San Diego Comic Con 2018 – CBLDF Exclusives! This year Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has put together a great set of new rewards for supporters at San Diego Comic-Con to show the world they fight for free expression. Pick…
Batman, Vision, & More GNs Signed by Tom King Benefit CBLDF!
This week CBLDF is rewarding your donations with some fantastic graphic novels, all signed by acclaimed Batman author Tom King! Get caught up on Batman’s latest adventures with Batman: Rebirth Vol 1 HC; grab a collected edition of 2017’s Eisner Award-Winning Best Limited Series with The Vision HC;…
CBLDF Defends The Hate U Give and All American Boys
CBLDF joins with other members of Kids’ Right to Read Project sent a letter defending students First Amendment rights to Wando High School administrators in support of…
Harlan Ellison – Prolific Writer and Free Speech Advocate
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…
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…
South Carolina Police Challenge Summer Reading Titles
Community members, cops, and parents in one South Carolina school district are all pushing back against two summer reading books they believe propagate anti-police feelings. The books, The…
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,…
Freedom to Read Foundation Elects Charles Brownstein President
Charles Brownstein, CBLDF’s Executive Director, was elected President of The Freedom to Read Foundation during their annual meeting last week in New Orleans. A prolific public speaker on Free Expression and comics, Brownstein also serves as the chair…
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…
Graphic Novels Break Through at ALA
Another successful American Library Association (ALA) Conference is completed and one thing is clear – librarians love graphic…
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…
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…
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…
Gene Luen Yang, Iconic Cartoonist and Teacher, Joins CBLDF Board of Directors!
Portland, OR (June 21, 2018) – The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting First Amendment rights, is proud to welcome Gene Luen Yang to its Board of…