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More Teeth Proposed When Crime Comics Bill Comes Before Committee
Looks at the Fulton bill, and the way that the House of Commons appeared to be backing the bill to put tougher restrictions on the sale and publication of crime comics.
Norwich Drive on Comic Books a Success As Children Rush to Trade 10 for a Classic
Outlines an initiative in which children traded in 10 Comic Books to receive 1 classic novel. This article speaks to the great success of such an event.
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.
Sale of Crime Comics to be Criminal Offense
Following the approval of a ban on crime comics in Canada, this article looks at the way the ban has been received by different provinces.
Senate of Canada Debates - December 5th, 1949
First reading of Bill No. 10, to amend the Criminal Code.
Senate of Canada Debates - December 6th, 1949
Second reading of Bill No. 10.
Senate of Canada Debates - December 7th, 1949
Third reading of Bill No. 10.
Senate Passes Crime Comics Bill After Wrangle
Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.
Summary Trial Urged to Halt Crime Comics
Looks at a Newfoundland judge, who previously expressed his thoughts on the tougher restrictions that were being placed on crime comics in Canada.
The Fight Against Horror Comics
A look at the way that other parts of the world were also trying to ban horror comics.