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September 10th, 2007 4:15 PM

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UNSCREWED! Sept Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --

New Wave of auctions to benefit exploited creators

UNSCREWED!, the organization created by comics creators, fans, and retailers to combat illegal, unethical and exploitive practices in the comics publishing industry, announced a new wave of benefit auctions to provide relief to the artists and writers exploited by a dishonest would-be publisher. Since its inception in January, UNSCREWED! has grown quickly, amassing support from top name talents in the comic book industry, as well as many who are just beginning their careers. Full reports of all Unscrewed! activities can be found at the website: http://www.unscrewedcomic.com

This latest round of auctions features 13 items available for view here:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21

The current slate of auctions includes --

Nine UNSCREWED! shot glasses -

“Raise a toast to bringing accountability to comics!” says media rep Danny Donovan. “We announced the a run of these items earlier in the year and the response was overwhelming to say the least. These beautiful handcrafted (made in the USA) shot glasses are dishwasher safe and will be the perfect convention after party item in ‘08. For those who missed out when they were originally offered, here are nine such masterpieces, printed with the UNSCREWED! logo and the website on the front.”

Starting bid $22.50

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Handmade Doll by Mercedes Lackey -

“From the hand of famed fantasy author and loved Dragon*Con guest Mercedes Lackey, author of such novels as ‘Children of the Night’ and ‘Elvenborn’.. As well as writing the SERENITY trade paperback as a companion piece to the Joss Whedon film spun out of the cult favorite sci-fi show FIREFLY. As well as ‘Mapping The World of Harry Potter’ which was released in early 2006. --

This doll looks shockingly lifelike, it’s delicate features painstakingly crafted exclusively for the auction for UNSCREWED! Standing about two feet tall it is an exceptional must have for any doll lover, or fan of the author. Make someone’s Christmas extra special and do a good deed all in one fell swoop!”

Starting bid: $60.00

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Signed Steve Rude Sketchbook -

“Steve ‘the dude’ Rude, creator of NEXUS, and Dark Horse Comics’ THE MOTH and artist on countless titles over the years such as X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM, is by far one of the most influential artists over the past few decades. His paintings and drawings capture the essence of the characters he’s working on like few others. This exclusive limited run (565 of 1450) sketchbook allows you to get a glimpse into the creative process of one of the true legends of the industry. Anyone interested in becoming an artist or anyone who just appreciates the art of the medium would do well to possess one of these rare gems in their personal library. Signed by the artist in question makes it all the more precious.”

Starting bid: $30.00

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Drawing Heads And Hands - Andrew Loomis -

“Andrew Loomis is best remembered now for a series of art instruction books that continues to influence realist artists, though they are in 2004 all out of print, except for some excerpts available from the art publisher Walter Foster. The Loomis family, who still holds the copyrights to all the books published by Andrew Loomis, has not expressed any intention of re-printing any of his work in recent days despite popular demand.
Noted comic book artists Alex Ross and Steve Rude cite Loomis as an influence.
This copy is a twelfth printing from 1978. The book was originally released in 1956. The outside cover is not in great shape but the interior pages are in good condition. Drawing The Head Hands is no longer in print.”

Starting bid: $40.00

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Signed MOEBIUS sketchbook - Folles Perspectives -

“French artist Moebius is best known for some of his breath-taking Marvel paintings which were reprinted in ‘THE ART OF MARVEL COMICS’ hardcover coffee table book. One of the first ‘European styled’ artists to make a splash in American comics, Jean Henri Gaston Giraud better known under his nom de guerre Moebius produced some of the most awe inspiring versions of some of comics most iconic characters. His work has long been lauded in other mediums, and is someone who has been called by some as ‘an artist’s artist.’ This signed piece is a treasure for anyone who prides themselves as an appreciator of art in all its forms.”

Starting bid: $25.00

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Signed Original Moon Man Art -

“Some fans may wonder ‘who is MOON MAN?’ and they wouldn’t be alone, the character made his first and only appearance in Mystic Comics #5 cover date May 1941. In an era where masked Mystery Men could come and go in almost the same breath, Moon Man was sadly one of those who’s 15 minutes of fame were fleeting, however the same could not be said of his creator, Fred Gaurdineer. Gaurdineer was an comic book writer -artist best known for his work in the 1930s and 1940s during what historians and fans call the Golden Age of Comic Books, and for his 1950s art on the Western comic-book series The Durango Kid. A pioneer of the medium itself, Gaurdineer contributed a feature to the seminal Action Comics #1, the comic book that introduced Superman. Guardineer wrote, drew and lettered the 12-page magician-hero feature "Zatara" which ran in Action Comics through 1951.
This is an original signed inked sketch of Moon-Man by Don Newton from around 1969. Newton signed it as Guardineer for a tribute book. Lovers of the Golden Age of comics are sure to appreciate its one of a kind history.”

Starting bid: $25.00

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“Unscrewed! is proud to also present a series of original pieces by someone near and dear to the Unscrewed! mission. Cartoonist Jim MacQuarrie, best known for his work on the website: http://www.monkeyspit.net/ is also one of the driving forces behind Unscrewed! and a talented artist to boot. His most recent work can be seen in About Comics' Licensable Bear #4. The cartoons being auctioned here are original art from his online comic, The Fourth Wall, which ran at Monkey Spit from 2002 to 2006.

Rocketeer Parody Art (drawn for 25th anniversary of Rocketeer; unpublished) - Starting bid $10.00

Hulk: Pop-Ups Bad! - Starting bid $10.00

Inferiority Complex #2 (parody of Infinite Crisis #2 cover) - Starting bid $10.00

Inferiority Complex #3 (parody of Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 cover) - Starting bid $10.00

World War Hulk Parody: Hulk Dump!!! (drawn at Wizard World Chicago 2007) - Starting bid: $10.00

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Galactus INDIGESTION! -

“Artist Joe Zierman artist for BIG BANG COMICS, among other things over the years such as Marvel Comics’ FANTASTIC FOUR, etc did this original piece featuring the devourer of worlds GALACTUS after ingesting a something so disgusting even the mighty Galactus could not keep it down. While it is based upon an ‘inside joke’ it is a fantastic cartoon by an incredible artist, pretend like you’re with the ‘in crowd’ and own this wonderful piece.”

Starting bid: $10.00

Ten pages from SAM AND TWITCH signed by artist Chris Scott -

“Sam and Twitch the detectives constantly hounding Todd McFarlene’s ‘Spawny, Spawny little guy.’ later spun out into their own title from Todd McFarlene Productions, have carved a place in comic book history, and you can own a piece of it with these beautiful pages. Chris Scott, artist of SAM AND TWITCH, as well as a number of other titles from IMAGE COMICS, BOOM STUDIOS, etc. hand-signed each page Taken from various issues of the monthly title you receive a slew of beautiful story pages, a must have for SPAWN fans, and original art collectors.

Starting bid: $100.00

Media representative Danny Donovan says “we wish to again thank all the creators who have offered their support via donations and all around well wishes for the organization, it is through the kindness you’ve shown that we are able to help people and make a stand against those who would try to abuse talent that drives the industry by not treating them as professionals that deserve an honest pay for services rendered.”

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