Graphic novella.
Young Lions
Author: Blaise Larmee
Publication date: 2010
Genre: Comics Graphic Novel
Publication date: 2010
Genre: Comics Graphic Novel
About the Work
A graphic novella by Blaise Larmee.
Challenges in Canada
2011 — Officials of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized this graphic novella in Buffalo, New York, while artist Tom Neely and a colleague were travelling to the Toronto Comic Arts Festival.
Objection — The customs officers found pencil sketches of fictional young people having sexual contact in the book.
Update — After reviewing the book, the CBSA concluded that Young Lions is legally obscene and banned its importation into Canada.
Related Resources
- Tom Neely and Dylan Williams Speak Out on Their Customs Seizure Experience, May 12, 2011, Comic Book Legal Defence Fund