Comic book legal defense

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The cbldf podcast is part of the comic book legal defense funds ongoing education program, made possible in part with a donation from the gaiman foundation, and member support. The comic book legal defense fund donation center cbldf. Shot and edited at ny comic con 2008 by sara benincasa. The executive director is charles brownstein, who has served in that capacity since 2002. The comic book legal defense fund in coordination with the national coalition against censorship ncac released a brand new digital comic to help protect students rights.