Comic books have existed for decades, but in recent years they have come to the foreground of the public’s imagination. Along with comic books’ growing success and popularity, the intellectual property rights associated with the them have become increasingly important…
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Banned Books Week News Roundup
Banned Books Week is almost over, and once again it’s been a great success! Let’s take a look at CBLDF and Banned Books Week in the news: Banned Books Week: How comics are fighting a hail of critical fire: CBLDF…
CBLDF Celebrates Independent Comics This Weekend at APE!
Join CBLDF Editorial Director Betsy Gomez this weekend in San Jose, California, for the 2015 edition of the Alternative Press Expo! The premiere independent comics event in Northern California, Gomez will be on hand Saturday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m.…
12 Attacks on Free Speech Around the World for Banned Books Week 2015
In the United States, we’re celebrating Banned Books Week and our First Amendment right to freedom of speech, but artists around the world continue to be censored and banned and sometimes even imprisoned or killed. From political cartoonists to comic…
London Gallery Removes Toy Dioramas from Free Speech Exhibit Amid Terrorism Fears
A London gallery hosting an annual freedom of expression exhibit last week pulled a series of satirical photo dioramas after police raised concerns about “potentially inflammatory content” that could anger Islamic State or other extremists. The photos by pseudonymous…
RETAILERS! Time to Join CBLDF or Renew Your Membership!
Every year, Diamond Comic Distributors runs a membership drive through Previews. During this drive, CBLDF offers special premiums — including gorgeous variant covers for some of the hottest first issues — exclusively for Retailer Members! Comic stores have been on…