"Canina" Debuts at 2006 Comic Con International in Support of Newly Launched Web-Based Comic Book Series

Web-based Comic Book launches, detailing adventures of "Canina," half-dog and half-woman fighting for animal rights and rescue. Site launch is in conjunction with the character's debut at 2006 Comic Con International in San Diego. The Character was created by Melissa Bacelar (actress, ABC’s “One Life to Live” and horror films “Strange Things Happen at Sundown” and “Toxic Avenger 4: Citizen Toxie”) for Stan Lee's Sci Fi Network Show, "Who Wants to Be a Superhero," and has received new following of both comic book fans and animal activists on the web through MySpace.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2006 -- www.IsmellTrouble.com is a web-based comic book site that tells the ongoing adventures of “Canina” - half-dog and half-woman - fighting for animal rights and rescue. The site launches today providing background of the heroine and how she came to be, and will debut a journal entry this weekend detailing the work of she and her militia. Melissa Bacelar, Canina’s creator and alter ego, will appear at the 2006 Comic Con International in San Diego on Saturday, July 22nd to sign autographs and greet fans. “Canina” was originally created for Stan Lee’s Sci Fi Network show “Who Wants to be a Superhero?” which landed Melissa a spot as a finalist in the casting process.

Feeling strongly about the values created for Canina, Melissa Bacelar (ABC’s “One Life to Live” and horror films “Strange Things Happen at Sundown” and “Toxic Avenger 4: Citizen Toxie”) is combining her talents as writer, actress, and animal advocate. www.IsmellTrouble.com will continue her story as a web-based comic heroine with an online army of supporters, fans of the site and likeminded animal advocates. Designed to appeal to comic book lovers and animal activists alike, www.ismelltrouble.com will be updated with new stories, comic drawings, and resources from Canina and her pack.

“Comics have always been a commentary on society, whether that be the battle between good and evil or showing readers that differences can be strengths,” said Melissa Bacelar. “It’s time to turn the comic book ink on those who selfishly abuse animals who cannot defend themselves. Canina shows everyday citizens that by fighting for animals, they can be heroes too.”

Melissa was inspired to create Canina through her own experiences in animal rescue. In real life, she plays host to a menagerie of dogs, cats, and rabbits and spends her free time working to publicize orphaned animals in need of homes. Melissa Bacelar will be greeting fans and signing autographs as Canina at the 2006 Comic Con International in San Diego on Saturday, July 22nd from 8 am to 5 pm. For more information visit: www.IsmellTrouble.com.

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