Comic Relief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BERKELEY, California - Acclaimed writer, letterer, and designer Richard Starkings will meet fans on September 24th, 7pm-9pm during a special event hosted by Comic Relief, Berkeley’s award-winning downtown comic book store.

Richard Starkings is the creator of HIP FLASK, THE ELEPHANTMEN and his semi-autobiographical comic strip, HEDGE BACKWARDS. Born and raised in England, Starkings worked for five years at Marvel UK’s London offices as editor, designer and occasional writer of ZOIDS, GHOSTBUSTERS, TRANSFORMERS and the DOCTOR WHO comic strip. He is perhaps best known for his work with the award-winning Comicraft design and lettering studio, which he founded in 1992 with John ‘JG’ Roshell. Starkings & Roshell also co-authored the best-selling books COMIC BOOK LETTERING THE COMICRAFT WAY and TIM SALE: BLACK AND WHITE.

Comic Relief is located at 2026 Shattuck Avenue, near the downtown Berkeley BART station. Richard Starkings will meet fans and sign his works on Wednesday, September 24th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For further information e-mail info@comicrelief.net, call (510) 843-5002, or visit www.comicrelief.net
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