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10 Best LGBTQ+ Comics, According To Reddit
From Zodiac Starforce's sapphic love to Snagglepuss Chronicles' gay-centric themes, Redditors have shared their favorite LGBTQ+ comic recommendations.
10 Commonly Banned Graphic Novels & Why They're Banned
Some of the best comics and graphic novels have been banned over the years, and not always for good reasons.
How Fun Home and Maus Highlight the Legacy of Comic Book Censorship
While the CCA and its infamous stamp of approval have been history for over a decade, the stigma that inspired its creation is still alive and well.
Dave Eggers Counters South Dakota Book Ban and Destruction with Free Books
Author Dave Eggers will be providing free copies of banned books to Rapid City-area high school seniors in response to a recent school ban.
Fun Home: Spider-Man's Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Film Adaptation
Jake Gyllenhaal is set to produce and star in a film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical version of Alison Bechdel's comic classic, Fun Home.
'Fun Home,' 'Habibi' among most challenged books of 2015
Alison Bechdel's "Fun Home" and Craig Thompson's "Habibi" were among the most frequently challenged books last year in U.S. public schools and libraries.
Duke University responds to 'Fun Home' controversy
The university hopes "students will begin their time at Duke with open minds and a willingness to explore new ideas, whether they agree with them or not."
Comics A.M. | Duke freshmen divided over 'Fun Home' selection
A number of incoming freshmen at Duke University are refusing to read Alison Bechdel's acclaimed graphic memoir "Fun Home," selected as summer reading for the Class of 2019.
Comics A.M. | Was Snoopy behind the slow death of 'Peanuts'?
Is Snoopy's popularity largely to blame for the beloved comic strip's slow decline?
Comics A.M. | Ted Rall claims he's 'vindicated' by enhanced LAPD tape
The cartoonist has presented an enhanced version of an LAPD audiotape that he says supports his account of a 2001 encounter with police.
No disclaimer for college graphic novel course
A California community college has opted not to include a disclaimer on a graphic novels course that was recently protested by a student for the mature content of "Persepolis," "The Sandman," "Fun Home" and "Y: The Last Man."
Comics A.M. | Spider-Man toy inventor disappointed by ruling
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court found that Marvel didn't owe inventor Stephen Kimble additional royalties, because his patent for a toy web blaster had expired.
College declines student's request to ban 'Persepolis,' 'Sandman'
Crafton Hills College President Cheryl A. Marshall has clarified that graphic novels contested by a student will not be banned or removed from the course's syllabus.
Student, parents want college to ban 'Sandman,' 'Persepolis,' more
Objecting to the content of some of the graphic novels required for an English class, a California college student wants to have the "garbage" banned from campus.
"Fun Home" Wins Five Tony Awards, Including Best Musical
The Broadway adaptation of Alison Bechdel's graphic novel won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
