For many businesses, May 1 brings a new round of anxiety around paying rent. While some were able to use savings or secure relief funding, others weren’t. With the majority of comics businesses being impacted, the lack of income makes…
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CBLDF Launches Rory D. Root Comics Ambassador Grant To Support Retailer Programs Celebrating Free Expression
February 21, 2020 (Portland, OR) – Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is supporting retailers with the announcement of the Rory D. Root Comics Ambassador Grant, a new program encouraging community building through the creation of events promoting comics as a valuable…
Portland Area Comics Fans: Join the CBLDF Team!
CBLDF is currently looking for a part-time Office Assistant. We’re located in Portland, Oregon, and this position is on-site. Check out the posting below, and please reach out if you’re interested! OFFICE ASSISTANT (Part-Time, Hourly | $15 per hour) The…
Siena Fallon Joins CBLDF as Community Development Manager
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, the industry’s voice for free speech advocacy and education, is excited to welcome Siena Fallon as the organization’s Community Development Manager. Fallon will work with the CBLDF staff in developing the organization’s fundraising programs as…
CBLDF Salutes Certified Stores
CBLDF is proud to announce our list of Certified Stores! These stores are trained to help educators and librarians bring comics and graphic novels into their classrooms and libraries. Make them your first call to help you bring comics to…
CBLDF Retailer Webinars
CBLDF is excited to announce three retailer webinars for November 2019! Our webinar series is intended to provide practical advice, strategies, and resources to help comics retailers better serve their communities. Register now to be a part of these valuable…
Best of CBLDF’s Inktober 2019!
The first week of CBLDF’s #Inktober2019 challenge is nearly complete and we’re thrilled that so many people have been getting in the free expression spirit. Check out some of our favorites here or head on over to our Instagram and…
Mile High Comics’ Drag Show Attracts Protesters (But More Supporters)
Since February, Mile High Comics in Denver, Colorado has been hosting an all-ages Drag Show one Sunday each month to raise money for a local scholarship fund. In addition to drawing crowds of fans interested in supporting the store and…
CBLDF Retailer Spotlight: Rebel Base Comics & Toys
In honor of the 4th of July, CBLDF Retailer Spotlight falls on Rebel Base Comics and Toys in Charlotte, North Carolina, because what were the founding fathers if not Rebels fighting against the Empire? Like a proper secret base, the…