A Crisis of Innocence

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Kingsport Times News July 8 1956 crop.jpg
Discusses how comic book censorship has been effective in some respects in the United States. Won Lee explores the fact that children are becoming more discerning in their reading choices, thus losing interest in obscene comics.

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Recalls a court case in which Dr. Fredric Wertham explains how he was able to purchase a whip from a comic book. He claims that teen-aged murderers were directly influenced by comic books.

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Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers.

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Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers, including members of a "Junior Police Club."

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Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers.

Wertham Ladies' Home Journal 1953.pdf
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.

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Portrait of a juvenile delinquent. Locates the problem of juvenile delinquency in physical environment, poverty, and family life.

Abilene Reporter News February 11 1957 crop.jpg
Discusses the war on lewd comics that was taking place in the 1950's, in which people found producing or selling "lewd" comic books could be prosecuted.

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Written by a highschool senior, this editorial looks at the way that new technologies negatively influence children.

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Cover of "Underworld Crime" issue 7, depicting two criminals threatening a bound woman.
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