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The Fight Against Horror Comics
A look at the way that other parts of the world were also trying to ban horror comics.
The Dirt & Trash That Kids Are Reading: And What Can Be Done About It
Alerts parents to distasteful literature: comics, romance magazines, and war novels. The article notes the quality of children's literature and means to encourage parents to divert their children from reading comics.
The Comics and Their Appeal to the Youth of Today
Kinneman discusses the results of a questionnaire she asked students to fill out. Some of the recorded student responses echo ideas held by anti-comic journalists and psychiatrists.
The Case Against Comics
Reprints John Mason Brown and Al Capp's opening statements from their "America's Town Meeting of the Air" radio session, in which they debate why comics are a problem.
Study Being Organized: Good Comics Said Helpful
Deals primarily with newspaper comics, and makes reference to the fact that comic book reading can be greatly beneficial for the young reader.
States Act against Lewd Literature
Provides a quick summary of anti-comic laws enacted by various states in an attempt to curb the rise of juvenile delinquency.
Sales of Books Said Down: Youth Crime Rise Sparks Anti-Horror Comic Drive
One of many articles that were written by Sigrid Arne on the topic of the backlash against comic books. Looks at how the war on comics was having a profound effect on the popularity of comics.
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.
Public Schools Offering Comic Book Substitutes
Outlines an initiative that has been taken by New Mexico public schools, in which children are encouraged to read books over comic books.
On Comic Books
Claims that comics have no merit because they do not instill a love for the English language, which is instilled by other forms of literature.