It was “The Night Before Christmas.” At least that was the name of the story in Panic #1, a 1953 release from MC Gaines’ EC Comics. This story not only stirred controversy and was banned in the state of Massachusetts,…
The Resurgence of Lenny Bruce & People vs. Bruce
With the meteoric success of the streaming show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which just released its third season, a free speech icon has returned to pop culture prominence. Lenny Bruce has long been held as the father…
Last Day to Support CBLDF & Get Gifts in Time for the Holidays!!
Today select express shipping and get your rewards before the holiday! You didn’t wait too long, you just haven’t found the perfect gift yet for the people in your life who matter to you. Well, look no further. This holiday season…
5 CBLDF Victories in 2019!
The 5 stories that follow are just some of 2019’s favorite public victories. CBLDF is lucky to be able to work with people privately to protect their job security if they fear retribution for speaking up, as well as to…
2 Days Left to Support CBLDF!
Today and tomorrow select express shipping and get your rewards before the holiday! You didn’t wait too long, you just haven’t found the perfect gift yet for the people in your life who matter to you. Well look no further…
Remembering Godfather of Queer Comics, Howard Cruse
This year saw the loss of one of the greats in the comics community when Howard Cruse passed away from lymphoma in late November. Cruse, often referred to as the “godfather of Queer Comics,” never had the mainstream fame…
50 Years After Historic Tinker Decision, Erosion is Evident
This year, free speech within schools has come to the forefront as districts abandoned their own policies for reviewing educational materials; efforts to ban books have…
The Best of The Best Comics in 2019
In what has become a favorite annual tradition, CBLDF rounds up the top “Best of Comics and Graphic Novels” lists for the year, as a helpful reminder that there’s still good in the world – and a lot of it…
Gets Your Gifts Today! Standard Christmas Shipping Ends 12/18
Time is running out to get your favorite fans signed comics and graphic novels from Neil Gaiman, Stan Sakai, Alison Bechdel, Brian K. Vaughan, Raina Telgemeier, Roz Chast, & more this holiday season! Order by 12/18/2019 for guaranteed standard shipping to arrive in time…
Free Speech Supporters Fill The Beat’s 100 Best Comics of the Past Decade
Comics Beat put together a list of their Top 100 Comics since 2010 to demonstrate not only their staff’s favorites but also the diversity on and off the page that has made this past decade so transformative in graphic novels.…
More Than Rubies: The Merits of Teaching Preludes & Nocturnes
Last November, CBLDF marked the 30th Anniversary of Sandman Issue #1 by a look back at both the praise and censorship that the series has received. The series as a whole stands as one…
Adding Kindred: A Graphic Novel to Your Library or Classroom Collection
Octavia Butler’s shift in the last 40 years to ever expanding popularity in both academia and popular culture is due not only to her brilliant (and at times prescient) work, but also to generations of fans heralding her books to anyone…
LAST DAY to get Maus, Fun Home, Watchmen & More Personalized!
This is the last day to get signed & personalized graphic novels from your favorite comics creators when you make a donation to CBLDF! 2019’s Spirit of Giving features comics from top creators Mike & Laura Allred, Gabriel Bá & Fábio…
Saga: A Comic for Every Type of Family
CBLDF Salutes Certified Stores
CBLDF is proud to announce our list of Certified Stores! These stores are trained to help educators and librarians bring comics and graphic…