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During the madness that is San Diego ComicCon, Gail Simone approached Eric about creating an original illustration for the Comix4Sight auction benefiting comics writer John Ostrander. John has been battling glaucoma for years now. And s it says on the Comixs4sight website, if he loses the battle he loses his eyesight.

John has undergone surgery, and so far things seem to be going well. But the medical costs are quite high. Hence: the auction.

So Eric has illustrated a full splash page image of Supergirl from our Cosmic Adventures series.



This is now up on eBay, and the bidding his pushing the piece forward fast. To date, Eric has sold very little original art. This is an opportunity to own a a rare original image (not reproduced in print anywhere) and help a comics writer very much in need.

Even if this particular piece is out of your range, check the other items listed. There's a Tiny Titans original drawing by Franco Aureliani, a Daredevil study by Bruce Timm, original Mickey Mouse Sunday comics art by Jim Engel and much more. Apparently you can even be written into a comic by Ed Brubaker.

And if you don't want to participate in the auction, you can also donate directly via the PayPal "Pay" link on the website sidebar.

And please: Spread the word!

Via Evan Dorkin's blog, I just got word that long time SLG compatriot Scott Saavedra is suffering some serious health problems. Scott has been responsible for much of the graphic design behind my and Eric's various projects, and I believe our careers are better from his involvement.

Now, the comics industry is not exactly known for it's financial rewards or it's incredible safety net. So, to anyone who is able, please consider purchasing something from Scott's "Zazzle" site (see link below) or just donate something to help ease the burden.



Here's the link to Scott's blog.

Here's the link to Scott's Zazzle gallery featuring items he's designed.



And please, repost this. Pass it along to anyone you know who might be able to help.