
Florida comic book fans. “These covers are a part of DC Comics history,
they are totally unique and cool,” said Tate Ottati. “We are thrilled to
have the opportunity to offer a really great gallery event for our
customers and to also help out The Hero Initiative with their very
worthwhile cause.”
All the covers in this collection will be available for
sale at the price of $100 and include a unique Certificate of
Authenticity.
I'm not in Austin this year for SXSW, but, per tradition, we are
semi-covering it this year. Here are some SXSW announcements that were
sent to me. Since I get over 100 emails a day, please put "SXSW" in
your headline subject, otherwise your message will not be read or used
for a future SXSW announcement.
In their 8th annual SXSW Opening Day Bash party, IODA (Independent
Online Distribution Alliance) announced the confirmed lineup: thirteen
bands, playing all day March 14th on two stages.
What: IODA's Opening Day Bash at SXSW
Where: Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River Street, Austin, Texas
When: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Time: 12 - 6 PM
Too kool to admit to not knowing some of these bands? No problem, download the free Sampler
Artists on the bill: The Wedding Present, Thee Oh Sees, Oddisee, Y La
Bamba, Pillow Fight (this is Dan The Automator's latest project),
Tycho, Poliça (Minneapolis' latest buzzzzzzzzz band), Dan Mangan,
Ruthie Foster, Bright Moments, Tiago Iorc, Bam Bam, and Daniel Ahearn
& The Jones.
PROOF OF HEROES at TATE'S COMICS, Lauderhill, Florida (21 Jan 2012)
DARTH VADER (21 Jan 2012), art by George Pérez at 
PROOF OF HEROES at TATE'S COMICS, Lauderhill, Florida (21 Jan 2012)
PROOF OF HERO at BEAR AND BIRD, Lauderhill, Florida (21 Jan 2012)
SUPERMAN #57 (Spain) (Feb 2012)
