The Academy of Comic Book Arts (ACBA) /Bill Everett Fund, somewhat the
predecessor to A Commitment To Our Roots (A.C.T.O.R), has named A.C.T.O.R. Comic
Fund to receive the remaining sums from their now-defunct organization which are
worth over $3000.

ACBA was founded in 1970 with the mission to foster
cooperation within the creative side of the comic book industry and to raise the
prestige of the industry by creating a comic book industry version of the Motion
Picture Academy of Arts & Sciences.

The Bill Everett Fund was
created by ACBA in 1975 to provide a helping hand to comics professionals in
financial need. The initial capital came mostly from fan donations and gifts
from comics professionals. Some grants were made, but after ACBA ceased
functioning, the Bill Everett Fund fell into disuse.

Irene Vartanoff,
Treasurer of ACBA, arranged the funds transfer, “I am thrilled that through
A.C.T.O.R., the Bill Everett Fund can once again help comics professionals in
financial need.”

“Since its inception, A.C.T.O.R. has had the good
fortune to grant over $100,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way
for those in the industry today. The support of ACBA has made it possible for
A.C.T.O.R. to distribute additional monies, which will make a significant impact
in the lives of the people we serve,” said Jim McLauchlin, A.C.T.O.R.
President.

A Commitment To Our Roots (A.C.T.O.R.) is the first-ever
federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping
comic book creators in need. A.C.T.O.R. creates a financial safety net for
yesterdays’ creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for
essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all
of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

ACTOR is an organization whose respect continues to grow with time. Be
sure to visit them at www.ACTORComicFund.org.