Rory Root, the beloved owner of Berkeley's revolutionary comic bookstore, Comic Relief and an ardent supporter of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund passed away yesterday at the age of 50.
Rory was a dear friend of the Fund and of the comics industry at large. He was an instrumental champion for comics diversity, and advancing the graphic novel format. He was a pioneer for bringing graphic novels to libraries, and an outspoken advocate for the field's best work.
Over the years, Rory has hosted several CBLDF events, and has provided valuable advice for our education and legal initiatives. All of us at the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund extend our sincere condolences to his family, staff, and many, many friends. He will be deeply missed.
UPDATED: Comic Relief and the Root family request, "If you would like to make a contribution to the cause that
Rory kept very close to his heart you can make a donation to
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) in his name." To make a donation, click here and include "Rory Root" in the comments field at check out.
We at the CBLDF are once again humbled by Rory's generous spirit.
-May 20, 2008
Dunbier talks Liberty Comics at CBR
Scott Dunbier,Special Projects Manager for IDW Publishing, talked to Comic Book Resources about Liberty Comics, a 32-page anthology comic that will benefit the CBLDF. -May 07, 2008
Gordon Lee Case Dismissed
At Friday evening’s “CBLDF Presents An Evening with Neil Gaiman,” the guest of honor began the evening with a surprise announcement: the Gordon Lee case has been dismissed. -April 20, 2008
June 22: Jim Lee Signs For CBLDF in California!
This Sunday, June 22, Jim Lee, the legendary artist and CBLDF Defender of Liberty will be signing comics to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund at Outer Planes Comics & Games! 526 Seventh St.
Santa Rosa CA 95401 For more info call 707-546-2000 -May 16, 2008
CBLDF Wins Gordon Lee Case!
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund scored a victory last Friday when prosecutors dismissed all charges against Rome, GA retailer Gordon Lee. Neil Gaiman announced that Judge Larry Salmon signed off on the dismissal on Friday evening at New York Comic Con.
"This is a victory for Gordon, and a victory for comics," says CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein. "For more than three years, the comics world has stood behind Gordon's innocence and now we are vindicated."
-April 23, 2008
APR 16: RASL Premiere Party, Tix Available Now!
Toast the arrival of Jeff Smith's new comic book epic RASL! Come meet Jeff Smith in person at his only New York City appearance of the season, enjoy an open bar, and get a takeaway bag of tons of exclusive RASL goodies. Only 100 general admission tickets and 26 VIP tickets are available so get your ticket now! Tickets are available now! Get the Full Details here!
-April 02, 2008
The Comic
Book Legal Defense Fund was founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization
dedicated to the preservation of First Amendment rights for members of the comics
community.
For additional
information, donations, and other inquiries call 800-99-CBLDFor
e-mail the CBLDF staff.
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harassment and any concerns should be directed to Chris
Staros, President.
