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Local Distributors Reject Crime Books: Want "Cleaner" Pocket Editions
Looks at the way tougher laws about the production and distribution of comics has caused for distributors to turn their attention to obscene pocket books.
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.
Psychiatrist Charges Stalling Tactics On Legislation to Control Comic Books
Looks at the way that comic book legislation in the United States was slower to act than in Canada.
Quash Conviction Against Publisher of Crime Comics
Discusses an indictment surrounding Superior Comics, one of the primary Canadian Publishers of crime comics.
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 Passes Crime Comics Bill After Wrangle
Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.
Should Comic Books be Banned? Magazine Distributor says 'No,' Child Welfare Officer...Yes
Provides a number of statistics about the sale of comic books in Canada and Medicine Hat. Morever, Shiels speaks with individuals who are both for and against the sale of comic books.
Sold Crime Comics Fine Winnipegger $5
Discusses the start of the actual war on comics, in which a Winnipeger named Abe Roher was convicted of selling crime comics and fined $5.
Students Burn Comic Books Launch Drive Prevent Sale
Describes a group of 600 students burning over 2000 comic books while being led by a 13 year-old boy. The boy's speech is transcribed.
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.