Comicpalooza Charity Auction
Hosted by The Houston Roller Derby

Proudly invites you to participate in our 1st charity auction at Comicpalooza 2010!

Comicpalooza was first held July 19, 2008 in the lobby of the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in Katy, Texas. It wasnt a comic convention; it was a simple signing event set to coincide with the release of "The Dark Knight." Comicpalooza was conceived as a means of helping local comic creators reach the media and the public. It was fun for all dozen or so comic creators who showed up. We had no idea what it would rapidly grow into.
Comicpalooza 2009 was re-imagined as a two-day comic book festival set in a local mall, again with a strong emphasis on promoting creators, connecting with the media, and fostering new growth in the fan base. We featured guests like David Mack, Terry Moore, Steve Scott, Tom Hodges, Mat Johnson, Andy Kuhn, Dirk Strangely and others, and added events like special screenings, Q&A sessions, and the charity live art benefit. The event was so successful we drew more fans than any other Houston comic convention in 15 years.
March 26th, 2010 will see Comicpalooza re-invented again as a multi-format convention celebrating not just comics, but also sci-fi and fantasy, horror, steam punk, New Media, movies, film, and gaming of all types. Our venue has again changed. This time to the most prestigious convention center in Houston, the George R. Brown Convention Center, where we hope to serve both creators and fans as we have in the past.

We will be holding a charity auction on Friday, March 26th. We are asking all our guest and dealers if they would like to help in our endeavor to give back to the community. All proceeds from our auction will be split between two charities, The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Child Advocates, Inc. Any and all items not only relating to our various genres, but any items or services would be would be greatly appreciated

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.

Child Advocates, Inc. (CAI) is a private nonprofit organization in Houston that mobilizes Court Appointed Advocate volunteers to break the cycle of child abuse. Child Advocates, Inc. speak up for abused children who are lost in the system and guide them into safe environments where they can thrive.

All those who donate will be permanently be listed on the auction page of our web site. In addition, your name or company's name will be mentioned at the auction as well as listed on the auction’s program. If you wish your donation to remain anonymous we will respect your wishes.

Thank you for your time and thank you for considering our charity auction.

www.comicpalooza.com

Jody Pitts Production Coordinator

comicpaloozacharityauction@gmail.com