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War Declared on Lewd Books
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.
Subject Well Covered: Proposed Alton Ordinance on Comic Books Really Leaves No Objections Undefined
Outlining a new ordinance in Alton in which the town is attempting to get rid of comic books that could be harming the children living there.
Sex and Crime Featured in 'Comic' Books Sold in City: Syracuse Tour Reveals Variety of Spicy Tales: State Committee Issues Threat of Censorship
Explores the New York State Joint Legislative Committee's attempts to censor crime and love comics in 1951. The image features a number of the popular comics of the time laid out on a table.
Senate Passes Crime Comics Bill After Wrangle
Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.
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.
Quash Conviction Against Publisher of Crime Comics
Discusses an indictment surrounding Superior Comics, one of the primary Canadian Publishers 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.
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.
Judge Tells Experience With 'Comic' Book Victim
Explains a recollection of the effects of crime comics on one 17-year-old boy.
House Expects Remedial Action on Crime Comics
Exploring the bill put forth by Fulton, this article examines the fact that the House of Commons will soon vote on whether or not to impose stronger sanctions on the distribution and production of Crime Comics in Canada.