The Chinese issue of Focus comic is now in production. Focus is more than a comic, it is part of a social initiative that maintains dignity for those on the spectrum, by removing the stigma associated with autism. We promote greater representation, inclusion and accessibility. Thank you to all the Focus comic project contributors. If you have not yet purchased… Read more →
Last month, we successfully released the French issue of Focus comic in printed format. We are proud to announce that the digital issue is now available to purchase online! Check it out! Read more →
Yvonne Wan, the creator of Focus comic and social cultural anthropologist had the pleasure of interviewing some of the kids at the Focus comic summer camp about some of their favorite super heroes and comics. Check out the following fun interviews. In this film, Jett makes a new friend and talks about comics and the issue of being liked. This… Read more →
We are 6 weeks into our Focus comic free summer camp for kids and young adults with autism. This week, we had fun teaching the kids how to create super hero clay masks to help them feel empowered. We also created some family hand print plaques and gave the kids a tour of the Kilns. Last week, the kids learned… Read more →
Thank you ABC15 News for honoring Douglas Hebert with a hero award for his contribution to society through the Focus comic project. Douglas Hebert is a certified art teacher and is the main artist for Focus comic, and is responsible for coaching the Focus comic interns to help them fulfill their creative potential. Doug is also the head art teacher… Read more →
The next new Focus comic summer camp project will start Aug 17 2019 in Phoenix. The next class is a family project for families with autistic kids and young adults. Each family member will have the opportunity to make a clay handprint plaque bearing their name and the date of the hand print ceremony for free. This family project is… Read more →
We are 5 weeks into our Focus comic free summer camp for kids and young adults with autism. This week, we had fun teaching the kids how to create super hero clay masks to help them feel empowered. We taught them manual ways of creating thin slabs of clay, as well as using the slab roller machine. The kids also… Read more →
Check out the following pieces of art available for silent auction. All items are original art pieces. All proceeds will be used towards the Focus project. Please visit our ‘About’ page to learn more about the Focus project. The silent auction ends September 7th at noon. Payment will need to be made on the September 7 at noon (Mountain Day… Read more →
Thank you Athena Finger, grand daughter of the co creator of Batman for supporting Focus comic and autism awareness. We had the privilege of meeting her at San Diego Comic Con this year, and she was delighted to spend time to talk to us about the Focus project. Check out what she has to say about autism awareness and acceptance.… Read more →
Thank you Ellen Dubin for supporting Focus comic and autism awareness at San Diego Comic Con. Check out her interview here by clicking play. Ellen talks about why she believes autism awareness is important and her thoughts on Focus the autistic super hero. Did you know Ellen Dubin played a character called Jeri Slate in The collector who besides being… Read more →
Thank you Joe Ochman, known for Transformers in Disguise, High Tower for supporting Focus comic and autism awareness and acceptance. Please support us by ordering a copy of Focus comic through this website or through one of our retail partners. Thank you. Read more →
Thank you Ming Chen of Comic Book Men for supporting Focus comic and autism awareness and acceptance. In our latest interview with Ming Chen, he said Focus Comic is one of his most prized possessions. If you have not yet read the book, please order the book through this website or through one of our retail partner stores. It’s worth… Read more →
Yvonne Wan, the sole creator of Focus and Douglas Hebert the main artist for Focus comic had a successful community outreach event at San Diego Comic Con this year. They were granted professional passes, and had the opportunity to promote Focus comic and autism awareness at the Cartoon Art Museum booth. Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert also participated in a… Read more →
Focus comic had a successful community outreach at the Comickaze Comic books and more Store in San Diego, where they had a booth for two days within the Art District Area. Thank you Comikaze for carrying our title, and for supporting our social cause initiative. It was a pleasure introducing people to Focus the autistic super hero, including kids and… Read more →
Focus comic had a successful community outreach event at Samurai comics in Phoenix on July 23rd 2019 as they celebrated the release of the French issue of Focus comic. Samurai Comics is the first store in the world to carry the French issue of Focus. The issue features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes, as well as art… Read more →
We are announcing new dates for the next set of classes following the success of the Focus Comic summer camp that is free for autistic kids and young adults. The next new project will start July 27 in Phoenix. It will be a two part class, where the kids will sculpt a super hero mask using clay. We will then… Read more →
Focus Comic ( Douglas Hebert and Yvonne Wan) will be at #sandiegocomiccon all weekend for the full event as industry professionals. If you would like learn about our #autismawareness social cause project please find us drawing original art at the Cartoon Art Museum booth #1930 at #sdcc on Sunday 4-5pm. You will get a chance to check out some of… Read more →
Thank you Comics and More in Madison’s Heights, Michigan for carrying our title Focus comic in support of autism awareness and acceptance. Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert had a fun community outreach event at the store. If you live near the area please drop by to grab your copy of Focus comic which features art by a community of artists… Read more →
Check out this interview with Chris Brown of Comics and More, Madison heights in Michigan regarding representation and inclusion. Interview filmed by Yvonne Wan (The Creator of Focus comic). Chris talks about the importance of representation, the significance of representing autistic people within comics, and also including autistic talent within society. He also talks about the value in including autistic… Read more →
Please join Focus Comic at Samurai comic store in Phoenix to celebrate the release of our French issue of Focus comic featuring art by one of the worlds first non verbal autistic Comic book artist: Zoé Marie who is 7. Internship coach : Douglas Hebert. Cover line art by Zoé, cover colored by Paul Mounts. Comic strip by Zoé is… Read more →
Focus comic will have a booth at Stan Lee’s LA comic convention between 11-13 October! We will also have a panel to promote our social cause initiative and autism awareness. Join us in LA in California to learn about our latest social initiative developments, grab a copy of our English and French issue of Focus, check out our original art… Read more →
We have ground breaking news! We published one of the world’s first non verbal autistic comic book artist and she is only seven years old! Check out the unboxing film for the Focus comic French main issue, and variant cover by Zoe Marie. Yvonne Wan, the creator of Focus; and Douglas Hebert the main artist and internship coach for Focus… Read more →
Here is a highlights film and pictures from week 4 of our Focus Comic summer camp which is free for kids and young adults with autism. Check out this interview with the Andersons, with regards to why the summer camp for autistic kids are important for them Check out some of the featured art work this week. Photography and editing… Read more →
Thank you Kinokuniya Book Store for supporting Focus comic and autism awareness in Seattle. We appreciate your support. If you live in Seattle, feel free to check out their store and grab a copy of Focus if you happen to be near by. They are located at 525 South Weller Street. Seattle WA 98104. Yvonne and Doug really loved buying… Read more →
Focus Comic had a successful community outreach event at Ace Comic Con Seattle where the creator Yvonne Wan; and main artist Douglas Hebert met the general public and provided free art workshops for kids and young adults. Thank you Ace Comic Con for consistently supporting us by providing us a platform to reach a massive audience in raising autism awareness. We enjoyed… Read more →
Thank you KGun News for doing a special news feature on Focus comic, and also for putting a special spotlight on our intern Malekith’s art work. Malekith is 13 years old and has autism. He is also one of the worlds first autistic comic book artists as a result of the Focus comic project. We had the Spiderman colorist Paul… Read more →
Focus comic will be at Ace Comic con Seattle this week end. Find us within the artist alley, booth 208 to learn more about our social cause project Focus Comic. We have a lot of original art for sale to help us raise funds for the Focus project, and there will be a free community coloring competition where we will… Read more →
Here is a highlights film and pictures from week 3 of our Focus Comic summer camp which is free for kids and young adults with autism. Focus comic features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes, art by professionals including interns with autism. We maintain dignity for autistic individuals by removing the stigma associated with autism. We also promote… Read more →
Thank you Fountain Hills Times for writing an article about the Focus comic project. https://www.fhtimes.com/features/featured_stories/a-new-kind-of-hero/article_e92189aa-9207-11e9-9d3d-cf5732ec8077.html Read more →
Focus comic will have a community outreach event at Comickaze Comic Books in San Diego on the July 17th at 1pm. Yvonne will be cosplaying as Jasmine from Aladdin, and we will be having a community coloring competition there and give away prizes. Please join us at 1pm. We would love to receive your support. Comickaze comic books. 2750 Historic… Read more →
Here is a highlights film and some pictures from week 2 of our Focus Comic free summer camp for kids and young adults with autism. Yvonne took photos of the kids sculptures in a photo booth and edited them professionally. Here are a few for your viewing: Focus comic features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes, art by professionals… Read more →
Following the success of the Focus Comic Free summer camp for autistic kids and young adults, we are announcing new dates for the next set of classes. On June 15th, the kids will get to complete their Super Hero and magical beast sculptures by painting their fired pieces of clay. The next new project will start June 22nd and registration… Read more →
Here is a highlights film and pictures from day 2 of our Focus Comic free summer camp for kids and young adults with autism. Focus comic features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes, art by professionals including interns with autism. We maintain dignity for autistic individuals by removing the stigma associated with autism. We also promote autistic talent by… Read more →
Here is a highlights film and pictures from day 1 of our Focus Comic free summer camp for kids and young adults with autism. Focus comic features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes, art by professionals including interns with autism. We maintain dignity for autistic individuals by removing the stigma associated with autism. We also promote autistic talent by… Read more →
Yvonne and Doug recently held a Community outreach event at Harleys Toys and Comics Store in Tucson Arizona to showcase their Malekith’s art work to the general public as well as promoting the book which features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes. The book features art by professionals including interns such as Malekith who has autism. Representing Focus… Read more →
Focus comic features one of the worlds first autistic super heroes, art by professionals and interns with autism. A feature interview was aired on The CW on Sunday 7.30pm. It is also available to watch online here: https://www.yourphx.com/positively-arizona/local-comic-book-highlights-autism_20190603191434/2049443121?fbclid=IwAR0687QkxWiOxjXdLMbV-VYt7jW1478c2mDz_ApuO-dSXencYdbMqLZhpvI In addition, click here to watch a different live feed interview with them by clicking here: We were excited to speak with… Read more →
We had a successful community outreach event at Samurai Comic Store in Mesa. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our social cause project and comic. Check out this interview from a customer of Samurai comics regarding Focus and Autism Awareness and acceptance. We had a community coloring competition where kids and young adults were invited to color… Read more →
Focus comic will be having a community outreach event, and signing event at Harleys Toys and Comics Store in the Tucson Mall today. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professionals including interns with autism. We will be showcasing art work by our interns with autism. Please come out to support autistic talent and autism awareness. We will… Read more →
Focus comic will be having a community outreach event, and signing event at Samurai Comics in Mesa. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professionals including interns with autism. We will be showcasing art work by our interns with autism. Please come out to support autistic talent and autism awareness. We will have a community coloring competition where… Read more →
Check out our latest Focus comic panel at FanX comic con. It is also available to watch on Amazon Prime International TV. Panelists: Focus comic sole creator, writer, artist and Social cultural anthropologist: Yvonne Wan Good will ambassador and celebrity: Tony Todd Focus comic main artist, certified art teacher and internship coach: Douglas Hebert. Read more →
Focus comic are proud to announce that we will be providing free art summer camp for kids and young adults with autism. We have booked Professional Sculptors with experience in teaching autistic kids and young adults for summer camp. We will provide 3 days of free clay sculpture workshops on June 1, June 2 and June 15. Students will learn… Read more →
Thank you to all the celebrities who support Focus comic, autism awareness and acceptance. Our mission is to entertain readers and maintain dignity for individuals on the spectrum, by removing the stigma associated with autism. Thank you to all the celebrities who are using their voice for social good. I would also like to give a special thanks to ACE Comic Con; FanX Salt… Read more →
We had a successful community outreach event at Samurai Comic Store in Phoenix. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our social cause project and comic. Thank you to everyone who participated in the community coloring competition, and thank you to Blick Art for providing prizes. The comic is now available to purchase at Samurai comic stores in… Read more →
In honor of teacher appreciation week we give special thanks to Douglas Hebert, who is a professional comic artist; certified art teacher, and the Focus Comic internship coach for our interns with autism. He is a super art teacher inspiring kids to fulfill their creative potential. We would also like to thank all the teachers and educators out there for… Read more →
Thank you San Diego Comic Con for granting Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert a professional badge to this year’s SDCC. It will be our first time attending San Diego Comic Con and we are so excited to be having a community outreach event in San Diego. We will announce details about our comic book store signing in San Diego soon! Read more →
Focus Comic are donating Focus Comic books to Little free libraries for disadvantaged children &young adults. Focus comic features an autistic superhero; art by pros, & interns with autism. #givingbacktothecommunity Read more →
Focus Comic had a successful community outreach event at FanX comic con at Salt Lake City, Utah where the creator Yvonne Wan; main artist Douglas Hebert and Good will ambassador Tony Todd engaged with the public and provided free art workshops for kids and young adults. The purpose of our visit was to promote Focus comic which features an autistic… Read more →
Thank you Roger Clark who plays Arthur Morgan of Red dead redemption 2 for supporting Focus Comic and autism awareness at Fanx. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. Autism affects more people than you may realize, including friends, families and neighbors – people we love and care about. Did you know… Read more →
Thank you Rob Wiethoff who plays John Marsdon of Red dead redemption 2 for supporting Focus Comic and autism awareness at Fanx. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. Rob has two children with autism. His message is “Everyone deserve two things, that is love and acceptance. Please do your part to… Read more →
Thank you Seth Gilliam of The Walking Dead for accepting an interview about Focus comic and autism awareness. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. Please order Focus through this website. Read more →
Thank you Garrett Wang of Star Trek for accepting an interview about Focus comic and autism awareness. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. Please order Focus through this website. Read more →
Thank you actress Aimee Garcia who is known for roles in Lucifer, Dexter and Robocop, for accepting an interview about Focus comic and autism awareness. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. “I’ve just learned about Focus, the autistic super hero. I think it’s pretty cool. Maybe we should check it out.… Read more →
Thank you Mark Pellegrino, actor known for his roles in The Big Lebowski, Supernatural and Capote, for accepting and interview on Focus comic and autism awareness. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. “Hey. It’s autism awareness month. In honor of that, it would be so awesome if you could check this… Read more →
Thank you Adelaide Kane, Actress known for roles in Reign and Once Upon a Time for accepting an interview on Focus comic and autism awareness. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. “I think its incredibly important that we continue the discussion about autism. If you child presents early autism symptoms, you… Read more →
Thank you Irene Bedard, voice actress of Pocahontas for accepting an interview about Focus comic and autism awareness at Fanx. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. “People on the autism spectrum are very loving and very intelligent. People on the autism spectrum can do all sorts of things. They are amazing… Read more →
Thank you Austin St John, the original red Power Ranger for accepting an interview about Focus comic and autism awareness. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. In the interview Austin says “Focus…shows the potential that people on the spectrum have, and the rest of the world needs to know about it.… Read more →
Thank you Jess Harnell, the voice actor of Animaniacs, Rick and Morty and Transformers for supporting Focus comic and autism awareness. Focus comic features an autistic super hero, art by professional artists, and interns with autism. Jess is excited to hear about the arrival of Focus, the autistic super hero “One of the things that I love about Focus is… Read more →
Thank you Tony Todd our goodwill ambassador, and Hollywood actor for representing Focus and autism awareness at FanX. Tony is an inspiration for us all. Thank you Tony, for using his voice for social good; by sharing his life experiences and words of wisdom with kids and adults in Salt Lake City. In this interview, Tony shares his story about… Read more →
Thank you Jonathan Maberry, the writer for Black Panther for accepting an interview about Focus comic and autism Awareness at Fanx. The Black Panther writer believes Focus will transform this generation of kids and adults on a global scale: “Comics have always a great way to reach people. They have always reached people who felt alone. This comics deal with… Read more →
Above: Community Outreach pictures at the Focus comic booth. Visit our Facebook page for the full picture gallery. Focus comic had a successful community outreach event at FanX Comic Con Salt Lake City. FanX is one of the biggest comic cons in the USA. Representing Focus was goodwill ambassador Tony Todd, Creator and Artist Yvonne Wan and Main artist and… Read more →
Thank you Rosie Nguyen of ABC4 News in Salt Lake city for interviewing Tony Todd, Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert about Focus comic and autism awareness. Check out the film on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/abc4utah/videos/435300813946060/UzpfSTEwMDAwMDAzODU4OTkyMToyNTA4NTEzNDQyNDkzMjUx/ If you do not use facebook, here is a You Tube link you may view the interview at: Thanks ABC4 for supporting autism awareness! Read more →
Thank you McKenzie Stauffer of KUTV for interviewing Tony Todd, Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert with regards to Focus comic and autism awareness at Fanx Spring 2019. The title of the article is: A positive light on human diversity. FanX embraces one of the worlds first autistic super heroes Check out the article here: https://kutv.com/news/local/a-positive-light-on-human-diversity-fanx-embraces-the-worlds-first-autistic-superhero Here is the article if… Read more →
Thank you Sean Means of Salt Lake Tribune for interviewing Tony Todd, Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert about Focus comic at FanX Spring 2019. Thanks to their article, a lot of families affected by autism in Salt Lake City, came to our booth to learn more about Focus, the autistic super hero. Check out their article here: https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2019/04/19/salt-lake-citys-fanx/ Here is… Read more →
Thanks The Book Break for interviewing Tony Todd, Douglas A Hebert and Yvonne Wan about Focus Comic at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention Thank you The Book Club for interviewing Tony Todd; Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert with regards to comics, movies, fandoms and Focus comic at FanX. Check out the interview and follow their channel! Read more →
We are proud to announce that we have a new retail partner in Phoenix. We will be celebrating autism awareness month with a community outreach event and comic book signing in their Phoenix store on Saturday 27 April 12noon to 2pm. We will have a community coloring competition where you can win some cool Blick Art materials. Yvonne Wan, the… Read more →
Come on down to our Focus Comic booth #1631 this weekend and participate in our free community coloring competition for a chance to win 1 of 3 bags of Blick Art Materials. Celebrity Tony Todd, our goodwill ambassador will be presenting the prizes to the winners! Douglas Hebert will be providing free coloring art workshops to everyone at our booth… Read more →
We are excited to announce that Creator Yvonne Wan, and main artist and internship coach Douglas Hebert will be attending Ace Comic con in Seattle. We look forward to seeing you! Read more →
Check out these cool Focus collectible variant covers, bookmark and trading cards featuring Tony Todd as Thato. Available to buy through this website or at one of our upcoming community outreach events. All proceeds will go towards the Focus comic project. Pencil art by Yvonne Wan ; Colors by Luis Guerrero. #AutismAwarenessMonth Read more →
We are proud to announce that we have a new retail partner in Salt Lake City where you can grab a copy of Focus comic from 18th April onwards. Thank you Dr Volts for supporting Supporting Autism Awareness. We appreciate you! Read more →
I am pleased to announce that our first Focus Comic outdoors poster campaign has launched in the United Kingdom in time for #AutismAwareness month. The artwork here is of Focus unmasking himself (Tony Todd is the official voice of Focus). Pencil art by Yvonne Wan, and colored by Luis Guerrero. The poster mirrors one of the variant covers, and credits… Read more →
Art plays an important role in all societies. It is a powerful way of communication; expression, education and storytelling. It cuts through barriers of language, class and culture. A picture is worth a thousand words. Art captivates, inspires and influences others, moves people intellectually and emotionally. It engages people to discuss issues that are often overlooked, misunderstood, misrepresented and misapprehended.… Read more →
Tony Todd is the voice of Focus and is Thato! Join Focus Comic at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention at Utah this Autism Awareness month. Tony will be presenting at the Focus panel with the creator Yvonne Wan, and main artist Douglas Hebert. We will presenting art from a community of artists including Paul Mounts; Kevin Anthony De Castro; Francisco… Read more →
It brings us great pleasure to introduce you to Zoë Marie, our latest intern with autism to join our Focus Comic internship program. Zoë is from France and has just turned 7. She loves to draw and it brings her great joy be part of this project. Zoë draws really well for her age and specializes in sign language. Her… Read more →
Focus comic will be attending Fan X Comic Con in Salt Lake City Utah between April 19 and 20 2019. Celebrities including Val Kilmer; Paul Bettany; Tom Ellis; Clark Gregg and Billie Piper will also be attending the popular event this year. Attending our Focus booth will be Goodwill ambassador Tony Todd ( who is known for roles in Candyman;… Read more →
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES! Join Focus Comic (Yvonne Wan and Douglas Hebert) with Eric Stone; Corinna Santiago Repucci at Desert Dragon Pottery Art Studio in Phoenix for Free Hula Dance Class; Free Music, Free Snacks and Free art activities. Douglas Hebert will have his sculptures on exhibit to! Doug and Yvonne will be signing comics and promoting autism awareness at… Read more →
Guess what? The French issue of Focus Comic which features an autistic super hero is in production! Thank you Pauline Lysiak for interpreting the comic to entertain French readers and remove the stigma associated with autism. French kids with and without autism will love this comic. And guess what?! The French issue will feature new cover art by Douglas Hebert and legendary #spiderman artist Paul Mounts. The creator of… Read more →
Our goodwill ambassador Tony Todd recently received a Life Time Achievement Award hosted by New York City Horror film Festival 2018. Tony is the first African-American to receive the award and is ranked one of the fan favorites such as Wes Craven and Robert Englund. Tony comes from a background of traditional theatre. He is known for outstanding performances on… Read more →
WOW! Our Creator Yvonne Wan has over 671,323 views on her You Tube Account. Thanks for watching her films, which includes community outreach interviews relating to Focus comic and autism awareness. Please subscribe to her You tube Channel for film updates relating to Focus Comic: https://www.youtube.com/filmethnographer Read more →
Focus Comic had a successful community outreach event at Ace Comic Con Arizona where the creator Yvonne Wan; main artist Douglas Hebert and Gaby Tyrrell (TV presenter with autism) met the general public and provided free art workshops for kids and young adults. Thank you Ace Comic Con for consistently supporting us by providing us a platform to reach a… Read more →
Come on down to our Focus Comic booth 650 at ACE Comic Con Arizona 2019 this weekend to participate in our free art workshops and community coloring competition. We have a lot of awesome cool prizes to give away! Thank you Showcase Plastics for donating a beautiful glowing chess board, Thank you Blick for donating art supplies and Thank you California Balsamic for donating… Read more →
Our Creator Yvonne Wan will be cosplaying as Princess Jasmine from Aladdin tomorrow at Ace Comic Con (Friday 11 January 2019). Feel free to bring your kids down to our booth to take pictures. Visit us at booth 650 to learn more about our comic; participate in the free art workshops and community coloring competition! Read more →
Focus Comic had a successful year with community outreach events in The West; The Mid West and The South of America. We hope to have community outreach events in all 50 states and increase the degree of social work we do with your help. Please order our comic or donate funds to help us with our journey. Read more →
Earlier this year Focus Comic donated 118 comics to autistic kids at the Judson Center (which was founded in 1924 as a Childrens Home). Thank you Douglas Hebert for delivering the Focus books personally to the kids and families in need of an autistic super hero. Douglas Hebert is the main artist and internship coach for interns with autism. Doug and Yvonne Wan (the… Read more →
#HeroesWithoutCapes Thank you to everyone, especially #TeamFocus and Office Depot who helped make Focus Comic happen. Thank you for shining your light on the world, and giving hope to #autistickids and young adults. If you have not yet ordered the book, please support us by placing an order or donating funds through this website . There are 16 covers to… Read more →