WEAR A TAG, SUPPORT THE REEVE FOUNDATION

**MattBrady** · 05-16-2005, 10:04 PM

In a USA Today story overlooked by many (well, Newsarama missed it), Christopher Reeve’s widow Dana spoke at length of her life without Reeve, who died in October. In addition to speaking on behalf of the Christopher Reeve Foundation, Mrs. Reeve is promoting a children’s book, Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again, about a bird with injured wings. Initially, the book was to end with Owlie being cured, and returning to the skies, however, after Reeve’s death, Dana had the writers of the book change the story. Now, at the end of the story, Owlie learns to fly again, but in a new way.

At all of her appearances to promote the book, as the USA Today picture shows, Reeve will be wearing the Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Tag, which are being sold to benefit the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. The tag features the Superman logo (which sources have told Newsarama DC Comics licensed to the CRPF for no charge), with the Foundation’s motto, “Go Forward.”

The tags are available for sale through the CRPF website. As the site states:

Christopher Reeve redefined courage and hope. His strength, determination, and compassion inspired the world. He was our hero. Today, the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation proudly introduces the CRPF Superman Tag. This special offer is your opportunity to pay personal tribute to Christopher Reeve's incredible legacy. By wearing the CRPF Superman Tag, you believe that Christopher's vision will Go Forward.

The Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Tags can be worn around the neck on a chain, or clipped onto gear, sports equipment, purses, or book bags. All proceeds from the sale of the Superman Tags go to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. Purchase the Superman Tag to show your support of Christopher Reeve's vision and the mission of his Foundation.

Details:
• Cost: $10.00 for a set of two Superman Tags. Each order comes with one chain and one clip.
• Pre-order today -- orders ship on June 1.
• All proceeds from the sale of the Superman Tags support CRPF.

adamcasey · 05-16-2005, 10:11 PM

This is awesome, I hope fans and creators rally behind this.

drifter13x · 05-16-2005, 10:19 PM

Wow, thats really cool. I'll definately be picking one up.

MatthewSmith · 05-16-2005, 10:33 PM

Very cool.

And big ups to DC for allowing them to have the license for free.

jza1218 · 05-16-2005, 11:22 PM

Just pre-ordered mine

ChipStark · 05-16-2005, 11:28 PM

Yeah, DC is doing the right thing. Good for them!

Chris1 · 05-16-2005, 11:38 PM

Great idea. Great cause.

Cyphon · 05-16-2005, 11:45 PM

Wonderful idea, and I think I'm definitely going to get one.

DrTzinTzin · 05-17-2005, 12:24 AM

No Marvel Bashing here. Just an act of decency by D.C..

Eison · 05-17-2005, 12:56 AM

Good stuff, a very worthwhile cause.

Dman · 05-17-2005, 01:23 AM

I'll grab a couple what a great idea

NeroMan · 05-17-2005, 01:54 AM

They're too thin, the logo is way too small, and the colors need to be a LOT brighter.

:-p

Koben Kelly · 05-17-2005, 02:00 AM

Contrary to what John Byrne might think, Chris Reeve WAS a hero. Many in his place would have given up and surrendered to depression. In my mind he will always be Superman.

mwthirty5 · 05-17-2005, 02:43 AM

what a great idea.
a class act by dc giving them the rights for free.

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Originally posted by Koben Kelly
Contrary to what John Byrne might think, Chris Reeve WAS a hero. Many in his place would have given up and surrendered to depression. In my mind he will always be Superman.

i totally agree with your statement, but what did john byrne have to say about chris reeve??

Kryptokid · 05-17-2005, 03:45 AM

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Originally posted by mwthirty5
i totally agree with your statement, but what did john byrne have to say about chris reeve??

I grabbed this from the Newsarama Article that originally reported the Byrne "Reeve" comment story:

"In response to comments he made about Christopher Reeve on the internet, Byrne explained: “I’ve gotten tired of people calling Christopher Reeve a hero. A really terrible thing happened to him and our society can’t deal with it when terrible things happened so we try to make out that it isn’t a terrible thing - ‘It’s an uplifting thing. He’s a hero.’ He’s not a hero, he’s in hell.” Byrne went on to clarify that he was not attacking Reeve, but the misuse of the English language."

ParisCub · 05-17-2005, 07:04 AM

While I think this is a great idea and I was about to preorder one, I checked International shipping rates for the item and I just refuse to pay $20.00 shipping for a $10 tag that would costs about $4 to send internationally.

A shame that Warner's Online Store is trying to make money out of this....

reddragon1978 · 05-17-2005, 07:57 AM

The ideal behind this is to raise money for the foundation. You don't want to spend a lot of it making the product.

This foundation, like many, found a way to make a symbol to raise money for a very good cause.

I could careless, what the material are, that the tags is made of..it's the ideal people are purchaseing them to show their support to a very wonderful foundation.

Yeah the shipping is always too high..even on e bay...but still.

SITHSPAWN · 05-17-2005, 08:42 AM

I think it's awesome that DC let them do this. I'm getting mine today and am letting everyone I know in on this. Ordering mine now.

cncoyle · 05-17-2005, 09:00 AM

What a great idea. I hope some comic book stores order some as well and sell them at cost. It's too bad these tags couldn't have come out prior to Free Comic Book Day. Having these available at an LCS would have been another feather in FCBD's cap as well as raise awareness for a good cause. Maybe next year...

school52 · 05-17-2005, 10:53 AM

I really would like to get these and help a worthwhile cause. But, seeing as WB Store will charge me $20 to ship these to the UK I may as well donate directly to the foundation. If WB donated all the costs involved (including the shipping) to the foundation then that would be a different story entirely. Christophe Reeve was a childhood icon to me and he will always be Superman to me.

avengingtitan · 05-17-2005, 10:54 AM

Awesome im pre-ordering mine now.

cncoyle · 05-17-2005, 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by school52
I really would like to get these and help a worthwhile cause. But, seeing as WB Store will charge me $20 to ship these to the UK I may as well donate directly to the foundation. If WB donated all the costs involved (including the shipping) to the foundation then that would be a different story entirely.

While it would be nice for WB to forego any handling charges, they're not responsible for the shipping end of it--they're using FedEx, UPS, DHL or whomever. I would hope in international cases that some comic book retailers might purchase a large number of these tags and sell them in their stores.

Cap4168 · 05-17-2005, 11:12 AM

Just put my order in .

I wonder if we will be able to get them in black like she has in the photo?

glwoodar · 05-17-2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Cap4168
Just put my order in .

I wonder if we will be able to get them in black like she has in the photo?

It says you get two tags. Maybe one is white and one is black.

glwoodar · 05-17-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by school52
I really would like to get these and help a worthwhile cause. But, seeing as WB Store will charge me $20 to ship these to the UK I may as well donate directly to the foundation. If WB donated all the costs involved (including the shipping) to the foundation then that would be a different story entirely. Christophe Reeve was a childhood icon to me and he will always be Superman to me.

You should convince your local comic shop to order a bunch. Maybe make a signup sheet or something.