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Y: The Last Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



MYSPACE COMIC BOOKS AND MELTDOWN COMICS ANNOUNCE A COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE
BENEFIT EVENT CELEBRATING THE END OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED COMIC BOOK SERIES
Y THE LAST MAN



EVENT TO FEATURE Y: THE LAST MAN CO-CREATORS BRIAN K. VAUGHAN AND PIA GUERRA AND
SPECIAL GUEST JOSS WHEDON (THE CREATOR OF BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER)  



LOS ANGELES - January 16, 2008 –  On January 30, 2008, one of the most acclaimed
comic book series of the last decade, Y THE LAST MAN, concludes with
issue sixty. The series and its co-creators, writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist
Pia Guerra, have received widespread acclaim, in the New York Times, the
Washington Post, Salon and Entertainment Weekly and on
National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." To celebrate the end of the
series, MySpace Comic Books (http://www.myspace.com/comicbooks),
the comic community of the world's most popular social network, and Meltdown
Comics (http://www.myspace.com/meltdowncomics),
the renowned Los Angeles-based comic book shop, today announced a
first-of-its-kind event for the comic book industry: Y: THE LAST PARTY.  



Taking place on February 8th at Meltdown, the party is a benefit for the Comic
Book Legal Defense Fund and a celebration of the internationally acclaimed comic
book series. Joss Whedon will appear in person to toast Y: The Last Man
co-creators Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. All proceeds from this
once-in-a-lifetime event will benefit the First Amendment work of the Comic Book
Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF). Since 1986, the CBLDF has defended the Free
Expression rights of comics booksellers, artists, and educators throughout the
United States by funding top legal counsel in criminal cases and leading
important education initiatives.   



Whedon, the famed creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and
Firefly, will kick off the festivities in Meltdown's Hollywood gallery space
with a keynote speech in appreciation of the series. Following the speech will
be a live Q&A with guests of honor Vaughan & Guerra. There will also be a VIP
Reception prior to the event, with Whedon, Vaughan & Guerra, that will include
the unveiling of a never-before-seen print by Pia Guerra.   



Y: THE LAST PARTY is made possible by the generous support of sponsors from
across the comic book industry: Y: The Last Man publisher Vertigo Comics
(http://www.myspace.com/vertigocomics);
Dark Horse Comics (http://www.myspace.com/darkhorsecomics);
Image Comics (http://www.myspace.com/imagecomics);
and Top Cow Productions (http://www.myspace.com/topcow).
 



Y: The Last Man author Brian K. Vaughan says, "I realize legends like
Stan Lee would laugh at the idea of a party being thrown in honor of a couple of
kids finishing a mere sixty issues of a comic, but Y has always been a
very important story to me, so I really look forward to hanging at my favorite
local store with many of the readers and creators who made this journey
possible, especially when it all supports the essential work of the Comic Book
Legal Defense Fund."  



Capacity for this event is strictly limited to 140 people. VIP reserved seating
tickets are $100 and available now through the CBLDF's MySpace profile
(http://www.myspace.com/cbldf). VIP tickets include entrance to the reception,
and a limited edition print of brand new artwork by Guerra, signed by Guerra and
Vaughan. There are only 70 VIP tickets available, so act fast to guarantee your
admission.  Additionally, 70 general admission "standing room only" tickets for
the event will be $25, and are available on a first-come, first served basis on
the day of the event.  



More information and updates on Y: The Last Party can be found on the Comic Book
Legal Defense Fund's MySpace profile (http://www.myspace.com/cbldf).
 



MySpace Comic Books (http://myspace.com/comicbooks)
is a community dedicated to the best in comics, manga, and graphic novels.
Launched in March 2007, MySpace Comic Books provides the online community with
the latest comic book news and interviews and spotlights the most exciting
projects, creators and events in the industry. With more than 154,000 friends,
and growing, MySpace continues to see significant interest from its members in
the comic book arena.  



Contact:

Charles Brownstein

director@cbldf.org

212.679.7151

 



About the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund was founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit
organization dedicated to the preservation of First Amendment rights for members
of the comics community. They have defended dozens of Free Expression cases in
courts across the United States, and led important education initiatives
promoting comics literacy and free expression.  For additional information,
donations, and other inquiries call 800-99-CBLDF or visit

http://www.myspace.com/cbldf .  



About Meltdown Comics

Meltdown Comics (http://www.myspace.com/meltdowncomics)
is the largest comic book shop on the West Coast, located in the heart of
Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Meltdown opened in 1993 and has since become one the
most respected comic book stores in the world.  With a sophisticated approach to
merchandise and operations – and a reputation for hosting successful events in
their Melt Gallery – Meltdown is a must-see pop culture destination in Los
Angeles.  



About MySpace

MySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal
for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive
impact on the world. By integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging,
e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries, classified listings,
events, groups, college communities, and member forums, MySpace has created a
connected community. As the first ranked web domain in terms of page views*,
MySpace is the most widely-used and highly regarded site of its kind and is
committed to providing the highest quality member experience. MySpace will
continue to innovate with new features that allow its members to express their
creativity and share their lives, both online and off. MySpace's international
network includes 21 localized community sites in the United States, Canada,
Latin America, Mexico, Australia, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden,
Switzerland, UK, Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Japan,
Brazil and  New Zealand. Fox Interactive Media is a division of News Corp.
(NYSE: NWS - News, NWS.A )