2 posts tagged “charity”

Comic artist Tom Artis died earlier this month. To further complicate things for his wife and two young children, the family house was damaged by a tornado, and then looted, with someone stealing almost all of Tom's original art. Tom’s many credits included Judge Dredd, Aliens vs. Predator, Justice Society of America, She-Hulk, The Spectre, Green Arrow, and his own creation for DC Comics, (with friend and writer Peter Gillis),  Tailgunner Jo.

Currently the family doesn't have the capital to pay for Tom's funeral, much less repair the house, and get back on their feet after critical care costs. If you happen to find yourself flush with a little extra cash this month, and feel like doing something nice for someone you've never met, please consider donating to the:

Tom "TC" Artis and Family Memorial Fund.
c/o Marine Bank
Attn: Gale Krueger
1401 North Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62702

Got gift orders in, plus getting a big ol basket ready for Lea.  I found the cutest little anatomy model, plus a bunch of art supplies and canvases, and of course a ton of soaps, soaks and bath fizzies.  Also, my kitchen is a disaster, and by the time I got it all cleaned, there wouldn't be time to make soap before I have to start getting ready. 

I'm excited about tonight.  I should get to see a ton of old friends, many of whom I haven't seen since I stopped publishing underground comics.  I wish it wasn't a tragedy that brought us all together again, but frankly, the comics crew lives for drama, so in a weird way, it kinda fits the modus operendi of that group.  :)

Now...if only I could lose 20 pounds before tonight. ;)