Small-press comics pioneer Mike Roden is battling colon cancer. To help him defray some of the medical costs, small pressers from around the country are donating some of their books and original art to be raffled and auctioned off at the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo (SPACE) April 22-22 in Columbus, Ohio (Mike's home state).

Matt Dembicki is organizing the fund raiser. If you'd like to submit a book for the raffles or original art for the silent auction, please e-mail him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)