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Martha Washington Cover

Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Dave Gibbons (signed) [as G.]

Inker(s): Dave Gibbons (signed) [as G.]

Colorist(s): Dave Gibbons (signed) [as G.]

Letterer(s): Richard Starkings; John Roshell [as J. G. Roshell of Comicraft]

Subject Matter

Genres: political, science fiction

Feature(s): Martha Washington

Character(s): Martha Washington

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Pages: 1

Contents

Credits on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): various

Inker(s): various

Colorist(s): various

Letterer(s): Richard Starkings; John Roshell [as J. G. Roshell of Comicraft]

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Pages: 1

Notes: The inside front cover presents the contents and credits, with art excerpted from each story.

Speak

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Darick Robertson

Penciller(s): Darick Robertson

Inker(s): Darick Robertson

Colorist(s): Richard P. Clark

Letterer(s): Jimmy Betancourt [as Comicraft]

Editor(s): Philip Simon

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy

Feature(s): Conan

Character(s): Conan

Synopsis: Conan awakens a superstitious tribe to the truth about a demon.

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Pages: 5

Notes: Betancourt is named on contents page; story credits lettering to "Comicraft".
Copyright 2010 Conan Properties International per indicia.

Best. Defense. Ever.

Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Jill Thompson (concept); Brian Azzarello (concept)

Penciller(s): Jill Thompson (signed)

Inker(s): Jill Thompson (signed) (painting, graytones)

Colorist(s): Jill Thompson (signed) (painting, graytones)

Subject Matter

Genres: political

Character(s): The Comic Book Guy [Jeff Albertson] (unofficial)

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Pages: 1

Notes: Title from indicia. Pinup is wordless. Credits on content page read only "Jill Thompson & Brian Azzarello".
Illustration shows heavily shadowed but recognizable Comic Book Guy shining a CBLDF variation on the Bat-Signal.
Copyright 2010 Jill Thompson & Brian Azzarello per indicia.

Chain Game

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Fábio Moon; Gabriel Bá

Penciller(s): Fábio Moon; Gabriel Bá

Inker(s): Fábio Moon; Gabriel Bá

Letterer(s): Fábio Moon; Gabriel Bá

Subject Matter

Genres: science fiction

Synopsis: A family gets its chance to escape via spaceship.

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Pages: 4

The Comic That Got the Legend Fired

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Garth Ennis

Penciller(s): Rob Steen

Inker(s): Rob Steen

Colorist(s): Rob Steen

Letterer(s): Rob Steen

Subject Matter

Genres: humorous, superhero

Feature(s): The Boys

Character(s): Billy Butcher; Hugh Campbell [Wee Hughie]; Nosferina (story within story); The Blonde Blade (story within story); The Legend (flashback)

Synopsis: Butcher tells Wee Hughie the tale behind the comic he's uncovered.

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Pages: 5

Notes: Story includes cover and panels from fictional Nosferina vs. The Blonde Blade #1 (Victory Comics) as well as glimpse of cover to Sandman parody Noncemancer (Acrophobia).
Copyright 2010 Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson per indicia.

[untitled]

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Anina Bennett

Penciller(s): Paul Guinan

Inker(s): Paul Guinan

Colorist(s): Paul Guinan

Letterer(s): Paul Guinan

Subject Matter

Genres: historical, science fiction

Feature(s): Boilerplate

Character(s): Boilerplate; Prof. Archibald Campion; Mr. Spoor

First Line: We're delighted that you're signing with Essanay Studio, Campion.

Synopsis: Campion relinquishes the motion-picture rights to his mechanical marvel without due diligence.

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Pages: 2

Freedom's Lady

Illustration on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Rob Liefeld (signed)

Inker(s): Rob Liefeld (signed)

Colorist(s): Tom Mason (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

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Pages: 2

CBLDF-U!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Evan Dorkin

Penciller(s): Evan Dorkin

Inker(s): Evan Dorkin

Colorist(s): Sarah Dyer

Letterer(s): Evan Dorkin

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Milk and Cheese

Character(s): Milk and Cheese [Milk; Cheese]; Charles Brownstein

Synopsis: Our favorite "Dairy Products Gone Bad" meet the CBLDF's executive director at a convention and wreak their usual havoc.

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Pages: 2

[untitled]

Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Frank Miller (signed) [as FM]

Penciller(s): Frank Miller (signed) [as FM]

Inker(s): Frank Miller (signed) [as FM]

Colorist(s): Frank Miller (signed) [as FM]

Letterer(s): Frank Miller (signed) [as FM]

Subject Matter

Genres: crime, political

Feature(s): Sin City

Character(s): Nancy Callahan; Marv

First Line: We like the way Nancy's drawn just fine, pal.

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Pages: 2

Liberty Tree

Illustration on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Paul Pope (signed)

Inker(s): Paul Pope (signed)

Letterer(s): Paul Pope (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: western

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Pages: 2

Notes: Illustration signed "Pope después [after] Hugo Pratt".
Copyright 2010 Paul Pope per indicia.

Pursuing Liberty

Illustration on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Terry Moore (signed)

Inker(s): Terry Moore (signed)

Letterer(s): Terry Moore (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous, political

Character(s): Statue of Liberty

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Pages: 1

Notes: Title from indicia.
Copyright 2010 Terry Moore per indicia.

Columbia Rising!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Don Simpson (signed)

Penciller(s): Don Simpson (signed)

Inker(s): Don Simpson (signed)

Colorist(s): Paul Fricke

Letterer(s): Don Simpson (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: humorous, superhero

Feature(s): Megaton Man and The Liberty Alliance

Character(s): Megaton Man; The Liberty Alliance [Ms. Megaton; Phantom Jungle Girl; Rubber Brother; X-Ray Boy; Yarn Man; Miss Columbia (introduction; induction to group)]

Synopsis: Megaton Man and friends uncover the dormant personification of Columbia and welcome her into The Liberty Alliance.

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Pages: 4

Notes: Credits on contents page read only "Don Simpson & Paul Fricke".
This appears to be the first appearance of The Liberty Alliance under that name.
Copyright 2010 Don Simpson per indicia.

Blind Justice

Illustration on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): Jeff Smith (signed)

Inker(s): Jeff Smith (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: political

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Pages: 1

Notes: Title from indicia.
Copyright 2010 Jeff Smith per indicia.

[untitled]

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): John Roshell

Penciller(s): Gabriel Bautista; André Szymanowicz

Inker(s): Gabriel Bautista; André Szymanowicz

Colorist(s): Gabriel Bautista

Letterer(s): John Roshell

Subject Matter

Genres: science fiction, teen

Feature(s): Charley Loves Robots

Character(s): Charley

First Line: Kazang!

Synopsis: A mall-security robot makes Charley's life safe for consumerism.

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Pages: 1

Monsters at the Door

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Gail Simone

Penciller(s): Amanda F. Gould

Inker(s): Amanda F. Gould

Colorist(s): Amanda F. Gould

Letterer(s): Amanda F. Gould

Subject Matter

Genres: childrens, political

Synopsis: A young woman has been taught to deny expression and imagination.

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Pages: 4

Notes: Captions and dialogue are in rhyme.
Credits on contents page read only "Gail Simone & Amanda F. Gould".
Copyright 2010 Gail Simone & Amanda F. Gould per indicia.

Phaeton

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Scott Morse (signed)

Penciller(s): Scott Morse (signed)

Inker(s): Scott Morse (signed)

Colorist(s): Scott Morse (signed)

Letterer(s): Scott Morse (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: crime, historical, tragedy

Feature(s): Modern Myth

Character(s): Charlie Helios; Phaeton

Synopsis: Two-fisted rum-runner Charlie Helios doesn't want his son to drive.

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Pages: 4

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Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Skottie Young (signed) [as SY]

Penciller(s): Skottie Young (signed) [as SY]

Inker(s): Skottie Young (signed) [as SY]

Colorist(s): Skottie Young (signed) [as SY]

Letterer(s): Skottie Young (signed) [as SY]

Subject Matter

Genres: humorous, political

First Line: My name is Baxter.

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Pages: 1

[untitled]

Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Jimmy Palmiotti

Penciller(s): Amanda Conner (signed)

Inker(s): Amanda Conner (signed)

Colorist(s): Paul Mounts (signed)

Letterer(s): Amanda Conner (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: humorous, superhero

Feature(s): The Pro

Character(s): The Pro

First Line: Go figure!

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Pages: 1

Notes: Credits on contents page read only "Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner".

Freedom Is Only As Strong As Those Who Defend It.

Illustration on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ben McCool

Penciller(s): Billy Tucci (signed in Cyrillic)

Inker(s): Billy Tucci (signed in Cyrillic)

Colorist(s): Brian Miller (signed in Cyrillic)

Letterer(s): Brian Miller ?

Subject Matter

Genres: war

Feature(s): Nevsky

Character(s): Alexander Nevsky

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Pages: 1

Notes: Credits on contents page read only "Ben McCool & Billy Tucci".
Copyright 2010 Russ Intellectual Property LLC per indicia.

X-Rayz

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Geoff Johns

Penciller(s): Scott Kolins

Inker(s): Scott Kolins

Colorist(s): Scott Kolins (graytones)

Letterer(s): Scott Kolins ?

Subject Matter

Genres: humorous, science fiction

Character(s): Dr. Walter Zwang

Synopsis: Dr. Walter Zwang hawks X-ray glasses.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Credits on contents page read only "Geoff Johns & Scott Kolins".

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Illustration on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Colleen Doran (signed)

Penciller(s): Colleen Doran (signed) (painting/multimedia)

Inker(s): Colleen Doran (signed) (painting/multimedia)

Colorist(s): Colleen Doran (signed) (painting/multimedia)

Letterer(s): Colleen Doran (signed)

Subject Matter

Genres: military

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Pages: 1

The First Amendment: It's Why We Fight!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Larry Marder

Penciller(s): Larry Marder

Inker(s): Larry Marder

Colorist(s): Larry Marder

Letterer(s): Larry Marder

Subject Matter

Genres: fantasy, political

Feature(s): Beanworld

Character(s): Professor Garbanzo; Beanish; Mr. Spook; Mr. Teach'm; James Madison; the Statue of Liberty

Synopsis: The Beanworlders learn about the First Amendment and promote the CBLDF.

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Pages: 2

Masthead

Credits on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Colorist(s): Richard Starkings; John Roshell [as J. G. Roshell of Comicraft]

Letterer(s): Richard Starkings; John Roshell [as J. G. Roshell of Comicraft]

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Pages: 1

Notes: The inside back cover lists the officers of The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and its corporate partners, a statement about the issue in hand, its indicia, and the Image Comics masthead.

Free Speech Emergency?

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Colorist(s): Richard Starkings; John Roshell [as J. G. Roshell of Comicraft]

Letterer(s): Richard Starkings; John Roshell [as J. G. Roshell of Comicraft]

Subject Matter

Feature(s): The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

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Pages: 1

Notes: The back cover solicits membership in the CBDLF.