The 20th Kids Need to Read Charity Auction has something for every fan of the lush and evocative work of fantasy comic book art! This package offers you the chance to win signed, original artwork from the pen and brushes of renowned Australian artist Ben Templesmith. Widely known for his work in the American comic book industry, Ben has received multiple nominations for the industry’s top prize, the Eisner Award. You can see samples of Ben’s unique style in his archives at http://www.templesmith.com .
Ben is the artist for author Frank Beddor’s comic series, Hatter M, a spin-off from Frank’s novel, The Looking Glass Wars. This 4-issue series follows the adventures of Hatter Madigan, bodyguard to the Queen of Wonderland, after he is separated from Princess Alyss and finds himself in 1859 London. He wanders the city, evading the authorities, fighting evil magicians and unlocking mysteries, as he desperately searches for the lost princess.
This package includes an entire set of pencil sketches by Ben Templesmith for issue 2 of the Hatter M comic book series, signed by author Frank Beddor. The posters are bundled with a copy of Frank Beddor’s book Seeing Red, a complete set of Cardsoldier War stickers, a Cardsoldier War postcard, Seeing Redd and Hatter M bookmarks, and a Looking Glass Wars removable tattoo.
Place your bids now in the comments section of this blog. Bids must be placed here to be considered. Bidding begins immediately, and opens at $30.00. This auction ends on Wednesday, January 16, at 10pm ET/ 9pm CT/ 7pm PT. The winner will be notified by PM and will have 5 days to donate the high bid directly to the Kids Need to Read website at http://kidsneedtoread.org (or you can click on “KIDSNEEDTOREAD.ORG HOME” at the top of this page. Click on “Donate Now” then click on “Make a Donation”). Your artwork and additional goodies will be mailed to you as soon as your donation is received.
The money raised from this auction will be used to purchase books for schools and libraries through Kids Need to Read, the charity project founded by author PJ Haarsma and actor Nathan Fillion.
Let the bidding begin!
