ComicBookShelf.Com Gives Back To The Industry
Starting October 1, ComicBookShelf.com , one of
Northern California's leading online graphic novel retailers, will be
giving back to the comic book industry by donating a percentage of
every sale to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and the Hero
Initiative.
"I'm passionate about comics, and I know that the field as we know it
wouldn't be what it is today without the work of The Comic Book Legal
Defense Fund and the Hero Initiative," says ComicBookShelf.com
President Dan Shahin. "These two groups are watching out for the
legal rights and well being of our field, so I'm proud to give back
for all the important work that they do by donating 10% of every sale
placed on ComicBookShelf.com -- 5% to each organization -- between now
and the end of the year." Shahin adds, "To make an even bigger
diifference, we're going to double that donation between now and
November 1. As always, shipping is 100% free with no minimum purchase
making it easy to shop and support the comics community at the same
time."
"ComicBookShelf.com's generosity will go a long way to help the
CBLDF," says the Fund's Executive Director Charles Brownstein. "Their
donations come as we prepare to defend the First Amendment rights of
retailer Gordon Lee at trial in Georgia next month. It's this kind of
support that keeps the Fund strong enough to defend the Free
Expression rights of the comic book field."
"Dan runs a great store in Hijinx Comics in San Jose, and an
outstanding online store as well," said Jim McLauchlin, The Hero
Initiative president. "His generosity is greatly appreciated in
helping Hero raise funds to provide the much-needed and life-saving
services we provide."
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ComicBookShelf.com is a website devoted to the medium of comics in
graphic novel format. Users can log in to review and tag books to
power a custom graphic novel recommendation algorithm designed to
connect the right readers with the right comics. Shipping is always
absolutely free with no minimum purchase or books can be picked up in
person at Hijinx Comics in San Jose, CA to earn additional savings.
For more information, go to www.comicbookshelf.com, email
info@comicbookshelf.com or contact Dan Shahin at (408) 728 - 9203.
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund was founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3
non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of First
Amendment rights for members of the comics community. Donations and
inquiries should be directed to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund at
info@cbldf.org or 800-99-CBLDF. For more information on the CBLDF,
please visit www.cbldf.org
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered
not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book
creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays'
creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for
essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a
chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have
given us so much enjoyment. For more information, visit
www.HeroInitiative.org or call 310-909-7809.
