Editor’s note: This interview first appeared summer of 2017 in CBLDF Defender Vol. 2, Issue 2. As we approach the second year anniversary of the horrific shooting at Pulse nightclub, this is a look back at the queer comics community responding…
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“Farewell to a Friend”: Paul Levitz on MAD Magazine’s Nick Meglin
Word is spreading of the sudden passing of Nick Meglin, an insufficiently celebrated but extraordinarily important influence on American culture and cartooning. Nick is close to the last survivor of the offices of E.C. Comics (hang in there, Marie and…
CBLDF Podcast Episode 27: Ron Turner
In this episode, we speak with legendary publisher Ron Turner, starting with his early days as an activist, through the creation of foundational publishing house LAST GASP, the heyday of the Underground Comix movement, and a myriad of other topics…
Remembering Rory Root
Ten years gone, and not only do I still miss Rory Root, but I often reflect that comics has never recovered from his loss. Rory was a true nexus, encouraging creators, retailers, publishers, and educators not only to interact with…
Queer Comics Struggles, History, and Emergence: an Interview with Justin Hall
Justin Hall, who brought together the elegant and poignant queer comics anthology, No Straight Lines has been working on a new documentary by the same name with Peabody Award-winning director, Vivian Kleinman. The documentary is set to follow several groundbreaking LBGTQ…
The Comics Code, Race, and the Debut of the Black Panther
by Brian M. Puaca The recent success of the Black Panther movie has prompted many viewers to delve into the history of the character and explore his origins in the Marvel Universe of the 1960s. As rightly noted in many…
Be Heard! A Comic For Student Rights From CBLDF & NCAC
As millions of American students assert their First Amendment rights in protests across the country, advocacy groups Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and National Coalition Against Censorship today released a new comic book to help protect students’ rights. Be Heard!…
Curriculum Confusion Over Night Continues in Conejo
Editor’s Note: 2/2/2108 According to an article released online yesterday for a local Thousand Oaks publication, Night by Elie Wiesel is still being taught in 8th grade honors english classes, as planned, at Los Cerritos Middle School. The article highlights…
Mike Allred Creates 2018 CBLDF Member Art!
Mike Allred wants you to join CBLDF! The legendary creator of Madman and iZombie created this year’s CBLDF membership art, which is featured on members-only gear including a membership card, t-shirt, print, hoodie, and more! Show the world that you’re standing up for…