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April 15, 2006


CR Week In Review

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The week's most important comics-related news stories, April 8 to April 14, 2006.

1. Manga book removed from San Bernardino country library shelves.

2. Friends of Lulu officials announce intentions to start empowerment fund.

3. Editorial cartoonist and Army reservist called to active duty.

Winner of the Week
Students at the Center for Cartoon Studies still beaming from an extended visit by Seth, Chris Ware and Ivan Brunetti.

Losers of the Week
Adult patrons of the libraries banning Paul Gravett's manga book as unsuitable for the library, period.

Quote of the Week
"In what Marvel Comics calls 'the most politically charged comic series ever,' superheroes must reveal their secret identities and register with the government or resist and be hunted." USA Today, April 13. Up yours, Palestine!

Captain Easy has the right idea.
 
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