A Crisis of Innocence

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Lamm - Constitutionality of Local Ordinance Prohibiting Distribution and Sale of Crime Comic Books.pdf
Discusses whether or not comics have constitutional protection. The vagueness in criteria for determining what qualifies as a danger to society is noted.

Malter - The Content of Current Comic Magazines.pdf
A study set out to determine whether or not the content of comic books is indeed overwhelmingly focused on depictions of crime and horror. Ultimately suggests that this criticism is not valid.

Regulation of Comic Books - Harvard Law Review.pdf
Analyzes the various regulations that may be both desirable and constitutional for addressing the growing concerns about comics.

Schultz - Censorship or Self Regulation.pdf
Schultz attributes the "mass hysteria" around comics to Wertham, and the rise of hysteria to the development of doubts about the harm of comics, and the concern over the threat to freedom of speech.

Slater - Crime Comics and Juvenile Delinquency.pdf
A review of Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. Reference is made to the comic book trade being "evil."

States Act Againat Lewd Literature.pdf
Provides a quick summary of anti-comic laws enacted by various states in an attempt to curb the rise of juvenile delinquency.

Oakland Tribune October 17, 1954 crop.jpg
Presents a number of initiatives that were being taken to keep crime and horror comics out of the hands of children.

Waning crop.jpg
Loeb makes the claim that the 'crime' genre of comic books is finally giving way to 'love' books instead.

Anniston Star March 25 1952 crop.pdf
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.

Chicago Star Publications December 14 1954 crop.jpg
Discusses a meeting that was held by a Canadian House of Commons member about Crime Comic Books and Juvenile Delinquency. The accompanying picture presents E.D Fulton (the Commons member) meeting with Mabel Firestone.
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