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Just a Few Words
Claims that because little Johnny is reading crime comics, he will one day run over an old lady and leave her to die in the street.
Forum Finds Good as Well as Bad in Comic Books
Features the opinions of two psychologists, and a policeman, who have been studying the effects of comic books on children.
Encourage Good Reading Habits Best Way of Abolishing Comics Panel Discussion Decides Here: Sponsored by Women's Council
Looks to schools and parents as being the ones that must take control of a child's reading habits, so as to instill in them a want to read books over comics.
Some Facts About Juvenile Delinquency
A government sanctioned study and educational publication on juvenile delinquency. Notes an 17% increase in youth appearing before juvenile courts between 1948 and 1951.
Cover - Crime Smashers #8
Comic cover depicting a police officer shooting a thief.
Cover - Startling Terror Tales #11
Comic cover featuring a man with a gun in the foreground, with multiple policemen in the background.
Cover - Shocking Mystery Cases #56
Comic cover featuring a man with a gun being chased by a policeman, appearing to break through the page.
Cover - All-Famous Police Cases #15
Comic cover depicting a man falling from a window, and a policeman looking on in shock.
Cover - Crime Does Not Pay #131
Comic cover portraying two female criminals about to run over a policeman.
Cover - Crime and Punishment #70
Comic cover featuring men robbing an armoured car.