The CBLDF is sad to note the passing of Gordon Lee, owner of the Rome, GA comic book store Legends. Lee successfully stood up to false charges of distributing harmful to minors materials in a case that CBLDF managed from…
Rockefeller Bill Dead, But Not For Long
When the 112th session of Congress ended on January 2, another thing ended with it: Jay Rockefeller’s (D – WV) bill mandating that the National Academy of Sciences investigate the effect of violent video games on children. However, like any…
Jaime Hernandez Launches CBLDF’s 2013 Membership Program!
NEVERMIND: CT Community Cancels Plan to Destroy Violent Media
Last week we told you about a community organization in the town of Southington, Connecticut, that planned to collect and burn violent video games and other entertainment media. But yesterday, after much coverage from blogs and the press, SouthingtonSOS announced…
Celebrated Children’s Book Author Jennifer L. Holm Joins CBLDF Board of Directors
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is pleased to announce the addition of bestselling author and three-time Newbery honoree Jennifer L. Holm to its Board of Directors. Best known in the comics world as the co-author with her brother Matthew…
Vice President to Meet with Entertainment Execs About “Culture of Violence”
In the midst of talks regarding gun control, the government has taken steps to address a “culture of violence” that many have blamed for the recent spate of gun violence. According to an article in Variety, Vice President Joe Biden…