Product Description
In comic books, the hero must battle an out-of-this-world villain in a world of fantasy. In our world, there are real-life villains as well. To this day, artistic expression and free speech are challenged in the comic book industry. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) is a non-profit organization that comes to the aid of those artists who are threatened by censorship and other legal troubles. Supported by some of the most acclaimed creators and artists in the industry, the CBL DF has long been a champion of free speech.
This trading card set showcases some of the historic legal battles comic books have had to overcome from the Seduction of the Innocent era in the 1950s to the modern day. In addition to the base set, special hand drawn sketch cards and autograph cards by some of the top talent in the comic book world will be featured! Erik Larsen, Charlie Adlard, Rob Liefeld, Frank Quitely and Terry Moore are just a few artists who will be doing sketch cards. Plus, autographs can be found from such names as Geoff Johns, Neil Gaiman, Jeff Smith, Gail Simone and Robert Kirkman.
Key Selling Points:
. Base set, 72-cards, traces the history of comic book censorship from the 50's to present.
. Proceeds from the sales of this product go to benefit the CBLDF and protect our First Amendment Rights!
. Sketch cards and autographs from some of the top creators in comics!
. Limited Production.
. 1 Hit per box! Autograph or Sketch!
Confirmed Signers: Geoff Johns, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Pope, Mark Waid, Amanda Conner, Judd Winick, Marv Wolfman, Neil Gaiman, Charlie Adlard, Jim Valentino, Peter David, Dan Panosian, Darick Robertson, Rob Liefeld, Frank Quitely, Paul Levitz, Gail Simone, Phil Hester, John Layman, Rick Veitch, Larry Marder, James Kochalka, Mike Richardson, Robert Kirkman, Steve Lieber, Ben McCool, Ryan Otley, Peter Kuper, Bill Morrison, Eric Powell, Scott McCloud, Darwyn Cooke, Denny O'Neil, Kurt Busiek, Steve Bissette, Brian Azzarello, Erik Larsen, Jeff Smith and Brad Meltzer.