Hero InitiativeMedia Release -- Los Angeles, CA (August 3, 2009) - Hero Initiative travels with one of America's most influential and popular comic book artists, George Pérez, to the Chicago Comic-Con August 6th-9th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Known for his amazing work on The Avengers, New Teen Titans and more, George will be the anchor at the Hero Initiative booth, #1340-#1342.

George will also be the congenial host at the best (or possibily first!) speed dating event in comics history! Who'da thunk it? There's now (J.J.) Sachs and (Ernie "Violens") Schulz perfume oil for ladies and men, based on the great Sachs and Violens comic by Peter David and George Pérez! To kick off this sweet-smellin' product, we're having a speed dating event limited to only 40 lucky fans! Really! You could meet the geek of your dreams!

The event is strictly limited to 20 men and 20 women only! Admission is $35.00 and gets you:

* Access to the speed dating party
* Corresponding ladies or men's Sachs and Violens perfume oil or cologne oil (a $25 value all by itself!)
* A velveteen bag for the scent with foil-stamped logo
* This great, exclusive postcard featuring NEW George Pérez art
* One drink ticket to lubricate the gears of conversation (ID required for alcohol; non-alcoholic drinks also available; further drinks cash bar)

Think about it: You'll get to meet 20 like-minded, comic-lovin' members of the opposite sex in a relaxed, cool environment—and smell great, too! This could be the night that changes your life! Get your tickets NOW at http://qurls.com?i=47988 and http://qurls.com?i=47989.

Hero Initiative's exclusive Hero Comics is now available and not in stores until August 12th! You can purchase the gem at the Hero Initiative Booth ( #1340-#1342) and have it signed by both cover artists Matt Wagner and J. Scott Campbell starting at 5pm, Friday, August 7th!

Don't forget to attend the Hero Initiative panel with special guests Chris Klamer, Jim McLauchlin, George Pérez, Brian Pulido and Jim Valentino , Saturday August 8th at 2pm in Room E, the Mike Wieringo Room.

And Hero's booth signing schedule is as follows:

THUR., 06 AUG (HOURS 400-800 PM)
430-630: George Pérez
630-800: Skottie Young
830-1000: Sachs and Violens Speed Dating with George Perez

FRI., 07 AUG (HOURS 1000 AM-700 PM)
1030-1230: Gordon Purcell
1230-230: George Pérez
230-430: Chris Samnee
500-600: J. Scott Campbell + Matt Wagner in a special Hero Comics signing

SAT., 08 AUG (HOURS 1000 AM-700 PM)
1030-1230: George Pérez
1230-230: Bill Reinhold
200-300: Hero panel in Room E, the Mike Wieringo Room
230-430: Gene Ha
330-430: George Pérez
430-630: Tim Seeley

SUN., 09 AUG (HOURS 1000 AM-500 PM)
1030-1230: George Pérez