Sanglacomo, Michael. "Obscenity Case Involves Comic Books" in Post-Tribune, pp. A1, A3. Gary, Indiana, 1/21/1987.

Friendly Frank case: Details of the police raid on the comic store, arrest of Michael Correa, store manager, and his legal defense plans. Interview with Frank Mangiaracina, store owner.

Holecek, Andrea. "Judge Hears Testimony on Obscenity Charges" in The Times, p. A2. Indiana, 10/20/1987.

Friendly Frank case: Trial of Michael Correa for obscenity. Interviews with police officer Van Gorp (Prosecution), and Catherine Yronwode president of Eclipse Comics (Defense).

Sangiacomo, Michael. "Evidence is Heard in case of Clerk Accused of Selling Pornographic Comic Books" in Post-Tribune, pp. B1-B2. Gary, Indiana, 10/20/1987.

Friendly Frank case: Trial of Michael Correa for obscenity. Major points of the prosecution and defense. Testimony of Assistant State’s Attorney James Knibb and Catherine Yronwode.

Britt, Phillip. "Comics Store Operator Arrested" in Hammond Times, p. A16. New Chicago, Indiana, 12/12/1987.

Friendly Frank case: Arrest and trial of Michael Correa. Details of the evidence being presented.

Sanglacomo, Michael. "Man Guilty of Obscenity Count" in Post-Tribune, pp. B1-B2. Gary, Indiana, 1/14/1988.

Friendly Frank case: Michael Correa sentenced to a year under court supervision and fined $750. Top comics artists put together a portfolio to help fight the legal battle.

"Comic Book Seller Convicted of Obscenity" in Chicago Sun-Times, Metro Digest. Chicago, 1/14/1988.

Friendly Frank case: Quick summary of the trial of Michael Correa from arrest to conviction.

Thompson, Maggie. "Friendly Frank’s is Found Guilty" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #742, pp. 1, 3. Iola, Wisconsin, 2/5/1988.

Friendly Frank case: Michael Correa gives his two week notice. Frank Mangiaracina plans to appeal. Kitchen Sink produces an art portfolio to raise funds for legal fees. Interviews with Dennis Kitchen of Kitchen Sink, publisher of "Omaha the Cat Dancer", and Frank Mangiaracina, store owner.

Thompson, Maggie. "Friendly Frank’s: One Month Later" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, pp. 20, 22. Iola, Wisconsin, 3/4/1988.

Friendly Frank case: Transcripts from the trial. Basis of the appeal. The Illinois obscenity law. The affect on other comic distributors. Interviews with Burton Joseph of the Chicago law firm of Barsy, Joseph, and Lichtenstein and Gary Colabuono, the owner of Moondog’s Inc.

Reid, Calvin. "Comics Producers Fight Obscenity Ruling Against Illinois Bookstore" in Publishers Weekly, p. 12. 4/1/1988.

Friendly Frank case: The basis of the appeal. How comics are perceived. Interviews with Burton Joseph, defendants attorney, and Frank Miller, comic artist and writer.

Thompson, Maggie. " Friendly Frank’s’ Conviction Overruled" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #838, pp. 1, 20, 26, 28. Iola, Wisconsin, 12/8/1989.

Friendly Frank case: Circuit court decision overturned. Text of the appellate court decision, including the case background.

"Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Names a Board of Directors" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #839, pp. 1, 3. Iola , Wisconsin, 12/15/1989.

CBLDF: Wide support to defend Michael Correa in the Friendly Frank’s case leads to the formation of a more permanent organization. Interview with Dennis Kitchen.

"Illinois Comics Obscenity Ruling Is Reversed" in Publishers Weekly, p. 16. 12/22/1989.

A., Joyce. " Out in West Field" in Westfield Newsletter, p. 3. January 1990.

Friendly Frank case: Summary of the appellate decision with case background and editorial reactions

L., C. " Friendly Frank’s Ruling Over"/"Kitchen Names Directors For Legal Defense Fund" in Comics F/X, #13, p. 1. January 1990.

Friendly Frank case (CBLDF): Appellate Court decision summary, directors chosen for CBLDF.

"Comics Store Manager Freed, Arrest Erased" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #886, pp. 1, 3. Iola, Wisconsin, 11/9/1990.

Xeno’s , Jacksonville: Windsor Parker pleaded "No Contest" to obscenity charges from his arrest in July and all charges were dropped. The CBLDF paid $1500 for his defense.

Costa, Bruce G. "Guest Editorial" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #886, p. 4. Iola, Wisconsin, 11/9/1990.

Freeman, Fort Lauderdale: Editorial on the case of Charles Freeman, arrested for selling "As nasty as They Wanna Be" album by 2Live Crew, and the impossible task for a retailer to be aware of the complete content of every comic sold.

Haefer, Todd. "Police Raid Comics Store, Books Confiscated" in Sunday Northwestern, pp. A1-A2. Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 3/10/1991.

Hard Boiled: A police raid is spawned by an issue of "Hard Boiled" sold to a sixteen year old boy. Four crates of comics were seized by police. Charges were not yet issued against the store. Interview with Maggie Thompson of Comic Buyer’s Guide.

Haeffer, Todd. "The Comic Controversy, Store’s Bust No Surprise to Industry" in The Oshkosh Northwestern,pp. A1-A2. Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 3/17/1991.

Hard Boiled: Details of the police raid on The Collectors exchange as well as critiques of Hard Boiled the comic that spawned the raid. Several industry leaders speak on comics "growing up".

Haeffer, Todd. "Comic Books Have Always Found Controversy" in The Oshkosh Northwestern, p. A2. Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 3/17/1991.

Case Histories: A brief history of controversy in comics from 1936, up to the "Hard Boiled" incident in Oshkosh.

Haeffer, Todd. "The Comic Controversy, Author Aware Work Disturbs" in The Oshkosh Northwestern, p. A1-A2. Oshkosh Wisconsin, 3/17/1991.

Hard Boiled: Hard Boiled author Frank Miller’s take on his work Hard Boiled, and other projects he is a part of.

Taylor, Kate. "Comic Cops Cause Concern Because of Sweeping Seizures" in The Globe & Mail, The Arts. Toronto, 3/21/1991.

Foreign - Planet Earth Comic Shop, Dragon Lady Comic Shop: Police raids on the close knit Toronto comic community end in obscenity charges against two stores. Members of both are going to court. Many feel police overstepped their bounds. Interviews with store owners.

Cooly, Glenn. "Comic Stores Hit With Obscenity Charges" in Now Magazine, p.19. Toronto, 3/21/1991.

Foreign - Planet Earth Comic Shop, Dragon Lady Comic Shop: Summaries of the police raids against the two comic stores and critiques of some of the comics seized. Interview with Mark Pijanka, manager of Dragon Lady

Associated Press and Northwestern staff. "Store Owner Acquitted in Comic Case" in The Oshkosh Northwestern, p. A1. Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 4/4/1991.

Gainesville, Florida (Hard Boiled): A bookstore owner is acquitted, with aid from the CBLDF. The case is similar to the "Hard Boiled" case in Oshkosh Wisconsin and may be considered as a precedant against filing charges against The Collectors Exchange.

Thompson, Maggie., Thompson, Don. "Editorial" in The Comcs Buyer’s Guide, Iola, Wisconsin, 4/5/1991.

Hard Boiled: Short editorial on the "Hard Boiled" case in Oshkosh, questions equal protection under the law.

Flagg, Michael. "Wrong kind of Funny Business?" in The Los Angeles Times, pp. E1 E13. Los Angeles, 1991.

Censorship: Onetime comic retailer John Fulce, now a born-again Christian, fights to "clean up" the comic industry.

Katz, Leanne. "How Censorship Efforts by the Religious Right Disrupt Education" in The New York Times, New York, 12/11/1992.

Censorship: Editorial by Leanne Katz executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship.

Hultkrans, Andrew. "Declare the Pennies on Your Eyes" in Mondo 2000, #10, p.105.1993.

California State Tax Board: Paul Mavrides fights the California State Tax Board to legally recognize comic books as literature and rescind the sales tax applied to them.

Siano, Brian. "Tales From the Crypt," in The Humanist p. 40. March/April 1994.

Kanfer, Stefan. "Pow, Zap, Porn," in Self Magazine p. 162. April 1994.

Queenan, Joe. "Drawing on the Dark Side," in The NewYork Times Magazine, p. 33. 4/30/1989.

Kuper, Peter. "It’s Obscene" in The Village Voice, vol. 39, # 21, p. 37. 5/24/1994.

Mike Diana: Full page cartoon gives an overview history of the Mike Diana case, from his arrest for obscenity, to his extreme and unusual punishment which includes his being forbidden to create work for himself, in his own home.

Rosenberger, Jack. "Fanzine Cartoonist Forbidden to Draw" in Art In America, p. 31. June 1994.

Mike Diana: Details of Mike Diana’s trial, conviction, and punishment for obscenity.

Lovece, Frank. "Sealed For Your Protection," in Entertainment Weekly, p. 69. 8/22/1994.

"Mike Diana is Free to Draw Again – For Now" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, # 1084, p. 28. 8/26/1994.

Mike Diana: The CBLDF paid a $3,000 appeal bond to stay the conditions of Mike Diana’s conviction.

Rat, Art. "That’s Not Funny!" in Art Alternatives, #6, p. 14. August 1994.

Case Histories (CBLDF): A good summary of CBLDF case work in 1993/1994.

Sodaro, Robert J. "Legally Yours" in Entertainment Retailing, #13, pp. 46-48. August 1994.

CBLDF: Excellent article that describes the CBLDF; it’s birth, what it is, and what it does.

Magcosta, Stephan. "Drawing on the Wrong Side of the Law" in The Stranger, vol. 3, #52, pp. 25-26. 9/20/1994.

Mike Diana: A very complete editorial style article covering the Mike Diana Case, and a short look at the possible ramifications of the case on other areas of the art community.

Magcosta, Stephan. "Drawing on the Wrong Side of the Law, Part Two" in The Stranger, vol. 4, #1, 9/27/1994.

Case Histories (Mike Diana): Details on the Mike Diana trial and an overview of comic book obscenity cases and censorship over the past fifty years.

R. E. "Texas Retailer is Latest Victim of Obscenity Bust" in The Comics Journal, #172, November 1994.

Hero’s Comics, Fort Worth (CBLDF): Ron Killingsworth, owner of Hero’s Comics is charged with obscenity, The CBLDF has taken up his defense, but is running low on funds. Interview with DeAnne DeWitt , CHAOS publisher, and Malcom Dade, attorney for the defense.

"California Retailer Charged" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1098, p.6. 12/2/1994.

Shooting Star Comics, Glendale: Sam Silbert store owner was charged with "display of indecent material". The CBLDF and the ACLU were contacted for assistance. The CBLDF will provide legal funds.

"Cartoonist Fights Loss of Sales Tax Exemption" in California Publisher, p. 4, 16. December 1994/January 1995.

California State Tax Board: Details of Paul Mavrides fight to have comic books legally recognized as literature in order to eliminate a sales tax loop hole.

Frauenfelder, Mark. "A Day Without Boiled Angel is Like a Day Without Sunshine" in Wired, pp. 34-35. January 1995.

Mike Diana: A summary of the case and sentence, Boiled Angel’s sudden jump in popularity. Interview with Mike Diana on his sentence.

Holmberg, Hartley. "Boiled Angel" in Grind, pp. 22-25. February/March 1995.

Mike Diana: An indepth interview with Mike Diana focussing on his experiences and his artwork.

Holmberg, Hartley. "The Legalities of Cartooning" in Grind, pp. 23-25. February/March 1995.

CBLDF (Mike Diana): Shane Bugbee, Mike Diana’s publisher, attacks the CBLDF, the ACLU, and the lawyers defending Mike Diana as incompetent and accuses them of working with the state attorneys.

R., E. "Censorship Incidents on the Rise" in The Comics Journal, # 175, pp. 11-15. March 1995.

Case Histories (CBLDF): Excellent article, addresses a rise in censorship with possible causes. Gives breakdowns of CBLDF case work including "California State Tax Board", "Mike Diana", "Hero’s Comics, Fort Worth", "Shooting Star Comics, Glendale", "Timothy Parks, Sarasota", "Gordon Lee, Rome, GA.", and other small incidents. Interviews with Burton Joseph and Frank Miller of the CBLDF.

"Two CBLDF Cases Laid to Rest" in The Comics Journal, #177, p. 32. May 1995.

Hero’s Comics, Fort Worth; Shooting Star Comics, Glendale: Short article, both cases were dismissed on insufficient grounds.

R., E. "Mavrides’ Claim Denied – Appeal Filed" in The Comics Journal, # 178, p. 20-21. July 1995.

California State Tax Board: The California State Board of Equalization member Carl Besset passed a written denial to Paul Mavrides, which states that the decision on this issue can only be made by an assembly in court. Interview with Sanford Pressant, Mavrides’ attorney.

Miner, Michael. "Hot Type, A Tax on Cartoons" in Chicago Reader, section 1. 8/11/1995.

California State Tax Board: Details Paul Mavrides fight with the California State Tax Board. The accidental beginnings and predictions for it’s future.

Joubert, Bernard. "La Justice Americaine Condamne Un Dessinateur... A Ne Plus Dessiner!" in Bede X SM, #85, September 1995.

Mike Diana: An article in French covering Mike Diana’s trial and art.

Raphael, Jordan. "Still Hungry" in The Comics Journal, #181, pp.7-9. October 1995.

California State Tax Board, Planet Comics: The California State Board of Equalization preformed an audit on a Los Angleles based creators syndicate for the sales tax on selling comic strips and editorial cartoons. Summarizes a raid on the Planet Comics store in Oklahoma City, store owners were charged with eight counts of obscenity and could spend a combined 86 years in prison and $100,000 in fines.

Stark, Jeff. "The Difference Between Comics and Literature" in San Francisco Weekly, p. 7. 10/4/1995.

California State Tax Board: Details Paul Mavrides fight with the California State Tax Board. Includes personal information on Paul.

David, Peter. "But I Digress" in Comic Buyer’s Guide, # 1142, pp 84, 86. 10/6/1995.

Censorship: An editorial, it addresses the question of absolute freedom of speech. Discusses Verotika, " A Taste of Cherry" and Spawn #30.

"Police Raid Oklahoma City Comics Shop" in Comic Buyer’s Guide, #1142, 10/6/1995.

Planet Comics: Details police raids on the two stores. Both raids were spawned by Verotika #4.

"Comics Retailers Indicted on Obscenity and Child Porn Charges" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1147, p. 6. 11/10/1995.

Planet Comics: Details of the Planet Comics indictment of Michael Kennedy and John Hunter.

Andelson, Andrea."As Comics Are Taxed Some Fail to Laugh" in The New York Times, p. D7. 11/13/1995.

California State Tax Board: The article addresses the sales tax on cartoons itself and the possible affects it may have on publishing companies.

Nolan, Martin F. "Those #%&!#$%! Taxes" in The Globe, 1995.

California State Tax Board: Looks at the Sales tax from the Los Angeles creators sydicate’s point of view. Details on what is and isn’t taxable under the sales tax law.

Ronan, John F. "BOE Blinks as Mavrides Appeal Nears" in The Comics Journal, #182, pp. 13-15. November 1995.

California State Tax Board: A new sales tax policy is proposed as Paul Mavrides oral appeal draws closer. Pressure from newspapers, public officials, and the comic industry all have aided in bringing around this course of action.

Raphael, Jordan., Ronan, John F. "Planet Comics Seizes Industry Attention" in The Comics Journal, #182, pp. 7-12. November 1995.

Planet Comics: Excellent article with information on the raid, the indictment, "Oklahomans For Children and Families" the organization that claims responsibility for the raid, breakdowns of the material contained within the seized books, and those organizations who have come to the aid of the indicted store owners.

Raphael, Jordan. "From the Front Lines: the Planet Comics Principals on the Record" in The Comics Journal, #182, p. 12. November 1995.

Planet Comics: Various quotes from different people involved in the Planet Comics case.

Luciano, Elizabeth. "Nothing Funny About This Defense Fund" in The Boston Globe, p. 77. 11/26/1995.

CBLDF: A brief look at the Planet Comics case, the CBLDF, and the comic market.

Dean, Michael. "The State of Oklahoma vs. Planet Comics" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1151, p. 30. 12/8/1995.

Planet Comics: Details of the raid, interviews with publishers from Verotik offering aid.

Associated Press. "Comic Author Fights Sales Tax Bill" in The Oakland Tribune, 1/11/1996.

California State Tax Board: Summary of Paul Mavrides’ fight with the California Board of Equalization to eliminate the sales tax on comics.

Belante, Aldyth. "A Few Words About Freedom of Speech" in Overstreet, #8, pp. 104-107, January 1996.

CBLDF (Case Histories): An interview with Susan Alston, executive director of the CBLDF, on several cases and CBLDF issues.

R., J.F. "Planet Comics Prepares for Hearing, Police Raid Retailer’s Home" in The Comics Journal, #183, pp.15-16. January 1996.

Planet Comics: A second police raid was made on the home of John Hunter, they seized business documents, his computer, and over 250 floppy disks. Planet Comics is being driven to financial ruin. Family troubles are stemming from the negative publicity.

R., J.F. "Paul Mavrides Wins Appeal, Cartoon Tax Overturned" in The Comics Journal, #183, pp. 12-13. January 1996.

California State Tax Board: Paul Mavrides’ appeal is granted by a 3-2 vote. Mavrides says, "now I’m going to blow up Disneyland". Included is a list of the many groups who gave Mavrides support.

Coatney, Cary William-Shannon. "Oh, So?" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1159, p. 16. 2/2/1996.

Censorship: An editorial written in response to a report by a news station about the San Diego Comic-Con titled "Close Encounters of the Porn Kind: Have comics crossed the line?".

Thompson, Maggie. "Editorial" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1159, 2/2/1996.

Censorship: A brief editorial comparing the atmosphere surrounding the Planet comics case to the atmosphere that led to the creation of the Comics Code.

Abrams, Garry. "Zap! Pow!" in California Law Business, pp. 22-25. 2/5/1996.

California State Tax Board: Excellent article, summarizes the decision to overturn the California sales tax on cartoonist’s royalties.

Alston, Susan. "CBLDF 1995 in Review" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1160, p. 60. 2/9/1996.

Case Histories (CBLDF): A break down of CBLDF case work through 1995, three won, two lost, two still active, and the four that were averted before they became a problem.

R., J.F. "Eight Point Appeal Set for Diana Case" in The Comics Journal, #184, pp. 13-16. February 1996.

Mike Diana: Detailed article, describes point by point the defense and prosecutions arguments for and against Mike Diana’s appeal.

Ronan, John F. "Planet Comics Closes, Case Continues" in The Comics Journal, #184, pp. 7-10. February 1996.

Planet Comics: Business pressures and bad publicity created from the trial has driven Planet Comics out of business. Details changes to the charges against the two store owners. Includes a general history of Planet comics.

Gray, Bob. "Picking Our Fights Is supporting every title worth a jail term?" in Comics Retailer, pp. 26-27. March 1996.

Censorship: An editorial which takes a pragmatic look at censorship. Is the fight worth it when the risk is so great?

"Planet Comics Closes" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1165, p. 6. 3/15/1996.

Planet Comics: A quick look at the Planet Comics case up to the closing of the store.

Williams, Scott. "Toons on Trial" in Public News, #720, p. 14. Houston Texas. 3/27/1996.

Planet Comics: Severly questions the logic of the charges against the Planet Comics store owners, particularly the child pornography charge. Interview with Frank Thorne, Devil’s Angel creator.

S., G. "Charges Reduced In Planet Comics Hearing" in The Comics Journal, #186, p.15. April 1996.

Planet Comics: The child pornography charge has been dropped, the three ferlony charges have been changed to misdemeanors. Interview with the DA on the charges and the police raids.

S., G. "Singin’ The Blues: Winter Brothers File Lawsuit Against DC Over Comic Depiction" in The Comics Journal, #186, pp. 11-14. April 1996.

Winter Brothers: The Winter Brothers have filed a law suit against the DC creators of Jonah Hex: Riders of the Worm and Such saying that two of the stories characters, "The Autumn Brothers", are a malicious defamation. The indemnification clause in the creators contracts may cause DC to settle out of court and send the financial recourse to the creators. Describes the arguments of the plantiff and defendant.

Censorship: Various editorials challenge Bob Gray’s editorial on pragmatism in censorship printed in the March 1996 issue of Comics Retailer (see above).

"Charges Reduced in Planet Comics Case Child Pornography Charge is Dropped" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1174, p. 6. 5/17/1996.

Planet Comics: Child pornography charges are dropped, the prosecution appeals to turn the three misdemeanors back to felonies. Includes a Planet Comics timeline.

S., G. "Felony Charges Reinstated Against Planet Comics" in The Comics Journal, #187, p. 16. May 1996.

Planet Comics: Two of the three misdemeanor charges have been reinstated as felonies in a state requested appeal hearing. The prosecution has requested an appeal to upgrade the third charge in the highest court in Oklahoma.

Stump, Greg. "CBLDF Backs Truman/Lansdale/Glanzman" in The Comics Journal, #187, p. 9. May 1996.

Winter Brothers: Article breaks down the civil suit against the creators of Jonah Hex: Riders of the Worm and Such. Interviews with the three creators.

Alston, Susan. "Oh, So?" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1179, pp. 21-22. 6/21/1996.

CBLDF (Foreign): An editorial that addresses the CBLDF mission statement and difficulties on aiding those outside the U.S.

"Diana Loses Obscenity Conviction Appeal" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1180, p. 6. 6/28/1996.

Mike Diana: The Sixth Judicial Court of Florida upheld two of the three obscenity convictions against Mike Diana. The count that was overturned was the count of advertising obscene material.

Anderson, Mark K. "Truth, Justice and the American Way" in The Valley Advocate, 1996.

CBLDF (Case Histories): An article describing what the CBLDF does and a breakdown of CBLDF case work.

Stump, Greg. "Obscenity Charges Upheld as Diana Loses Appeal" in The Comics Journal, #188, pp. 7-8. July 1996.

Mike Diana: The Highest Court in Florida has upheld Two of Three obscenity convictions against Mike Diana. The ACLU was denied the ability to participate in the trial. Provides assorted details of the trail.

Groth, Gary. "It Has To Do With Our Puritanical Roots," in The Comics Journal, #188, pp. 61-69. July 1996.

Censorship: A very thorough and in depth interview with Nadine Strossen ACLU national president. They address censorship throughout our history, specific comic cases, the Supreme Court, obscenity law, and the first amendment.

Bongiorni, Sara. "First Amendment Issues Surface At This Year’s Comic Convention" in San Diego Daily Transcript, vol. 111, #135, pp. 1A, 12A. 6/5/1996.

CBLDF (Censorship): First amendment issues will be a focus at the 1996 Comic-Con International in San Diego.

"CBLDF presents Defender of Liberty Award in San Diego" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1188, 8/23/1996.

CBLDF: The CBLDF gives it’s first Defender of Liberty awards to Paul Mavrides and Dave Sim.

S., G. "DC Standing Behind Creators In Jonah Hex Lawsuit" in The Comics Journal, #190, pp. 21-26. September 1996.

Winter Brothers; George Geordiade, Syracuse (Case Histories): A CBLDF update, DC will defend the creators of Jonah Hex in their lawsuit with the Winter Brothers. A comic retailer in Syracuse, avoids prosecution but is forced to remove a quarter of his inventory, updates on Mike Diana and Planet Comics.

Spurgeon, Tom., Stump, Greg. "What’s the Story Behind Diamond’s Rejection of Mike Diana?" in The Comics Journal, #192, pp. 7-10. December 1996.

Mike Diana: Shane Bugby accuses Diamond Distribution of laying a blanket condemnation over Mike Diana refusing to distribute any of his works for fear of "getting in trouble". Diamond used procedures used for no other artist in making the decision not to carry his work. Diamond denies the claims

Fleming, John. "A Dangerous Man?" in Florida Humanities Council Forum, pp. 20-24. Winter 1996/1997.

Mike Diana: The article addresses the Mike Diana trial, particularly how he has become a martyr and will have more influence now than he ever would have otherwise.

Dean, Michael. "Florida Court Denies Appeal Of Diana Obscenity Conviction" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1213, p. 8. 2/14/1997.

Mike Diana: Mike Diana has exhausted all his appeals within the state of Florida without an overturn, the only remaining course of action is to apply for a writ of habeas corpus from a federal court. Only 3% of the cases submitted to the Supreme Court are accepted.

Raphael, Jordan. "12 of Your Peers..." in The Comics Journal, #193, pp. 29-32. February 1997.

Planet Comics: An interview with John Hunter, and Michael Kennedy Planet Comics owners. They discuss the trial and the affect the trial has had on their business and lives.

S., G. "Another Legal Setback for Mike Diana" in The Comics Journal, #193, pp. 13-17. February 1997.

Mike Diana: Mike Diana’s appeal is denied by the State of Florida, a Federal appeal is unlikely. Mike Diana’s work has been seized by U.K. customs based on his reputation in the U.S.. Diamond Distributors refuses to carry Diana’s work, they site poor sales.

"Hearing Favors Planet Comics" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1217, p. 6. 3/14/1997.

Planet Comics: The prosecutions appeal to upgrade the final misdemeanor charge to a felony has been denied, which clears the way for the case to go to trial in late spring or early fall.

S., G. "A Small Victory for Planet Comics Retailers" in The Comics Journal, #194, pp. 14-15. March 1997.

Planet Comics: Detailed article, the prosecutions appeal to upgrade the final misdemeanor charge to a felony has been denied, which clears the way for the case to go to trial in the late spring or early fall.

S., G. "Showdown in Huntington Beach" in The Comics Journal, #195, pp. 17-18. April 1997.

HB Comics and Cards, Huntington Beach: Lisa Whiteman has been denied the ability to rent a space next to a public library because the library director, Ron Haydon, found the some of the material offensive.

Stump, Greg. "ACLU, CBLDF Team Up to Petition Diana Case to the Supreme Court" in The Comics Journal, #195, pp. 7-8. April 1997.

Mike Diana: With the aid of the ACLU the CBLDF was willing to maintain funding the Mike Diana case in order to petition the United States Supreme Court. This is the first CBLDF Supreme Court petition. Diana has been granted his request to serve out his sentence in New York City.

S., G. "Davis and Davis Join CBLDF Board" in The Comics Journal, #195, p. 8. April 1997.

CBLDF: Peter David, Comics Buyer’s Guide Columnist, and John Davis, former Capital City Distribution Co-owner, have been added to the CBLDF board.

Covert, Henry. "Scratch Comix" in Indie File, The Carolinas’ Music Monthly, June 1997.

Censorship (CBLDF): An interview with Niel Gaiman, he discusses Censorship, CBLDF case work, and his work in comics.

Stump, Greg. "Diamond Carries Top Shelf #5, Raising Questions About Diana Incident" in The Comics Journal, #197, pp. 14-15. July 1997.

Mike Diana: Citing poor sales reasons, Diamond Distributors did not carry Top Shelf #4 , an alternative anthology with a short piece by Mike Diana, however Diamond has recently decided to carry Top Shelf #5, which does not carry any of Diana’s work. Mike Diana starts to work off his community service hours with the CBLDF, and speaks publicly with Neil Gaiman.

Stump, Greg. "They Said ‘No"’: Supreme Court Declines To Hear Diana’s Petition" in The Comics Journal, #198, pp. 7-8. August 1997.

Mike Diana: The Supreme Court denies Mike Diana’s appeal without comment. Diana will begin serving his sentence. According to the ACLU the case has very little value as a precedent for those wishing to prosecute other obscenity cases.

S., G. "Tables Turn On Oklahoma City Authorities" in The Comics Journal, #198, pp. 9-10. August 1997.

Planet Comics: Oklahoma City police have been charged with procedural violation for seizing copies of the film "The Tin Drum". The lawsuits may indirectly aid the Planet Comics case because they are aimed at the same group of individuals who brought the Planet Comics store owners to trial.

S., G. "New Distinction in Child Porn Laws Raises Concerns" in The Comics Journal, #198, p. 11. August 1997.

Child Porn Act: A new law passed by congress prohibits any visual image of minors in sexual situations. Burton Joseph, Legal council for the CBLDF, calls it hopelessly vague. Could create serious problems for comic art.

Bailey, Holly. "Planet Comics Case Comes to Close With Plea Bargain by Former Owners" in The Oklahoma Gazette, 9/10/1997.

Planet Comics: Michael Kennedy and John Hunter have plead guilty in exchange for three years probation and $1,500 in fines. Questions the actions of the obscenity watchdog group OkaF for the Planet Comics case and their involvement in the "Tin Drum" incident.

Dean, Michael. "Planet Comics Owners Plead Guilty in Return for Reduced Sentence" in Comics Buyers Guide, #1245, p. 6. 9/26/1997.

Planet Comics: Michael Kennedy and John Hunter have plead guilty in Return for a reduced sentence. They did so without consulting the CBLDF whose policy is only to take cases where the defendants agree not to plead guilty. Includes a perspective on whether they could have won the case, and the possible repercussions of this action.

"Oh! Klahoma City’s Censorship Battle" in Censorship News, #67, pp. 1-2. Fall 1997.

Planet Comics: A newsletter from the NCAC, it gives a breakdown of Oklahoma City’s recent crusade for censorship.

Rogers, Adam. "Arrested Development" in Wizard the guide to comics, #74, pp. 38-40. October 1997.

Mike Diana: summarizes Mike Diana’s life. His early years, the trial, and what he’s doing now. Includes a timeline.

Stump, Greg. "Sudden End To Planet Comics Case: Retailers Plead Guilty Just Days Before Trial, But Avoid Jail Time" in The Comics Journal, #199, pp. 13-15. October1997.

Planet Comics: Details of the legal proceedings and plea bargain in the Planet Comics case, and what these actions may mean both to the industry and Verotika #4. Interviews with the CBLDF.

S., G. "Alston Leaves the CBLDF" in The Comics Journal, #199, p. 15. October 1997.

CBLDF: Executive director Susan Alston has left the CBLDF during the recent lapse in cases. Details her work with the fund.

S., G. "Child Porn Act to be Challenged by First Amendment Advocates" in The Comics Journal, #199, p. 9. October 1997.

Child Porn Act: Though specifically designed to target the internet, vagueness of wording of a new Child Porn Act could have implications on all who work in the visual medium, including film and comics. These complaints have led to formal federal complaint against the act.

"Chris Oarr Named New Executive Director of CBLDF" in The Comics Journal, #201, p. 21. January 1998.

CBLDF: Chris Oarr, the primary organizer of the Small Press Expo has been elected as the new executive director of the CBLDF.

S., G. "Key Charges Dismissed in Jonah Hex Lawsuit Dismissed by Judge" in The Comics Journal, #201, p. 15. January 1997.

Winter Brothers: The defamation lawsuit brought against "Jonah Hex" creators by the Winter Brothers for two comic book characters "The Autumn brothers" has been dismissed. Jonah Hex publisher DC paid the creators legal fees.

S., G. "Princess Diana Comic ‘Slips Through the Cracks’" in The Comics Journal, #201, pp. 10-12. January 1998.

Censorship: A questionable and unequally applied policy of Diamond Distributing on unauthorized biographies could potentially lead to a lawsuit funded by the CBLDF.

"Oarr Steers CBLDF" in Comic Shop News, #557, 1998.

CBLDF: Chris Oarr, primary organizer of the Small Press Expo, has been named as the new executive director of the CBLDF.

Claxton, George W. (III). "Freedom is Never Free or The Perils of Being an Artist in the Bible Belt" in VMAG, #5, pp. 20-21. March 1998.

Mike Diana: Summarizes the Mike Diana as the first Cartoonist to be convicted of obscenity. Includes a summary of what the CBLDF does.

LeBlanc, David. " Interview with Chris Oarr" in Kluttered Visions, #10, pp. 23-26. Spring 1998.

CBLDF (Censorship): An interview with CBLDF executive director Chris Oarr. He discuses the CBLDF, censorship, and his work with the Small Press Expo.

"No Justice, No Piece #2 Will Continue Support of First Amendment Rights" in Diamond Dialogue, p. 36. May 1998.

CBLDF: A portion of the profits from "No Justice, No Piece" #2,a collection of stories and artwork against censorship will be donated to the CBLDF.

Stump, Greg. "Teenage ‘Zinesters Under Fire" in The Comics Journal, #204, p. 12. May 1998.

Kent, Wa.; Miami Fla. ‘Zines: Students in Both Kent and Miami have come under fire from their schools for distributing zines with a satirical nature. The ACLU became involved in the Miami case.

Sanglacomo, Michael. "Adult Issues Denied Protection" in The Republican, 5/10/1998.

Censorship: An editorial style article which tries to determine why the Mike Diana and Planet Comics cases happened at all.

"Oni Press to Aid CBLDF With Free Speeches" in Diamond Dialogue, p. 40. June 1998.

CBLDF: "Free Speeches" from Oni Press is a collection of speeches on censorship and the first amendment, procedes go to the CBLDF.

Dean, Michael. "How to Handle an Obscenity Complaint" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1284, p. 6. 6/26/1998.

Censorship: Roy Booth of Bemidji Minn. and Burton Joseph, CBLDF legal council, provide a good example of the proper way to diffuse a complaint against a comic store.

Dean, Michael. "Clipping Service" in Comics Buyer’s Guide, #1285, July 3, 1998.

Mike Diana: Quick article, Mike Diana was interviewed on Good Morning America as a preview of a special news report titled Sex, Drugs, and Consenting Adults.

Caldwell, Samantha E. "Comic Book Legal Defense Fund" in Lawyers for the Creative Arts Newsletter, 6/16/1998.

CBLDF: Excellent article describes exactly what the CBLDF is and what it does. Includes a source bibliography.

Groth, Gary. "Since None of You Asked..." in The Comics Journal, #206, pp. 1-2. August 1998.

CBLDF: Assorted Fundraising ideas for the CBLDF.

"Bongo Confronts Censorship with Simpsons Comics #39" in Diamond Dialogue, August 1998.

CBLDF: A "Simpsons" satire on Comic Book Censorship.

"Mike Diana: Petition Denied" in Tail Spins, #31, p. 67. August 1998.

Mike Diana: Summarizes The Mike Diana trial from its beginnings to the Supreme Court denial in a section called "Mike Diana Update".

O’Leary, Devin D. "Comic Booked" in Weekly Alibi, pp. 28-29. 9/2/1998.

Case Histories: A breakdown of all major CBLDF case work starting with Friendly Frank’s. Includes a brief timeline of the adult comics movement and comic censorship by decades.

O’Leary, Devin D. "Give Them an Inch..." in Weekly Alibi, 9/2/1998.

CBLDF: "Free Speeches" from Oni Press is a collection of speeches on censorship and the first amendment. Proceeds go to the Comic Book Legal defense Fund.

"Harlan Ellison Recieves 1998 Defender of Liberty Award" in Big Planet Orbit, vol. 2, #10, October 1998.

CBLDF: Writer Harlan Ellison has been given the 1998 Defender of Liberty award at DragonCon for his efforts to promote free speech in the comics community.

"CBLDF Names Harlan Ellison 1998 Defender of Liberty" in Diamond Dialogue, p. 7. October 1998.

CBLDF: Writer Harlan Ellison has been given the 1998 Defender of Liberty award at DragonCon for his efforts to promote free speech in the comics community.

Easter, David. "CBLDF Counsel Addresses PACER" in Comics Retailer, December 1998.

CBLDF: CBLDF legal council Burton Joseph answers questions concerning display laws.