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What Do You Think? (The Editor Would Like To Know.)
Early example of a readers forum page, with short responses from the editor. Includes letters from soldiers.
The Comics - There They Stand
Discusses the popularity of comic strips and books, as well as some of the ways they have influenced American culture.
National P-TA Official Assails Horror Comics
Discuses comic censorship. Includes a statement from President Roosevelt insisting parents need to do all that they can in order to protect the innocence of children moving forward.
Jackie Law and the Boy Rangers - Clue Comics #1
WWII era comic that directly links the actions of American soldiers with the exploits of a gang of kid vigilantes. This single frame image was extracted from page 57 of the comic.
Cover - Speed Comics #35
Comic cover indicted by the Southtown Economist as too violent and sexualized.
Bombs Away!
Advertisement for a toy cockpit, with replica targets and bombs.
Army to Limit Sales of Comics: Line of Decency' to Be Drawn at Posts -- Publishers Now Explain Screening Plan
Discusses the Army putting a stop to crime comics with their troops. Also talks about 1/3 of all comics being crime comics in 1948.
Announcing Operation: Peril
Advertisement page with a war comic and and a bracelet directly marketed to boys and girls.
50 Combat Action Toys
Advertisement aimed at children for a collection of detailed plastic soldiers and weapons.