On November 10, legendary cartoonists Patrick McDonnell, Paul Pope, Liza Donnelly, Michael Maslin, and Larry Marder will attend a brunch hosted by Jeff Smith at the Society of Illustrators in New York City to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense…
Retailer Membership Drive Ends TODAY!
Diamond has graciously solicited our Retailer Membership program, and today is FOC to join through the drive! We have some great items this year for stores that join (or re-join) the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, including this variant of…
CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 Now Available Direct from CBLDF!
CBLDF is proud to present the CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013, edited by Dark Horse Comics Editor-in Chief Scott Allie and featuring original work from Richard Corben, Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko, Art Baltazar, Franco, Paul Tobin, Emi Lenox, and many, many…
The Secret History of Comics Censorship
Researcher Carol Tilley revealed to the world that much of Fredric Wertham’s data supporting the “dangers” of comics were largely fabricated. Her evidence? Wertham’s own notes and papers. Recently, Tilley joined CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein and Abrams Comicarts editorial…
CBLDF Retailer Membership Drive Deadline is Monday! Don’t Miss Out!
It’s that time of year again, when Diamond graciously solicits our Retailer Membership program! We have some great items this year for stores that join (or re-join) the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, including this variant of MIGHTY AVENGERS #1…
Popular Cartoon Runs Afoul of Chinese Censors
Accusations of animated violence have led to censorship of one of China’s most popular children’s cartoons off air. The cartoon, Pleasant Goat and the Big Bad Wolf — sometimes billed as China’s version of Mickey Mouse, complete with some licencing…