Captain Cure has a birthday

Ty Wakefield hangs out in his Lewiston office.

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Story Published: Nov 21, 2009 at 5:48 PM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2009 at 5:48 PM PDT

By Matt Loveless

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LEWISTON - He may not yet be as well known as Superman or Batman. But for the last year, this superhero's fight has gone well beyond a tussle with The Joker.

Plenty were there for, I guess you could call it his birth, and now Captain Cure, who's been "kicking cancer's butt" is turning one. The comic's creator, local artist Ty Wakefield, has sold about 3500 copies nationwide of the comic's first edition.

Friday, it was time to celebrate.

"The community came out last time and were really excited," said Wakefield. "I've got a lot of people that want number two, and tonight they'll really get their chance to see it."

About three years ago, Wakefield was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma, a bone cancer most commonly found in children.

What began as a way to connect with that demographic turned into a regional speaking tour, raising money for the fight against cancer. This, while Wakefield battled through stays at the St. Joe[s cancer center and bi-weekly trips to Seattle for treatment.

"It started out as just a tool to help others just to understand the different things with cancer and to give some hope," said Wakefield. "I've been constantly battling myself, and I found there's just some days where cancer really does control things."

For Captain Cure, however, the side effects of chemotherapy are superpowers, and an attitude Wakefield said he hopes has rubbed off on others over the last year.

Friday's event was open to the public.

"Plenty of stuff for the kids to do," said Wakefield. "It's at the 360 Gym. Thanks to them. They've really opened up their doors, and are excited to see all the kids coming through. Adults will be entertained as well. We'll have cake, and again, the second one is going to be put up and ready to go."

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