June
7 "Heroes" comic contest for Comic-Con

With only six weeks to go until Comic-Con Intl., it's time to start girding yourself for the onslaught of annoucements for all the cool things that will be going down at the annual nerd prom.

NBC's "Heroes" is going to have a huge presence at the show this year, in part to thank fans for giving the freshman show such a warm welcome last year when it just a lonely pilot looking to survive more than a handful of episodes. As part of their celebration, NBC is inviting fans to create their own comic starring Hiro Nakamura.

Head over to this site to learn about the contest from co-exec producer Jeph Loeb. Then download the script for the first few pages and page layout templates, then finish the story any way you like. The best entry will be presented at the con.

For those who can't stand the summer hiatus without "Heroes," the online graphic novel installments are continuing at NBC.com, with new issues set to debut June 25 and July 23.