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Marvel/FDNY Helmet Auction Goes Online

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The FDNY – long celebrated as New York City’s bravest – is being supported by some of the world’s greatest superheroes in honor of the Department’s 150th anniversary and New York Comic Con with an exclusive line of superhero inspired FDNY helmet designs. Featuring Spider-Man, The Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow and others, the helmets have been created for a charity auction that will raise money for the FDNY Foundation. The helmets were designed by the industry’s leading comic book artists including Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer, Joe Quesada, along with Damion Scott, Kaare Andrews, Walt Simonson and others who used their skills to render awe-inspiring illustrations of these recognizable heroes.

The helmets draw inspiration from some of Marvel’s greatest heroes. Quesada, a longtime FDNY supporter and the creative force behind “Heroes” a historic tribute book featuring Marvel superheroes in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, created a Captain America inspired helmet featuring his iconic shield. Damion Scott introduces the world famous web-slinger – Spider-Man – into a vibrant helmet design full of the character’s iconic blue and red. Other artists contributing to the program include Phil Jimenez, Phil Noto, and Joe Rivera.

The majority of the helmets were auctioned off at charity event on October 10, but those helmets not auctioned off at the event will be available for auction at the ReedPOP Supply Co eBay account from October 19-23. All money raised will go to benefit the FDNY Foundation, the official non-profit organization of the New York City Fire Department.

Marvel Super Heroes Join Forces With NYC Heroes

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Official Press Release

MARVEL SUPER HEROES JOIN FORCES WITH NYC HEROES

—Marvel Entertainment Partners with NYC & Company to Launch Co-Branded Merchandise Program Starring Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor and Hulk with Celebrated City Agencies NYPD and FDNY, Among Others—

—Apparel and Accessories Line Now Available at Toys“R”Us Times Square with a Portion of Proceeds to Benefit NYC and its Charitable Foundations—

New York City (April 25, 2011)—Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a global character-based entertainment licensing company, and NYC & Company, the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, today announced a unique collaboration that brings together legendary Super Heroes with New York City’s real-life heroes and iconic agencies. Starting today, Marvel and NYC & Company will launch an exclusive collection of co-branded merchandise featuring Super Hero favorites from the Marvel Universe alongside the NYPD, FDNY, New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission and Department of Sanitation.

“We are happy to partner with a great brand like Marvel” said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company. “Co-branding is an important part of our licensing strategy, and these products will build upon the success we have already had with New York City-themed merchandise at Toys“R”Us Times Square while promoting the people and agencies that admirably represent New York City.”

“We are always looking to expand in unique and creative ways and feel our partnership with NYC & Company enables both of our brands to reach new audiences,” said Paul Gitter, President of Consumer Products for North America, Marvel Entertainment. “New York City serves as home to many of the Super Heroes in the Marvel Universe so it’s only natural to team up these characters known of protecting the city from evil villains with the real men and women that keep this great city operating safely.”

The collection will feature apparel and accessories inspired by the men and women that serve New York City paired with some of Marvel’s most popular Super Heroes such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and Hulk. Featuring powerful designs set against some of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the collection will be available in array of styles and sizes for kids, juniors, men, and women.

The program will include T-shirts by JEM, hats and bags by Bioworld and accessories by Silver Buffalo with initial product available now at Toys“R”Us Times Square. As with all officially licensed City merchandise a significant portion of the proceeds from the sale of these products will benefit the New York City Police Foundation (www.nycpolicefoundation.org) and the FDNY Foundation (www.fdnyfoundation.org). Marvel hopes to expand the program nationwide.


About NYC & Company:

NYC & Company is the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For the official source on all there is to see and do in New York City, go to nycgo.com.

About Marvel Entertainment, LLC:

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information, visit www.marvel.com.

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It’s a wrap of the week, and we’ve got an extra long Around the Tubes since we missed yesterday’s edition.  Below you’ll find the latest news and reviews that we didn’t bring.  Hope you enjoy!

Around the Blogs:

The Beat – Rob Granito launches pay-for-chat plan; plan fails – Yeah, we won’t be paying.  But, if someone wants to pay to interview me….

ICv2 – ‘Dark Knight’ in Pittsburgh – Road trip anyone?

ICv2 – ‘Green Lantern’ Injury – Injuries are very common, Spider-Man just has a bad wrap and some horrible PR.

NY1 – Manhattan Company “Saves” Comic Books For The Digital Age – Nice to see digital comics get more coverage.

Fantagraphic Books – SPX adds Diane Noomin, Johnny Ryan as guests – I probably should start planning interviews and coverage now, I guess.

The Beat – SPX unveils 2011 flyer by Craig Thompson — UPDATED with more guests – Looking forward to this show.

Comics Alliance – New Avengers Team Up with FDNY for Free Fire Safety Comic [Preview] – Marvel continues to team up with New York City government.

Cheat CC – Top 10 Comic Books That Need To Be Video Games – Some interesting choices on this list.  What do you all think?

WonderCon Coverage:

Comicvine – WonderCon 2011: Geoff Johns

Comicvine – WonderCon 2011: J.T. Krul (Part 2-Aspen Comics)

Comicvine –WonderCon 2011: Peter David

Graphic Novel Reporter – WonderCon 2011: Two Views

Graphic Novel Reporter – WonderCon 2011 in Review

Movie Viral – WonderCon 2011 Recap and Gallery

Comics Alliance – Mattel Shows Off Gobs of ‘Green Lantern’ Movie Toys at WonderCon

Examiner – Recap: WonderCon 2011

Comicvine – WonderCon 2011: Green Lantern Emerald Knights Interviews

Around the Tubes Reviews:

Comics Alliance – Action Double Feature

Boing Boing – Anya’s Ghost

Comic Book Resources – Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #5

Bleeding Cool – Brightest Day #23 and Green Wake #1

Bleeding Cool – Nonplayer #1 and Fear Itself #1

Comicvine – Comic Book Reviews For The Week of 4/06/11

Kotaku – Week in Comics

Newsarama – Best Shots Rapid Reviews: FEAR ITSELF, BRIGHTEST DAY, More