Comic book giant Marvel is celebrating real-life heroes in its new comic book, The Vitals: True Nurse Stories.
The new comic is the result of a collaboration between Marvel Comics and the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a non-profit, 13-hospital academic medical system based in Pittsburgh.
Each character and story featuring in the comic book comes from real-life experiences of those who provide healthcare throughout AHN’s 13 hospital facilities in Western Pennsylvania, serving as amalgams of the dozens of nurses who shared their stories.
“Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been in awe of the courage and resourcefulness of our nurses, who put their own health at risk to care for these vulnerable patients,” said Claire Zangerle, DNP, Chief Nurse Executive, AHN.
“We are so proud of them, and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate their exceptional work.
“We hope that in seeing themselves as real Marvel Comics Super Heroes, they can take a moment to look back in pride on their exceptional work and compassion during an exceptionally difficult time for our communities.”
The comic books will be distributed throughout AHN hospitals and at recruiting events, with an e-reader available for digital distribution on Marvel.com.
“At Marvel, we tell stories about heroes every day. But this story is special. It tells a story about our everyday heroes – the nurses and healthcare professionals working tirelessly and courageously to save lives,” said Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Entertainment.
“Along with AHN, we are honoured to help tell these stories, which we dedicate to the real heroes who are saving the world.”
The new comic is the result of a collaboration between Marvel Comics and the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a non-profit, 13-hospital academic medical system based in Pittsburgh.
Each character and story featuring in the comic book comes from real-life experiences of those who provide healthcare throughout AHN’s 13 hospital facilities in Western Pennsylvania, serving as amalgams of the dozens of nurses who shared their stories.
“Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been in awe of the courage and resourcefulness of our nurses, who put their own health at risk to care for these vulnerable patients,” said Claire Zangerle, DNP, Chief Nurse Executive, AHN.
“We are so proud of them, and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate their exceptional work.
“We hope that in seeing themselves as real Marvel Comics Super Heroes, they can take a moment to look back in pride on their exceptional work and compassion during an exceptionally difficult time for our communities.”
The comic books will be distributed throughout AHN hospitals and at recruiting events, with an e-reader available for digital distribution on Marvel.com.
“At Marvel, we tell stories about heroes every day. But this story is special. It tells a story about our everyday heroes – the nurses and healthcare professionals working tirelessly and courageously to save lives,” said Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Entertainment.
“Along with AHN, we are honoured to help tell these stories, which we dedicate to the real heroes who are saving the world.”
