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The Comics as a Social Force
Gruenberg argues that people often feared innovation in technological and mediums of expression, and cites this the reason for the criticism against comics.
Juvenile Delinquency: Letter To the Editor
A letter from a child to the editor of The Washington Post. The child condemns adults for being delinquents themselves.
WHIP, KNIFE SHOWN AS 'COMICS' LURES: Books No Better Under Code, Psychiatrist Tells State Investigating Committee
Recalls a court case in which Dr. Fredric Wertham explains how he was able to purchase a whip from a comic book. He claims that teen-aged murderers were directly influenced by comic books.
Senate Passes Crime Comics Bill After Wrangle
Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.
The Fight Against Horror Comics
A look at the way that other parts of the world were also trying to ban horror comics.
Are Comic Books a Menace?
Details the results of a comics questionnaire given to over 1800 children, 235 of which having been classified as delinquents.
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.
Violence on Our Newstands
Written by a highschool senior, this editorial looks at the way that new technologies negatively influence children.
No Harm In Horror, Comics Issuer Says
William Gaines is interviewed about whether or not he feels as though his horror comics are influencing children to become violent criminals.
The Comics and Their Appeal to the Youth of Today
Kinneman discusses the results of a questionnaire she asked students to fill out. Some of the recorded student responses echo ideas held by anti-comic journalists and psychiatrists.