Neil Gaiman On The ‘Obscenity’ Of Manga Collector's Trial
Neil Gaiman On The ‘Obscenity’ Of Manga Collector Christopher Handley’s Trial
“They found his manga, and found some objectionable panels,” Gaiman said. “He’s been arrested for having some drawings of rude things in manga. I’m sorry, but if you went through my comic collection, you could arrest me if you’re going to start doing that. It’s just wrong.”
And the original article from october: CBLDF To Serve As Special Consultant in PROTECT Act Manga Case
Handley, 38, faces penalties under the PROTECT Act (18 U.S.C. Section 1466A) for allegedly possessing manga that the government claims to be obscene. The government alleges that the material includes drawings that they claim appear to be depictions of minors engaging in sexual conduct. No photographic content is at issue in Handley’s case.
And a link to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
I agree with Neil on this (and yay, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab :fan:).
But what are your thoughts?
“They found his manga, and found some objectionable panels,” Gaiman said. “He’s been arrested for having some drawings of rude things in manga. I’m sorry, but if you went through my comic collection, you could arrest me if you’re going to start doing that. It’s just wrong.”
And the original article from october: CBLDF To Serve As Special Consultant in PROTECT Act Manga Case
Handley, 38, faces penalties under the PROTECT Act (18 U.S.C. Section 1466A) for allegedly possessing manga that the government claims to be obscene. The government alleges that the material includes drawings that they claim appear to be depictions of minors engaging in sexual conduct. No photographic content is at issue in Handley’s case.
And a link to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
I agree with Neil on this (and yay, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab :fan:).
But what are your thoughts?