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Comics and Television
Deals with the child's interest in Television as a new medium for storytelling. Discusses the shift from comics (not approved by parents) to TV (a generally approved medium).
Comics' Linked to Two Killings: Defender of Juvenile Books at Senate Inquiry is Told of Canadian Homicides
Looks to comics as being linked to two Canadian homicides, in which the murderers both read crime comics.
Comics' Perusal Up to Parents, Debaters Hold
Interviews with various people involved in education and publication regarding their opinions on comic books. Some hold the parents accountable for what their children read.
Cover - Journey Into Fear #15
While this comic book doesn't depict any children within it, according to Digital Comic Museum it is alluded to within Seduction of the Innocent. Moreover, Journey Into Fear is a Canadian publication, noted for being the first Canadian horror comic…
Criminal Code, Part V 163-172 - 2014
Sections 163-172 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which covers the creation, publication, and distribution of crime comics, as well as materials which may present sexual or violent subjects to children.
Criticize B.C. Plan: Doubt Toronto to Burn Crime, Horror Comics
Claims that the burning of comic books could actually make children more inclined to read the very books that are being burned.
Eight Provinces Back Opposition to Crime Comics
Outlines the fact that eight provinces backed a proposal made by Canadian Justice Minister Garson, which made it a criminal offence to produce or distribute crime comics.
Fear Undesirable Books If Comics Ban Lifted
Discusses a government decision to lift the ban on the importation of comic books from the United States. Outlines the anxieties present in censors about the amount of questionable comic book material that will soon be imported into Canada.
Fulton Loses Crusade For Definite Penalty Against Crime Comics
Discusses Fulton's attempt to pass a bill that would see those involved in the production of comics being fined up to $10,000 for doing so. The bill did not pass.
Garson Promises Vote On Crime Comic Curb; Fulton Bill Accepted
Outlines the passing of Bill No. 10 in Canada, which aimed to curb the production and distribution of horror comics.