A Crisis of Innocence

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Kingsport Times News July 8 1956 crop.jpg
Discusses how comic book censorship has been effective in some respects in the United States. Won Lee explores the fact that children are becoming more discerning in their reading choices, thus losing interest in obscene comics.

Wertham Ladies' Home Journal 1953.pdf
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.

Abilene Reporter News February 11 1957 crop.jpg
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.

Buffalo Center Tribune May 19 1955 crop.jpg
Written by a highschool senior, this editorial looks at the way that new technologies negatively influence children.

UN Group Ban crop.jpg
This article discusses the UN's considerations for banning the sale of crime and sex comics worldwide.

North Adams Transcript, February 3 1949.jpg
Announces the establishment of a citizens committee to supervise comics sales and distribution in New Orleans. The committee attributes criminal behavior to parents rather than comic books.

Greenville Delta Democrat Times April 10 1949 crop.jpg
Explores the fact that there are very few laws governing the sale of crime and horror comics.

Petersen - The Harmful Publications (Young Persons) Act of 1926.pdf
Examines early-20th century German censorship attempts and their influence on the Nazi regime.

Fight Against Horror Comics.pdf
A look at the way that other parts of the world were also trying to ban horror comics.

Cohen - The Delinquents, Censorship and Youth Culture in Recent US History.pdf
A contemporary analysis of censorship and the fears of youth rebellion in the 1950s.
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