Comic book writer, editor, and teacher Denny O’Neil is a favorite among fans. He is well known for his work on Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Batman, The Shadow, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America, The Amazing Spider-Man, and more.

Recently, O’Neil was in Guelph, Ontario, Canada doing a signing at a comic book store. He is a devoted supporter of the Hero Initiative and works to raise money for comics industry professionals in medical and financial need.

In a video shot by the local news, he talked about how comic creators don’t have insurance, unions, or safety nets to help them when they are in need. Watch the CTV video to see the excitement of O’Neil’s fans – including the town mayor – and hear more about the Hero Initiative.