Marvel, DC Comic Book Artist Helps Forest Hills Fundraiser For Mural

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — A New York Times bestselling writer and comic book artist will set up shop in Forest Hills to help raise funds for a mural displaying neighborhood landmarks.

John Stanisci, a Forest Hills artist with work featured in Marvel and DC comics, will pay a visit to La Boulangerie de François on 72nd Road on Saturday, July 22, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Residents can buy their favorite comic book character drawn by Stanisci, and he will also have art available for purchase.

The funds will go toward creating a mural on a large brick wall alongside The Bagel Spot at 101-01 Queens Blvd. The project’s total cost is $10,000.

Well-known Forest Hills resident Michael Perlman started fundraising last month via a GoFundMe page. The mural will display historic and now-demolished Forest Hills buildings, with city-based artist Gigi Chen expected to take on the project.