We’ve reported this for the last two weeks, and we’ll continue throught the holidays as our friends at Moonstone take time out this month to help on of our favorite artists with a medical problem.

Ed Hannigan, who was a prolific comic artist of the ‘70’s and ‘80s and is fondly remembered for his outstanding and innovative cover designs, is battling Multiple Sclerosis. Recently, the Hero Initiative announced a project showcasing his work called Ed Hannigan: Covered. Proceeds from this collection also go directly to Hannigan.

Moonstone has announced that for their part, they will donate 100% of the profits of Hannigan’s Skull and Bones graphic novel sold on www.Moonstonebooks.com during the month of December directly to the writer-artist.

If didn’t read Skull and Bones when it first came out from DC Comics, it the intrigue of a Tom Clancy novel fused with the exciting action of a James Bond movie. It’s a political-espionage thriller set in Yeltsin-eraRussia as a disillusioned veteran of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan plans to strike a death blow against the crumbling Soviet Empire. However, he is stopped by a mysterious computer wizard who enlists him in a new struggle against his old commander, who has secured a terrible biological weapon, which he plans to unleash to annihilate all human life. 

“Hannigan’s work has always been amongst our favorites, so we’re proud to create this offer. From now until the end of 2009, we’ll donate 100% of the profits of the orders of this graphic novel made on Moonstone’s website”, said Publisher Joe Gentile.

Although the retail price is $15.95, Moonstone is offering Skull and Bones at a special price: $10.95 during this fund-raising effort.

“We’re saddened to hear about Ed Hannigan’s medical struggles” said Ed Catto of Captain Action Enterprises. “We’ve always been fans, and we sought him out to provide covers for our new Moonstone Captain Action series. Everyone loved his first one for Captain Action #3.  We then cajoled him into creating another cover to showcase his trademark “logo smashing” creativity…and he delivered in spades! It will be on sale in spring 2010.”

“Skull and Bones is one of the few American comics to address the malaise that permeated the Soviet Union before its collapse. It’s a great study in how real world events can be infused into exciting fiction. I’ve re-read the original mini-series every couple of years since it was originally published by DC, and I’m really looking forward to having the story in one volume,” said Scoop’s J.C. Vaughn.