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Provides a survey of over 8000 elementary and high school students to determine their reading habits and the appeal of comics.

A high school teacher contests the idea that reading material influences a child's development.

Summarizes a variety of previously conducted studies to explore the potential pedagogical uses of comics.

Students from all levels of education are interviewed to determine why they were interested in comics.

Zorbaugh reprints Sterling North's indictment against comics. He calls for a critical study into the possible social uses of comics.

Discusses the popularity of comic strips and books, as well as some of the ways they have influenced American culture.

North incites parents and teachers to band together in the fight against comic books.

Outlines a bill in Pennsylvania, that 11 female members of commerce were hoping to have passed, that would see the publication and distribution of comics to those under the age of 18 as a criminal offence. In breaking this law the offender would be…

Presents a number of initiatives that were being taken to keep crime and horror comics out of the hands of children.

Provides a general view of the different opinions on comic books and their effect on children. Outlines base information such as sales numbers, different views by psychiatrists and possible solutions that maintain the American way.