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June 9, 1999

SPX 99: The Comic Returns!

This August, the Small Press Expo will unveil the latest in small press anthology technology -- "SPX 99: The Comic." Featuring a who's who of the burgeoning small press and self-publishing scene, this collection is wrapped in a new "Jay and Silent Bob" cover from Matt Wagner. Altogether, it's 200 pages of high quality sequential entertainment for the unbelievably low price of only $5.00. And like previous SPX volumes, all proceeds from "SPX 99: The Comic" benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

However, due to a technical error, Wagner's cover art for "SPX 99: The Comic" was not included the June issue of Diamond's "Previews" for items shipping in August. A full description of the book appears under the Small Press Expo listing on page 296, and the item code is JUN991560.

Over the years, the Small Press Expo has raised more than $15,000 in support of the CBLDF's mission to protect and promote free speech in comics. This year's Expo (September 17-19 in Bethesda, MD) and "SPX 99: The Comic" will continue that tradition with an even more diverse array of comics talent. The 1999 comic includes new stories and strips from Jim Mahfood, Brian Ralph, Dean Haspiel, James Kochalka, Rachel Hartman, Jordan Crane, Bob Fingerman, John Hastings, Nick Bertozzi, Steve Conley, and many more.

"SPX 99: The Comic" is a 200-page square-bound book with a full-color cover retailing for $5.00. It's an outstanding read and an outstanding way to support the Fund. Fans of comic innovation should ask for it by name at their local comic shop. Retailers can order it directly from Cold Cut, Diamond, FM International, Bud Plant, and other distributors of fine sequential art.

For more information about SPX 99: The Comic and SPX: The Expo, be sure to visit the SPX homepage!

You can now buy SPX 99: The Comic here at CBLDF.org.

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. Donations and inquiries should be directed to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

For additional information, call 413-268-7776 or e-mail the CBLDF staff.

271 Madison Avenue, Suite 1400
New York, NY 10016
800-99-CBLDF
info@cbldf.org

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