This weekend, CBLDF heads into the fall convention season at Baltimore Comic-Con, where we’re offering programming, signings, and more to support our work protecting the freedom to read! You’ll find CBLDF at booth 2103, where we’ll have a massive selection of signed graphic novels, apparel, and more for our supporters!
All proceeds from Baltimore Comic-Con support our educational initiatives and work protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics community! Let’s take a look at what we have in store for you….
SIGNINGS
Friday
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Vivek J. Tiwary (The Fifth Beatle)
Friday
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Vivek J. Tiwary (The Fifth Beatle)
Friday
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Vivek J. Tiwary (The Fifth Beatle)
PANELS
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. – Spinner Rack Revolution
In the 1970s, publishers fled from spinner racks to magazine stands to escape the bounds of the Comics Code Authority. With a larger format, in a different rack, comics could openly deal with adult content, have more horror and suspense, and be frank about sexuality. Magazines like HEAVY METAL, VAMPIRELLA, EPIC ILLUSTRATED, 1984, and SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN all broke new ground for a mainstream audience, and loosened the restrictions on some of comics’ top creators. Moderated by The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s Alex Cox. Room 345-346
Saturday
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. – CBLDF Podcast Live
The industry’s top creators, editors, and publishers sit down with CBLDF for a live, long-form interview about the importance of Free Speech in comics, and protecting your right to read and create comics! Moderated by Alex Cox and featuring surprise guest stars from the world of comics. Room 345-346
Baltimore Comic Con runs Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, at the Baltimore Convention Center (One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201). CBLDF will be at booth 2103 all weekend! For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com