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…
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Join Society Of Illustrators and CBLDF For Exclusive Batman: Black and White Events in NYC
Batman turns 76 this weekend, and the Society of Illustrators and Comic Book Legal Defense Fund are celebrating the Dark Knight with a series of events featuring the inimitable Chip Kidd and other special guests! Funds raised during these exclusive…
Humble Bundle Supports Banned Books Week with Comics to Benefit CBLDF!
In preparation of Banned Books Week, Humble Bundle is offering an assortment of comics, as well as authors, that have been challenged and in some cases banned. Many notable creators are represented here, including Alan Moore, Scott Snyder, Jeff Smith,…
Syrian Cartoonist Reportedly Died Under Arrest
Three years since Syrian editorial cartoonist Akram Raslan was arrested by the Assad regime for “offending the state’s prestige” with his work, it is now all but certain that he died in government custody in 2013. Based on testimony from…
Only 24 Hours Left to Get Neil Gaiman Rarities from Humble Bundle, Benefiting CBLDF!
The team-up between Humble Bundle and international bestselling author Neil Gaiman has been breaking records, but this amazing offer can’t last forever — there are only 24 hours left to pay what you want for these amazing rarities and support…
Sudanese Government Seizes Newspaper to Suppress Cartoon
In the midst of a press censorship spree over the weekend, Sudanese government authorities seized the entire Sunday print run of Al-Khartoum newspaper, apparently in retaliation for an editorial cartoon that appeared on the front page. Ironically, the cartoon criticized…
Banned Books Week 2015: CBLDF RESOURCES!
Banned Books Week 2015 is almost here! As a sponsor of the annual week celebrating the freedom to read, CBLDF is proud to offer free and low-cost resources for libraries, educators, and retailers who want to join the celebration September…
Zunar’s Sedition Trial Postponed for Third Time
Malaysian political cartoonist Zunar, currently awaiting trial on nine counts of sedition, will have to wait a little longer. Last week his trial was postponed for the third time and is now set to begin on November 6. Meanwhile, he’s…
How Your Humble Contribution Helps CBLDF!
You’re protecting the right to read when you support the Neil Gaiman Rarities Bundle! Every contribution to this record-breaking bundle supports the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s important work. From front-line efforts against censorship in schools and libraries, to legal…
Humble Bundle Adds Even More Neil Gaiman Rarities to Benefit CBLDF!
We’re one week into the team-up between Humble Bundle and international bestselling author Neil Gaiman, and today, this amazing offer sees the addition of even more rare stories to benefit charity! The Humble Book Bundle Neil Gaiman Rarities offers some…