Media Release -- This weekend the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is exhibiting at table 239 at the Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco, where Craig Thompson will be signing copies of his new graphic novel Habibi to raise money for our important legal work! In addition to Craig's appearances, the Fund will be offering a wide array of items to thank you for your donations, including graphic novels signed by Charles Burns, Dan Clowes, Guy Davis, Moebius, and Paul Pope.

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Media Release -- The Alternative Press Expo (APE), the country's largest alternative and independent comics convention, arrives in San Francisco this weekend, October 1–2, for what promises to be one of the most exciting events to date. Every year APE boasts an impressive guest list, and this year's lineup is no exception. Special guests appearing include award-winning cartoonists Shannon Wheeler, Kate Beaton, Daniel Clowes, and Adrian Tomine. APE is held at the Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th Street in San Francisco.

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Media Release -- Multiple Eisner Award winner, sensational New Yorker cartoonist and legendary indie comix creator Shannon Wheeler proudly debuts his latest book GRANDPA WON'T WAKE UP at this year's Alternative Press Expo (APE) on October 1st and 2nd at the Concourse Exhibition in San Francisco, CA where Wheeler serves as a special guest of the show.

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Media Release -- The Alternative Press Expo (APE), the country's largest alternative and independent comics convention, unveiled today the cover of its 2011 Program Book featuring original art by special guest and Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Shannon Wheeler.

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Media Release -- The Cartoon Art Museum welcomes Lloyd Dangle and a host of indie cartoonists for the opening reception of Last Stop: Troubletown on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 8:00-11:00pm. This event coincides with the annual Alternative Press Expo (APE), which takes place at San Francisco’s Concourse on October 1 and 2. Additional guests at press time include popular syndicated cartoonist Keith Knight (The Knight Life, The K Chronicles), Stephen Notley (celebrating 20 years of his alternative comic strip Bob The Angry Flower), Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man), Shaenon K. Garrity (Skin Horse, Narbonic), and current Small Press Spotlight artist Karen Luk. Additional guests will be added to the Cartoon Art Museum’s website as they are confirmed.

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Media Release -- Coming off its biggest year yet in 2010 with attendance topping 5,500, the Alternative Press Expo (APE), returns to San Francisco this fall at The Concourse Exhibition Center. The Expo, taking place Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, will again feature the expanded Exhibit Hall and additional programming tracks that debuted in 2010.

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Media Release -- This weekend in San Francisco, D+Q will exhibit at the Alternative Press Expo in SF, 10/16 & 10/17, at booth 222. Vanessa Davis, Dan Clowes and Lynda Barry will be signing! Lynda will be debuting her new book PICTURE THIS. Dan and Lynda have spotlight panels on Saturday and note that Dan will NOT be at APE on Sunday.

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Media Release -- This weekend the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund lands in San Francisco and New York to greet supporters at APE & the Big Apple Con!

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