Harlan Ellison, a prolific and award-winning author with a mythic and often divisive personality, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 28. Ellison authored hundreds of crucial science-fiction stories like I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream and…
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Adding LGBTQIA+ Comics to Your Classroom or Library
As June comes to a close, we’ve compiled a list of comics that have LGBTQIA+ content and creators for which we have developed resources for educators and librarians. Many of these books are frequently banned or challenged. To get signed copies of…
Signed Graphic Novels & Merch Designed by Frank Miller, Jim Lee, & More Benefit CBLDF!
This week you can support CBLDF with signed graphic novels and classic merchandise designed by creators including Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Terry Moore, and R. Sikoryak! Grab a copy of Batman: Dark Knight Saga, Ronin, Sin City and more, signed by Frank Miller; Batman: Hush Deluxe HC, signed by Jim Lee; Motor…
Humble Audiobook Bundle from DC Comics to Benefit CBLDF!
Listen Up! DC Comics has joined with Humble Bundle to create a a giant Audiobook Bundle that benefits Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Hero’s Initiative. Pay what you want to get the best in Audiobooks produced by GraphicAudio, delivered…
Graphic Novels Break Through at ALA
Another successful American Library Association (ALA) Conference is completed and one thing is clear – librarians love graphic novels! The conference this year in New Orleans ran from Thursday, June 21 to Monday, June 26. Early during the festivities, the…
Retro CBLDF Designs Now on Threadless!
Now free speech advocates can show off their support in even more styles, with tons of new retro CBLDF designs available in our Threadless shop. Seeing our supporters at conventions is the best part. Longtime friends and members stop by…
CBLDF Debuts Comics – Start Here! At ALA in New Orleans
CBLDF is proud to release Comics — Start Here! This resource for librarians provides an introduction to developing a graphic novel collection, including brand new research on cataloging graphic novels undertaken by Staci Crouch, Hallie Clawson, and Allison Bailund at…
Pre-Order Sandman: Overture Absolute HC Signed by Neil Gaiman & J.H. Williams III!
This week CBLDF donors have the exciting opportunity to receive a copy of the soon-to-be-released The Sandman: Overture Absolute Edition HC, signed on a beautiful CBLDF-exclusive bookplate by longtime supporters and acclaimed creators Neil Gaiman and J.H. Williams III! Your donation will not only get you…
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Characters With Signed Batwoman, Wicked & Divine, Love & Rockets, and More!
Celebrate Pride Month with excellent graphic novels featuring LGBTQ+ characters, including Batwoman by Rucka & Williams, signed by Greg Rucka & J.H. Williams III; Batwoman: Hydrology, signed by J.H. Williams III; Wicked & Divine Books One and Two, signed by Kieron Gillen; Love & Rockets Library: Maggie the…
Arts in the City Visits The Art of MARCH: A Civil Rights Masterpiece
Ernabel DeMillo of CUNY TV’s Arts in the City got a chance to chat with Nate Powell, the illustrator behind the MARCH trilogy, and CBLDF Executive Director, Charles Brownstein about The Art of MARCH: A Civil Rights Masterpiece. The exhibit,…