Larry Marder’s CBLDF Liberty Cards Diary #6


Posted Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

It’s a Tyched-out Thursday here at CBLDF.

We’re getting all sorts of multiple card tableaus .In the world of high-brow art these multi-paneled works are called diptychs, triptychs, quadriptychs, and so on.

As I’ve said before, I’m well aware of that these connecting subsets of one-of-a-kind sketch cards might drive fans downright batty. But I also know hardcore collectors will be relentless hunters of the individual cards that feature their favorite artists and characters. Hey, the chase of elusive prey is a key part of collecting. We at CBLDF and Cryptozoic Entertainment are just doing our part to keep collecting as challenging and fun as it’s supposed to be.

So first up today is a J.Gonzo two-carder diptych featuring characters from Image Comics’ Eisner winning CHEW, created by the Mighty John Layman and Rob Guillory:

Next is the finished four paneled quadriptych by Dan “FragaBOOM” Fraga that we’ve been watching him build up in pieces over the last week or so.

I’m heading over to Cryptozoic HQ later today to take a look at the cards that have come in this week. Can’t wait to see and then share!

Be here every Tuesday and Thursday for even more sneak peeks behind the scenes at CBLDF Liberty Trading Cards.

–Larry

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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