What is the mission of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund? At first glance, the answer to this question seems to be obvious. After all, it’s right there in the name – legal protection for the comics industry, with no…
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A Personal Note from Jeff Trexler
Thank you to everyone for the welcoming words and heartfelt comments following yesterday’s announcement. They were a powerful reminder that even more than superheroes the most important legacy of comic books is the comics community. I’ll have a lot more…
CBLDF Welcomes Jeff Trexler as Interim Director
CBLDF has been going through a transitional period these last couple of months as we analyze our community’s concerns and reevaluate our internal procedures. We’ve been laying the groundwork for a lot of work to come and are excited to…
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Board Update
The CBLDF announced today that Paul Levitz is retiring from our Board of Directors. In addition, the Board has accepted the resignations of Katherine Keller and Jeff Abraham. We respect the decisions that Paul, Katherine and Jeff have made to…
An Update From Our Board of Directors
First and foremost, the CBLDF is grateful that Kris Simon has come forward. We also want to recognize Taki Soma for what she endured and for bringing this to light. Both have our full support. We are releasing Shy Allot…
A Statement From the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Board
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has accepted the resignation of Charles Brownstein as Executive Director, effective immediately. Our organization exists to serve the comics community and the First Amendment, and we can’t do that without an open and honest…
Using Graphic Novels in Education: The Prince and the Dressmaker
Welcome to Using Graphic Novels in Education, an ongoing feature from CBLDF designed to highlight the depth and complexity of graphic novels and to help parents and teachers raise readers. In this column, we provide teaching and discussion suggestions for the…
Celebrate Pride with an LGBTQ+ Reading List
In honor of Pride Month, CBLDF has put together a reading list of graphic novels featuring LGBTQ+ creators and themes. Celebrate Pride by enjoying graphic reads that uplift LGBTQ+ voices and stories! You can support CBLDF’s fight to defend queer…
Smile and Taxi: Our Picks for Week 2 of the Summer Reading Challenge
CBLDF is back with new recommendations for Week 2 of the CBLDF Summer Reading Challenge! It’s not too late to start the challenge and read a new graphic novel each week this summer. Just download our Challenge Checklist! Be sure…
Bone and Watchmen: This Week’s Recommended Summer Reading
This week, we’re challenging you to read a banned or challenged graphic novel! Comic books, graphic novels, and manga are frequently challenged and even banned because the medium thrives on the power of static images that can be taken out of context, and because there is a lingering stigma that comics are low-value speech. Check out our two selections for your #CBLDFSummerReads and download printables to keep track of your reading and more.