In today's crowded cable universe, it might take a superhuman effort to launch a new channel, but the Hero Television Network is giving it a try. While this fall's planned debut of the network
targeting staunch comic-book fans has been delayed, a broadband channel goes live Friday. The network believes the Internet option will allow it to generate significant traffic figures among an
estimated 16 million comic-book devotees. "We have dedicated fans, and once we have quality product, they will get the word out that they want to see what we have to offer," says Bryan Proctor, the
net's chief creative officer and driving force. He has cobbled together $2.5 million to seed the venture. -- David Goetzl
