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Backstreet Boys’ own Nick Carter is taking action for a cause with real meaning to him and the kids of Nevada. This cause, aimed at sheltering children in unsafe environments, sees Carter focusing on a rare comic book that has a very special story behind it. This issue is the brainchild of Carter, his late friend and Marvel legend Stan Lee, and of course Carter’s own active involvement. It is also a myth in itself about the nine other comics that were made and signed by Backstreet Boys. This one stands out because not only is it the only one signed by the late Stan Lee, but it is also the only one scuba signed by him, Carter, and the rest of the Backstreet boys. This time Carter has decided to assist Nevada children shelter programs by putting the comic up for an auction where the proceeds will go to children living in Clark County.
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In the same way as other fans and collectors, people were able to show their appreciation and cheer as they were able to bring attention to the auction which was being hosted at Torpedo Comics and closes on the 1st of September. The curiosity around 2001 with the news “The Backstreet Project” is something that continues to be popular. It was a pop and comic superhero collaboration project that was never meant to be long-lasting, it was even created to be a collector’s item with a lesser known concept.
With the cover of graphic novels, Carter shared an image that features the stylized superhero alter egos of the band members. The comic is very valuable because of the Beckett grading service’s authentication, the dual autographs of Stan Lee and the band members, and the fact that it is an investment for many collectors.
Due to the amount of charity work Carter has done, the comments on his post were a mixture of positive and negative as followers of Carter expressed for the charity and for the kindness shown by Carter, but in the same breath incoherent criticism was dressed with kindness aimed more at the kindness shown by Carter. For example, a user said, “As someone who is addicted to comic books I think that’s so cool! And so beautiful your support to your local community! Inspiring!” This is a testament that Carter not only was assisting the Chile charity, but he was inspiring value nostalgia among his followers.
Followers of Carter expressed their regrets about missing the opportunity to purchase this piece of Backstreet Boys memorabilia. One user wondered aloud how this unique piece seemed to stay under the radar for so many years. The mystery of how no one knew about it for 25 years let it gain more attention. Many users were talking about the action figures and other merchandise they owned but seemed to be unaware of the existence of the graphic novel.
In addition to the excitement, some followers voiced their concerns about its affordability. One of the comments stated, “Is there a link we can use to donate? The comic is a little outside my price range lol but I still want to support the cause.” Other users were proposing other donation options and, to my knowledge, there was no official donation link in the comment section.
One commenter’s feedback brought attention to the charity aspect of the auction. “The greatest thing, besides this wonderful comic created by you and Stan Lee, is that its proceeds will be used to help needy children, it is an initiative that should only be applauded.” This user’s comment outlines the impact of the charity Carter is associated with in Las Vegas linked to the greater charity initiatives he has taken which ties Carter to the city where Backstreet Boys has an ongoing residency show.
The fans were also drawn back in time with remembrance. A fan was quoting, “I had the Kevin Scott Richardson figurine from Burger King,” which was recalling the band’s previous promotion. Another person reminiscing shared, “I wanted the comic so bad! I used to have the toys/action figures but lost them all when moving,” which is showing the cherishing Albackstreet Boys feeling that is felt for a while now.
These comments came as a result of the mixed opinions of bidding fans. “We need a Panini America Backstreet Boys set”. Commenters like these show that they are looking and hoping for the other official memorabilia of the bands which also merges different fandoms. The involvement of Stan Lee, as a famous comic book figure, brings multi-generational attention appealing to not only Backstreet Boys followers but also to comic fans.
Although the auction carried a lot of attention, people were still focused on the community and support. Backstreet Boy Carter got a lot of thanks for people for supporting Las Vegas. A User mentioned, “Thank YOU for supporting our Las Vegas community as much as you do.” The fundraiser helped with tying Carter and the community together personally, so there was more transparency with the initiative.
The combination of extreme rarity and meaningful partnership, interesting cause as well as the quickly approaching deadline has caught attention from a lot of people. Even if the ending bid shall reach ridiculously high or only shine light on Child Haven it, the effort shows the Nick Carter and Stan Lee’s remarkable ability to influence people leveraging passions.
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Cases like this, where creative genius drives modern philanthropy, let’s the impact of Lee’s work continue to be felt. For that reason, Nick Carter looks to auction this item, further evolving his career from pop stardom to entrepreneurship and philanthropy. In addition, for his fans, such auctions give them the opportunity to donate while owning a piece of history, which goes beyond typical celebrity endorsements.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
