CBLDF's NYCC Welcome Party, presented by Image Comics & The Beat!


Posted Friday, October 1st, 2010


Get in that New York Comic Con frame of mind with Image Comics and the Beat at the CBLDF’s NYCC Welcome Party! On Thursday, October 7, come to the Village Pourhouse Restaurant Row to meet, mix, & mingle with the best and brightest in comics on the eve of the big show!

Celebrating the premiere of the LIBERTY ANNUAL 2010, the CBLDF’s NYCC Welcome Party brings together the best creators, fans and insiders for a star-spangled celebration of good comics and free speech!

The party is open to all, but with a suggested donation of $10 or more, you will receive a special gift bag, full of goodies from Image Comics & CBLDF.

We also are offering wristbands to enjoy an open bar for donations of $30 and $50. For information on Open Bar bracelets, please visit: http://www.cbldf.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NYCCWelcome2010#

The party’s on Thursday, October 7, from 8 to 10pm at the Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row. Come out to get your copy of the LIBERTY ANNUAL, free appetizers, and special giveaways.

Come support Free Expression, the Liberty Annual, with the greatest talents in comics at the CBLDF’s NYCC Welcome Party!

What: CBLDF’s NYCC Welcome Party, presented by Image Comics (http://www.imagecomics.com ) and The Beat (http://www.comicsbeat.com )

When: Thursday, October 7 from 8 to 10pm

Where: Village Pourhouse – 366 W. 46th St.

Who: Anyone who is 21 and over – IDs will be checked!

Why: Support Free Speech, Mingle With Top Creators, and Enjoy free food and gifts!

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The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and the Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund are pleased to announce that the Crown has withdrawn all criminal charges in R. v. Matheson, the case previously described as the “Brandon X case,” which involved a comic book reader who faced criminal charges in Canada relating to comic books on his computer. The defendant, Ryan Matheson, a 27-year-old comic book reader, amateur artist, and computer programmer has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing.

The total legal costs of this case exceeded $75,000. After taking the case last summer, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund contributed $20,000 to the defense, and the Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund contributed $11,000. The CBLDF also participated in shaping the defense, including recruiting expert testimony for the trial. The organization is currently seeking funds to help pay off the $45,000 debt Matheson incurred as a result of his case, and to create new tools to prevent future cases. To make a contribution to these important efforts, please visit www.cbldf.org. Learn more about the shocking details of this case and how you can support the CBLDF's efforts to fight back!Read the full post