April 10, 2002 - Bayport, NY
9/11 Benefit Book Shi ­ Through the Ashes in Stores This Week!
All Profits to Benefit The Uniformed Firefighters Widows' and Children's Fund

Crusade Fine Arts' September 11th benefit book Shi - Through the Ashes, hits the shelves of comic book stores across the United States and Canada today. Shi ­ Through the Ashes focuses on the heartfelt first-hand recollections of New York City firefighters, police, and ironworkers that were present on September 11th and the months that followed. Each individual account will be accompanied by illustrations by Shi creator and publisher Billy Tucci. Also included is a self contained Shi story written and illustrated by Tucci depicting Ana Ishikawa (Shi) as witness to the terrible attacks on the World Trade Center. As an added bonus, Crusade has included an insert color poster of the painting Perseverance by acclaimed illustrator Barry Orkin.

Perseverance was recently showcased along side Billy's Through the Ashes cover at New York City's Society of Illustrators 9/11 Benefit Exhibit.

But more importantly, Through the Ashes includes memorials to our fallen heroes, including FDNY Lieutenants John Crisci, John Napolitano and Petty Officer Michael Noeth, a Naval illustrator and FIT classmate of Tucci's who was killed in the attack on the Pentagon.

It was through these experiences that Tucci believed the book should be more than just a Shi story. "These are the true stories of September 11th, and Through the Ashes would not be complete without them. I hope it will serve as a testament to the incredible outpouring of love, resolve, and sacrifice that occurred that day in the face of great danger and tragedy."

Shi ­ Through the Ashes is a black and white 32 page comic that retails for $2.99 and all profits will benefit the Uniformed Firefighters Association Widows' and Children's Fund. Tucci also provides the cover art to Comics Cavalcade variant version of Shi ­ Through the Ashes, with profits benefiting the Humane Society Rescue Dog Fund.

Shi ­ Through the Ashes is available in Comic Book Stores everywhere. To find a store near you please contact the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMIC BOOK (1-888-266-4226).

For more information or to order direct please email us at shiweb@gte.net.

All interested in purchasing Shi ­ Through the Ashes Humane Society edition can place orders at sales@comiccavalcade.com.

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