The CBLDF Presents Defend Comics: FCBD Edition

Launched in 2014, The CBLDF Presents Defend Comics: FCBD Edition is an annual Free Comic Book Day anthology from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, championing the organization's mission to protect creators' First Amendment rights. Over seven issues, the series has featured a rotating roster of talent including frequent contributors Dan Parent, Fred Van Lente, Jeffrey Brown, and Lucy Knisley, who craft short, accessible stories that celebrate comics and the importance of defending creative expression. A vital, awareness-raising project, it matters as a unique intersection of advocacy and art, using the medium's own power to rally readers around free speech.