Comic Fusion is hosting the 2016 NJ Superhero Weekend on Aug. 20-21, 2016, at its store in the Turntable Junction shopping village.
FLEMINGTON - Comic Fusion is hosting the 2016 NJ Superhero Weekend on Saturday and Sunday at its store in the Turntable Junction shopping village.
The two-day event benefits CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW), an organization providing advocates in court for children living in foster care. Comic Fusion will auction comic book-themed sketches to raise money for the organization, as well as provide information on the services offered, according to a news release.
The weekend kicks off 10 a.m. Saturday with a 1-mile Superhero Walk through downtown starting at the store, located at 16 Turntable Junction. Those taking part are invited to wear their favorite superhero costumes. Boniakowski Insurance of Green Brook will be providing free Rita's Italian Ices for participants.
Events taking place noon-5 p.m. both days include:
- cosplay/costumed superheroes and villains who pose for pictures
- live music
- a raffle of prints, books and more
- a 50/50 raffle
- on-site artists
- and a comic book-themed art auction.
Comic Fusion has raised more than $57,000 for charities since 2007, according to the news release, thanks to volunteers and companies - such as DC Comics, Action Lab, Aspen Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, Gov't Comics, Periscope Studios and Vices Press - as well as many talented comic book creators who donate their work each year.
Some of the artists attending are Tom Schloendorn and Avantika Shaha. Check the Comic Fusion website for updates.
The art sketches are auctioned with bids taken via email and in person at Comic Fusion. This year, online bidding for the auction will end at midnight on Friday and in-store bidding on Saturday at 5 p.m. Raffles will be drawn on Sunday.