Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is lending a helping hand to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian-Ukrainian conflict by auctioning off original artwork in support of World Central Kitchen.

Over the weekend, Mignola announced on Twitter that he would be putting original artwork up for bid, with 100% of the proceeds going towards World Central Kitchen's effort to feed Ukrainian refugees trying to escape the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The first item Mignola is auctioning off is a black and white drawing featuring Batman and the Joker. As of Monday afternoon, the highest bid on eBay had reached over $10,000. Mignola hinted in his Twitter post that he would be auctioning off further items, though no further information is yet available as to when these will be up for bid.

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Mignola art for Ukranian refugees

Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen is a non-profit organization that works closely with chefs to provide food to people around the world who are struggling to feed themselves. As the organization's website states, World Central Kitchen "is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises." Mignola previously teamed up with World Central Kitchen, as he auctioned off artwork to fund the organization in 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Currently, World Central Kitchen is providing aid across Europe to help support the growing number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the deadly conflict with Russia.

Mignola joins a rapidly growing list of entertainment industry professionals who are auctioning off memorabilia and speaking out in support of Ukraine's refugees and the country's efforts on its home soil. The comics industry, in particular, has seen an outpour of support for Ukraine, with many comics creators showing solidarity for the country and its people on social media platforms and personal websites. Among other comics industry veterans, Brian Michael Bendis, Phil Hester, and Ron Marz all retweeted Mignola's Twitter post in support of his charitable efforts.

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The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has prompted swift responses from across the entertainment industry. Warner Brothers recently announced that The Batman would lose its original release date in Russia, citing the country's hostile role in the conflict. Likewise, Sony also announced that it would be pulling Morbius, along with future theatrical releases, from Russian distribution. In the gaming industry, Ubisoft has offered alternate housing and financial relief for its Ukrainian employees and their families. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer CD Projekt Red has also offered financial support for Ukrainians by way of donations for humanitarian aid.

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Source: Twitter