There are a few things in life that everyone should know: Look both ways before crossing the street. Always eat your vegetables. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all. But, most important of this sage…
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Librarian & Educator Tools
Graphic Novels: Suggestions for Librarians An introduction to graphic novels: what they are, a brief history, how to develop a collection, and facing challenges. Adding Graphic Novels to Your Library or Classroom Collection This ongoing feature from CBLDF provides specific…
History of Comics Censorship, Part 6
Below is a web-friendly version of the CBLDF presentation on the history of comics censorship, which has been delivered to audiences of scholars, lawyers, advocates and readers in the United States. Please contact CBLDF about bringing this presentation to your…
Case Study: Fun Home
Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic is a graphic novel memoir of the author’s childhood, particularly focused on her relationship with her closeted gay father Bruce. As Alison grows older and realizes that she is a lesbian, she and…
Comics Code Revision of 1989
COMICS MAGAZINE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA COMICS CODE 1989 PREAMBLE The Comics Magazine Association of America was formed in 1954 by a group of publishers committed to the principle that the public deserved decent and wholesome comic books as entertainment for…
Banned Books Week
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a proud sponsor of Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read! The celebration of Banned Books Week is always held the last week of September and features a different…
Banned & Challenged Comics
Amazing Spider-Man: Revelations by J. Michael Straczynski, John Romita, Jr., and Scott Hanna • Location of key challenge: A middle-school library in Millard, Nebraska • Reason challenged: Sexual overtones The parent of a 6-year-old who checked out the book filed…
Banned Comics
Every year people try to take away readers’ power to decide what books are right for themselves or their children to read by bringing challenges to remove books from libraries. Comic books, graphic novels, and manga are frequently challenged and…
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Click on the name of the item below to initiate download. CBLDF Annual Reports & Minicomics Annual Reports CBLDF Annual Report 2014 CBLDF Annual Report 2013 CBLDF Annual Report 2012 Minicomics Help the CBLDF… Defend Comics 2013 Help the CBLDF……
Playwright Stops Production of THREE’S COMPANY Parody Over Copyright Claim
According to reports from The New York Times and Playbill.com, lawyers representing DLT Enterprises — the company that owns the copyright to the television series Three’s Company — have sent playwright David Adjmi a letter demanding he cease putting on…