Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's star studded benefit anthology to make debut at this weekend's Baltimore Comic Con!
LIBERTY COMICS #2, the newest edition of Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's star studded benefit anthology, will make its exclusive debut at this year's Baltimore Comic Con! Get your copy of the comic, including the ultra-rare Jim Lee variant from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund at booth 1912!
"We're very proud to partner up with the Baltimore Comic Con for LIBERTY COMICS #2's debut," Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Executive Director Charles Brownstein said. "Given the convention's ten year dedication to supporting the comic book arts its a great venue to debut a book with this roster of talent including convention attendees Jason Aaron, Mike Allred, Stuart Immonen and Brian Wood."
In LIBERTY COMICS #2, JIM LEE and NEIL GAIMAN lead off an all-star ensemble of industry greats including a Painkiller Jane story by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JIM RUGG; a new Mr. Gum adventure from MIKE ALLRED, DAVE JOHNSON and JAMIE S. RICH; The Apocalypstix by RAY FAWKES and CAMERON STEWART, a return to Channel Zero by BRIAN WOOD; a preview of Choker by BEN MCCOOL and BEN TEMPLESMITH; and a special Martha Washington piece by DAVE GIBBONS, alongside exclusive material by PAUL POPE; KATHRYN & STUART IMMONEN; CHYNNA CLUGSTON; PAUL GRIST; and JASON AARON & MORITAT. LIBERTY COMICS already features two covers, one by Batman: The Long Halloween's TIM SALE and a new Kick Ass image by creator JOHN ROMITA JR.
In addition to debuting LIBERTY COMICS, the CBLDF will be offering hundreds of great premiums, including signed comics and graphic novels for donations of $10 or less. There's never been a better time to show your support for free speech than this weekend's Baltimore Comicon!
LIBERTY COMICS #2 (AUG090303), a 48-page full color comic book for $4.99, can be found this weekend at Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's booth, #1912, and will be in stores October 14th, 2009.
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Image Comics Founder Jim Lee provides gorgeous rendition for the CBLDF anthology's limited edition cover!
JIM LEE, the fan favorite artist of Batman, X-Men & WildC.A.T.s, provides the Image Comics published Comic Book Legal Defense Fund benefit anthology, LIBERTY COMICS #2 with an all-new, limited edition 1-in-25 variant cover based off his collaboration with Sandman writer NEIL GAIMAN.
"Jim has long been a true Defender of Liberty with his ongoing support of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and his cover goes above and beyond the call of duty," CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein said. "We're very thankful for his generosity."
LEE and his story with NEIL GAIMAN, '100 Words', lead off an all-star ensemble of industry greats in the all-new second volume of LIBERTY COMICS. Passionate comic book storytelling, all in service to an important cause, the incredible contributions list includes a Painkiller Jane story by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JIM RUGG; a new Mr. Gum adventure from MIKE ALLRED, DAVE JOHNSON and JAMIE S. RICH; The Apocalypstix by RAY FAWKES and CAMERON STEWART, a return to Channel Zero by BRIAN WOOD; a preview of Choker by BEN MCCOOL and BEN TEMPLESMITH; and a special Martha Washington piece by DAVE GIBBONS, alongside exclusive material by PAUL POPE; KATHRYN & STUART IMMONEN; CHYNNA CLUGSTON; PAUL GRIST; and JASON AARON & MORITAT. LIBERTY COMICS already features two covers, one by Batman: The Long Halloween's TIM SALE and a new Kick Ass image by creator JOHN ROMITA JR.
LIBERTY COMICS #2 (AUG090303), a 48-page full color comic book for $4.99, will be in stores October, 14 2009.
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Abstract Studio & Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Team Up to Support CBLDF!
Abstract Studio and Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab have teamed up to create a strictly limited, lettered edition of the Strangers in Paradise Omnibus, a set that promises to be the rarest of all SiP collectibles, all to benefit the CBLDF! This item is available now, concurrent with an eBay auction to own letter A of Z with one of a kind Black Phoenix collectibles!
Limited to 26 copies, the SiP Omnibus Lettered Edition includes: One set of the strictly limited three-volume hardcover SiP Omnibus edition, an original drawing by Terry Moore, and a bottle of "Parker Lily," a fragrance based on Terry Moore's beloved epic created by Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and strictly limited to 26 bottles. All sets can be available for pick up at Comic-Con in San Diego, or will be mailed in the first week of August. Choose the option you prefer when you add this item to your cart.
If that weren't enough, right now the Fund is offering the rarest SiP item of all on eBay -- Letter A of this limited edition set, plus a bottle each of the two prototypes of Parker Lily! These prototype fragrances are the same ones sent to Terry Moore for approval and are a one of a kind offering! Bidding on this CBLDF exclusive is now open.
First published in 1993, Strangers in Paradise was created by Terry Moore. This long-running, mostly self-published series attracted graphic novel fans from all walks of life. Winner of multiple awards, including the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series, the series concluded in 2007. The adventures of Francine, Katchoo, and their friends and enemies are continually popular, always in print, and have been translated into thirteen languages worldwide.
"We couldn't be happier about supporting the CBLDF with this once in a lifetime offering," SiP creator Terry Moore says. "We're also honored to work with Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, who did an astonishing job capturing the spirit of SiP in the Parker Lily Fragrance. As a long-time supporter of the Fund and their ongoing fight for the comics community�s First Amendment rights, I'm thrilled to lend a hand!
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This Saturday, June 6, sing your heart out after MoCCA at Live Rock N Roll Karaoke, presented by Comic Book Legal Defense Fund & The Beat!
The party starts show at 7 PM at M1-5 in Tribeca. Rock Star Karaoke NYC provides the live backing as you belt out your favorite Karaoke tunes. For a full song list visit: http://rockstarkaraokenyc.com/songlist.html
A donation of $5 - $10 is asked for admission. Show your current year CBLDF member card and get a free poster!
The Beat says, "With a proud tradition of unorthodox karaoke choices, We look forward to the first annual 'Welcome to the Jungle Mocca Sing Off!'"
Support the CBLDF with the Beat and rock your face off at Live Rock N Roll Karaoke!
What: Live Rock n Roll Karaoke
When: Saturday, June 6, 7 PM
Where: M1-5, 52 Walker Street, between Church & Broadway
Why: Support Free Speech & Sing Your Heart Out After MoCCA!
How Much: $5 to $10 suggested donation
How To Get There: Take the 6; J, M, Z; N, Q, R, W, A, C, or E to Canal St
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TOP COW AND DiVIDE TO HELP SUPPORT THE COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDBERSERKER #1 IN RETAILER SUPPORT PACKTop Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that a limited signed variant cover of Berserker #1 will be included in a Retailer Support Pack for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
The Support Pack will be an incentive for retailers who become members of the CBLDF. The publisher is proud to help support the CBLDF, which has fought censorship and protected the First Amendment rights of creators, publishers, and retailers in the comic book industry.
“Top Cow has long supported the mission of the CBLDF and we are thrilled to be able to help the fund in such a direct way,” said Top Cow Publisher, Filip Sablik. “And what better way than by including a title like Berserker, which is definitely going to push the envelope on violence in comics.”
Berserker #1 is the first full-length comic book to be published by Top Cow Productions, Inc. in conjunction with DiVide Pictures, the production company co-owned by Heroes star, Milo Ventimiglia and producer Russ Cundiff. The Berserker #1 limited variant produced for the Retailer Support Pack will be signed by Ventimiglia as well as the creative team of writer Rick Loverd (Friday Night Lights) and artist Jeremy Haun (Chuck, Leading Man) and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The brutal new series offers a blend of Norse mythology with a story of contemporary Americans coming to grip with the animalistic and uncontrollable rage living inside them. Before the formation of the CBLDF in 1986, comics with content similar to Berserker #1 would have been targeted for censorship by various organizations and lobby groups. Despite the neutralizing of the Comics Code, the CBLDF has become more valuable and instrumental in protecting individual creators, publishers, and retailers through First Amendment related lawsuits. The CBLDF is also responsible for organizing fundraisers to aid in financing legal fees that could otherwise debilitate such individuals and small businesses from doing business.
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