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'Comic Books' - High-Powered Sex Appeal: Immature Minds are Victimized by Exaggerated Art
Features an ad for a television program that would be airing on WGN in which the 'comics' series being presented by the Southtown Economist would be discussed by pastor Dr. Preston Bradley. Additionally explores sex in crime comics and the way it…
"Comic Book Confidential" Documentary Clip
A clip from the 1988 film "Comic Book Confidential." The video features an interview with Dr. Fredric Wertham in which he condemns comics for corrupting children
11 Women Seek Legistlation on Horror Comics
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…
A List of Thrillers That Offset Comics
The Southtown Economist, as part of their war on comics, publishes a list of books that offer the same thrills as comics but without the corruptive influence.
A Study of Leisure Time Reading of Pupils in Junior High School
Discusses a questionnaire given to nearly 700 junior high school students to determine how they liked to spend their leisure time. The results of the survey determined that comic books were the most popular reading choice overall, though fiction was…
Action By an Aroused Public Helping to Stamp Out Crime, Horror 'Comic' Books
Presents a number of initiatives that were being taken to keep crime and horror comics out of the hands of children.
Action Taken to Control Distribution of Objectionable Comic Books
Briefly outlines the steps that different cities and counties took to ban or limit the sale of objectionable comics.
An Experiment in the use of Comics as Instructional Material
Presents the results of an experiment to test whether comics could significantly contribute to the teaching of reading and writing skills. This article also provides suggestions of specific comics that can be studied at different grade levels.
An Unjust Conviction
Covers the conviction and fining of an editor and several publishers who published a piece of offensive material.
Anti-Comic Book Bill Pushed By Senate Leader: Supervision In State Would Be Strict
Outlines a bill that the Senate was attempting to pass, which would place strict laws on the publication of comic books.