its contest inviting cartoons satirising the holocaust. Denmark's Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen agrees with comments made by Condoleezza Rice regarding Syria and Iran, noting they "have taken advantage of the situation because both countries are under international pressure". It is reported at least thirteen people are dead due to protests against the cartoons. February 11, 2006: Illinois newspaper The Daily Herald has launched an online cartoon page composed entirely of webcomics. Peter David announces he has signed an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics. February 12, 2006: Frank Miller has announced that his next Batman book, Holy Terror, Batman!, will pit the caped crusader against Osama Bin Laden. At Wondercon, Grant Morrison is announced as the next writer on Batman. February 13, 2006: Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy: Denmark's Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen responds to criticism of his country, declaring "Denmark is an open and tolerant society". Anders Fogh Rasmussen has also had talks with a Muslim group called "Democratic Muslims". It is reported that Muslim graves have been desecrated in Denmark. Denmark withdraws official staff from embassies in Syria, Iran, and Indonesia. Art Spiegelman is interviewed to garner his thoughts on the controversy. Iran demands apologies after recent accusations from Condoleezza Rice that it had fermented the controversy. Ted Rall is reportedly considering launching a law suit against Ann Coulter over comments she jokingly alleged that "Iran is soliciting cartoons on the Holocaust. So far, only Ted Rall, Garry Trudeau, and The New York Times have made submissions". February 14, 2006: zoomaphoto.com Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy: Two security guards are shot dead and police use tear gas on rioting students as protests continue in Pakistan. Belgian Muslim groups have called on the European Union to "act determinedly to prepare a draft law that forbids every kind of blasphemy". A number of Danish websites have reportedly been hacked by protestors. February 15, 2006: Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy: Danish politicians have called for an investigation into a Muslim group's actions during a trip to the Middle East. It is alleged the group may have helped ferment the recent protests. Flemming Rose, cultural editor of the Jyllands-Posten has stated that the cartoons were published to "go against this tendency to self-censorship". Carsten Juste, editor of the Jyllands-Posten, states his belief that "Muslims are being given special treatment". Justin Thomas is announced as the winner of a contest to choose the next cartoonist