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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.
Judge Tells Experience With 'Comic' Book Victim
Explains a recollection of the effects of crime comics on one 17-year-old boy.
House of Commons Debates - October 7th, 1949
Continued discussion of amending the Criminal Code to address violence depicted in comic books and magazines, and their potential to induce violence.
House of Commons Debates - October 4th, 1949
The continued debate of Bill No. 10, where Fulton makes a case for how widespread the problem of crime comics is.
House of Commons Debates - June 14th, 1948
Fulton once again brings up the matter of suppressing comic book circulation, while Ilsley presents his draft of legislation.
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.
Health Law Urged to Combat Comics
Wertham attempts to persuade the Joint Legislative Committe to Study Comics to recommend legislature focusing on banning comics for the sake of public health.
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.
Fulton Demands Law That Defines Obscene Books
Fulton demands that the term "obscene" be better defined in legislation so that laws about the publication and distribution of such books can properly enforced.
Crime, Horror Comic Book Cleanup Demanded by Delinquency Probers: Senators Hit Comic Books
Discusses the Senate Juvenile Delinquency Subcommitee's worries about post-war crime comic books.