Friends of Lulu is a national organization whose main purpose is to promote and encourage female readership and participation in the comic book industry. FoL provides input to publishers, retailers, and the public on the kinds of comics that appeal to a female readership and on how to reach that readership. Other activities include publishing a recommended reading list, setting up local chapters, presenting members' work at conventions, offering seminars on select topics, compiling a mailing list of women in comics, and serving as a public relations clearinghouse to upgrade the public perception of comics in general.
Membership is open to women and men of all ages who support the organization's goals.
Friends of Lulu has an active chapter in New York . Formerly active chapters are now dormant in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Chicago but members in these areas have expressed interest in renewing activities. Because FoL is a nonprofit charitable organization, you can deduct your dues as a donation, or if you're a professional, you can deduct your dues as a business expense. You also get the satisfaction of playing a role in helping the comics industry reach new readers.