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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.

Claims that the blaming of juvenile delinquency on comic books is absurd. Miles notes that radio and film are far more likely to influence children to act violently.

A list of positive things that come from horror comics.

Explores the possibility of passive learning through films. the authors consider to what extent films influence one's behaviour and self-identification.

Applauds the decrease in sale of horror comics, and suggests censorship of horror films

A rebuttal to Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. Thrasher criticizes Wertham's methods, and and suggests that he is projecting social frustrations upon comics.