CBLDF DEFENDER (2016)

"From the Front Lines! Neil Gaiman inaugurates CBLDF's new quarterly magazine with an in-depth interview on his battles with censorship. Plus, Bill Gaines, the U.S government, and the birth of the Comics Code, along with news and analysis on the latest censorship battles raging in schools and libraries across the USA! Highly recommended!"

"The Fight for Summer Reading - who's banning it and how you can fight back! Image Comics publisher Eric Stephenson speaks out on free speech, creativity, and Image Comics. Plus, the ten women who changed free expression in comics! All this, along with new and analysis on the latest censorship battles raging across the United States!"

"Back to school with comics! Learn how to add comics to the classroom with articles about ways comics teach different types of learners and resources for educators. Superstar creator Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama, Sisters) responds to attempts to censor her work in a feature interview. Plus the latest news and analysis on censorship battles raging across the USA! Highly Recommended!"

"We Need Diverse Comics! Why are comics about diversity or by diverse creators so frequently banned and challenged? CBLDF investigates! Plus, a look at the diverse comics you should be reading, an interview with Reginald Hudlin (Django Unchained, Milestorm Media) about the future of Black comics, and all the latest news from CBLDF. Highly Recommended!"

"She changed comics! Look behind the scenes of the runaway hits Lumberjanes and Nimona with an in-depth interview with Noelle Stevenson! Cartoonists are behind bars for making comics; CBLDF examines their plight. Plus a preview of our upcoming history of the women who changed free expression in comics, tips for engaging kids in summer reading with comics, and all the latest news from the CBLDF."

"Black Panther Protects Free Speech! Get a behind the scenes look at Marvel's hit reincarnation of Black Panther with artist Brian Stelfreeze, who shares his thoughts on working with author Ta-Nehisi Coates, the history of Black cartooning, and the state of free expression! Plus a preview of Banned Books Weeks, a look at cartoonists who lived in fear of obscenity charges, and all the latest news from CBLDF."

"Time of the Preacher! Controversial scribe Garth Ennis talks in-depth on censorship, politics & more in our cover interview! Look back on CBLDF's three decades protecting comics, including the biggest censorship stories of 2016! CBLDF protects your rights, learn how, and how you can get involved in CBLDF Defender! Highly Recommended!"