If you’ve been following the news, you know all about the flooding in the Philippines from Tropical Storm Ketsana.

What you may not have heard is that a number of comic book professionals have been affected by it. Daniel Best at 20th Century Danny Boy quotes a note from Gerry Alanguilan: “Colorist Jay David Ramos and veteran Rico Rival got their homes completely submerged in the flood waters and lost everything. Other guys affected include Steve Gan, Noly Zamora, Jun Lofamia, Danny Acuña (some of whom may be familiar to you guys as artists who worked on DC‘s war and horror stuff in the 70’s.). Other artists of the younger generation affected include Gilbert Monsanto, Carlo Vergara, Joanah and Melvin Calingo.” Alanguilan goes on to point out that he has yet to hear from a number of other creators.

Alanguilan’s starting up an original art auction to benefit the victims of the flooding. You can check it out on eBay. There are currently pieces by Alanguilan, Ernie Chan, and a nice X-Men cover by Whilce Portacio with more to come.

You can also follow Alanguilan’s blog for updates and information about how you can help.

[Artwork: Ernie Chan’s Conan piece from the auction]