#SuitsForHeroes PPE fundraiser art auction starts Aug. 1

Heads up, comic book fans! The incredible double-sized conclusion to Comic Odyssey‘s #SuitsForHeroes initiative is upon us.

Following a donation drive at the Suits For Heroes website, fans are now invited to bid on high-quality prints of the campaign’s distinctive art pieces in a blind online auction. Filipino comic book artists and the country’s top comic book shops joined forces for the #SuitsForHeroes PPE fundraiser. They launched this to help purchase personal protective equipment for real-life superheroes: the Filipino health workers fighting COVID-19.

Comic book all-stars

From August 1-7, those interested may visit the site and place their bids, with the highest bid for each winning the print. Each print will be rendered on 12×18″ board paper, and autographed by the artist who created it.

The inspiration for #SuitsForHeroes was the notion that frontliners, through their efforts to save lives, are just as super and heroic as the characters appearing in comic books. To pay tribute to them, Comic Odyssey approached the artists who draw the adventures of the world’s most famous superheroes. Every artist said yes, and the biggest challenge was giving each of them enough time to complete their work.

The internationally recognized Filipino comic legends who contributed their time and talents are Whilce Portacio (X-Men), Leinil Yu (X-Men, Superman: Birthright), Stephen Segovia (Joker/Harley, Hellions), Kajo Baldisimo (TRESE, Buffy), Mico Suayan (Batman, Bloodshot), and Harvey Tolibao (Green Arrow, Green Lantern) with Levy Ramirez (Deathstroke) on colors.

In addition to the six prints, the highlight of the collection is the original artwork of Suayan, who decided to forego digital media to create a physical painting for his piece.

Comic Odyssey spearheaded the #SuitsForHeroes initiative, in association with fellow comic retailers with Filbar’s and Planet X, and in partnership with Wunderman Thompson Philippines. Proceeds from #SuitsForHeroes will benefit the PPE-purchasing operations of Frontline Feeders Philippines, Kaya Natin, and Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation Incorporated.