A couple of weeks back, we reported that comic writer extraordinaire Mark Millar was holding a benefit auction for his new Marvel book with his Civil War collaborator Steve McNiven, Nemesis, in which the winning bidder would get the chance to name the lead character. All proceeds of the auction would be donated to Millar's older brother's school for handicapped children. The auction raised $8,400.
In an attempt to help the school reach their goal, Millar has announced another auction, this time to name the villain of Nemesis.
"Can I just say a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the first auction," said Millar. "The kids and staff at my brother's school were delighted and the $8,400 raised means a quarter of their target has been reached already. I had chosen a good secret identity for Nemesis himself, but it seems almost selfish not to auction this now too and possibly reach the halfway line the kids need for this bus. I'm amazed how much cash was raised the first time around, but am hoping the auction to name the TITLE character raises even more. Dave Lizewski loves the fact he's the lead in the Kick-Ass comic, movie and upcoming video-game and I'm hoping whoever wins this new auction is equally delighted. A huge thanks to them for finding the cash in these difficult times."
As for Dr. Bobby Millar, he said "I'd like to say thank you to the readers of Mark's comic books and to all those who have supported this cause by participating in the Nemesis auction. The money raised will go a long way towards helping the school buy a much-needed minibus for our youngsters. Many thanks also to the team behind the auction who have volunteered their talents in order to make the auction a huge success!"
The new auction can be found on eBay, and will be ending in two days.
