CBLDF: Join Today!

I'm not usually the best at actually signing up to support things. Sure, I'll vote for this person for governor or on American Idol or whatnot, but I don't really go around with bells on heralding them as the best thing since sliced bread. This is changing as I get older and see the good that can be done by assigning your name to something you believe in. Well, I still don't know where I sit on the political spectrum or if Clay or Reuben should have won, but let me say this: I am all for the comic book and the authors, illustrators, and publishers to have the freedom to create the book of their choosing.

Super heroes are all the rage right now, with Marvel announcing movies being made for basically the next 15 years or longer. With comics and graphic novels becoming a more respected art and literature form, they are and will be coming under fierce scrutiny for who knows how long. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is there to support authors and illustrators in their efforts to create fantastic art.

Founded in 1986, the CBLDF helps comic book creators with legal aid, especially involving free speech laws, education and support for libraries, lectures and panels, and a weekly newsletter. Right now, you can help them out through their website, www.cbldf.org, or by purchasing a Humble Bundle here. Comic books and graphic novels are important for emerging and proficient readers alike. It's important that the community is supported by more than just the artists and writers themselves.

If you support them for the minimum of $10 today, you get a TON of Star Wars graphic novels for your eReader! From the Humble Bundle website:

A New Hope for your e-readers. The Humble Star Wars Comics Bundle features 89 issues across 12 stellar titles of Force-pushing, lightsaber-swinging Star Wars comics. Name your price for Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago… Volume 1, Star Wars: Empire Volume 1 Betrayal, Star Wars: Jedi Volume 1 - The Dark Side, Star Wars: Crimson Empire Volume 1, Star Wars: Darth Maul - Death Sentence, and Star Wars: Blood Ties - Jango and Boba Fett. Pay more than the average price to also get Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Lost Command, Star Wars: The Old Republic Volume 1 - Blood of the Empire, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 1 Commencement, Star Wars: Legacy Volume 1 - Broken, and Star Wars: Dark Times Volume 1 - The Path to Nowhere. If you pay $15 or more, you'll receive all of the above plus Star Wars Volume 1: In the Shadow of Yavin. The Force is strong with this bundle!

Such an awesome deal for an awesome cause. If that's not something in your ability right now, you can always go back to their website at www.cbldf.org later.

Happy reading!
Christine