COMICS FOR UKRAINE: Sunflower Seeds
by Scott Dunbier (Editor)
***JULY 2022 UPDATE*** To coincide with the return of Comic Con International, we are re-opening the campaign for an additional two weeks of funding. Full statement below in the UPDATES section, along with new preview pages and an Arthur Adams cover reveal!
A benefit anthology featuring an all-star lineup of comic book creators, with all proceeds being donated to Ukrainian refugees.
Featuring four covers (1 hardcover and 3 softcovers), signed editions, art prints and t-shirts.
NOW EXPANDED TO 128 PAGES (up from the initially planned 96 pages)!
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128 pages of all-new comic-book stories, full color, 8x12, painted cover by Alex Ross
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Hardcover - Signed by Multiple Creators
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128 pages of all-new comic-book stories, full color, 8x12, painted cover by Alex Ross. Signed by Sergio Aragonés, Kurt Busiek, Howard Chaykin, Mark Evanier, Dave Gibbons, John Layman, Stan Sakai, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, Chris Sprouse, Mark Waid, and more to be announced!
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128 pages of all-new comic-book stories, full color, 8x12, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz, signed by Bill Sienkiewicz
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Softcover - Arthur Adams Cover
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128 pages of all-new comic-book stories, full color, 8x12, cover by Arthur Adams. Cover will be colored when published
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128 pages of all-new comic-book stories, full color, 8x12, cover by Arthur Adams, signed by Arthur Adams. Cover will be colored when published
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Alex Ross Giclee Art Print Signed
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High-quality Giclee. Approximately 13x19 inches. Signed by Alex Ross. Scroll down to ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
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Arthur Adams Giclee Art Print Signed
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Alex Ross T-Shirt
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The Cause
Comics for Ukraine: Sunflower Seeds features an incredible roster of comics talent united under the mission of providing relief to war-torn Ukraine, which has suffered attacks from neighboring Russia since late February.
“Like everyone, I have been sickened by the atrocities perpetrated on the Ukrainian people for nearly two months,” said Scott Dunbier, editor of the anthology, “and I had to do something, anything, to try and help. The comic-book community is full of good and caring people who have stepped up to say, ‘I stand with Ukraine,’ and to contribute to this book.”
With the exception of hard costs (printing, credit-card fees, marketing) all of the funds raised by Comics for Ukraine: Sunflower Seeds will benefit the relief efforts in Ukraine in partnership with Operation USA. Since 'time is of the essence,' once the campaign concludes and payments have been collected by Zoop, all funds will be sent to Operation USA immediately.
“We at OpUSA are so grateful for the support of Mr. Dunbier and all artists and writers involved with this project,” says Mary Dolan, Director of Communications. “Operation USA is entirely privately funded, so projects such as Comics for Ukraine play a vital role in building our capacity to provide critical relief where needed most. Proceeds from this project will have a direct impact on the lives of those deeply affected by the ongoing war—improving conditions for Ukrainian refugees in Poland and other nearby countries via the provision of emergency grants and in-kind material aid. We thank all those involved in this meaningful project.”
Operation USA supports health and education programs in order to help children and families at home and abroad recover and thrive in the wake of disasters, disease, violence and endemic poverty. Every day, they strive to meet the needs of under-served and overlooked populations so that future generations may have the tools they need to create meaningful change in their own communities and lives. Working with partners around the world, they empower communities to recover, build resiliency and thrive in the face of pervasive obstacles during a time of unprecedented global need. Since 1979, OpUSA has delivered $450 million in aid to 101 countries. Learn more at opusa.org.
Contributors
More than three dozen comic-book writers, artists, colorists, letterers, designers, editors, and more, are generously contributing their time to this collection of all-new comic-book stories to raise money to aid refugees in Ukraine.
The Book
Comics for Ukraine: Sunflower Seeds is a benefit anthology edited by multi-Eisner Award-winner Scott Dunbier. The book will be full-color, 96 pages, 8x12 inches, and available in both hardcover and softcover editions.
The book is in progress and we expect to go to print approximately three months after the end of the campaign.
Alex Ross hardcover
Dave Johnson softcover / Bill Sienkiewicz softcover
Arthur Adams softcover (cover will be colored when published)
Art Prints
Alex Ross
Dave Johnson
Bill Sienkiewicz
Arthur Adams
Timeline
Since 'time is of the essence,' if the campaign is successful, right after it concludes and payments have been collected by Zoop, all funds will be sent to Operation USA immediately. Then we'll be working on finishing up the book. It is currently in progress.
We expect final files to go to the printer approximately three months after the end of the campaign. With the added time for printing and fulfillment, delivery of books is expected to be done by December 2022. Still, the pandemic has shown that certain conditions are simply out of anybody’s hands. However, Zoop will always be here to communicate with supporters should any delays occur, if there’s confusion about delivery, or if any other concerns pop up.