A Crisis of Innocence

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Crime and Punishment #8, pg. 6.jpg
Reader's forum page with a running theme that Crime and Punishment has been a positive educational force in the life of children.

Portland Press Herald March 26 1950 crop.jpg
The journalist speaks with children about why they read comic books, and what they think about the proposed ban on crime comics. Many of the children agree that banning the books would only make them more desirable.

Criminal Code 2014 Part V 163-172.pdf
Sections 163-172 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which covers the creation, publication, and distribution of crime comics, as well as materials which may present sexual or violent subjects to children.

Feb 8th, 1954 - House of Commons.pdf
Presentation of statistics regarding the number of prosecutions launched under section 207 of the Criminal Code since 1949.

Senate Passes Crime crop.jpg
Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.

Case Against Comics.pdf
Muhlen's review of The Seduction of the Innocent. He criticizes the effectiveness of Wertham's book as being a catalyst for change.

Crime and Punishment #6, pg. 44.jpg
Published letters to the editor with short responses. Includes letters from a pastor and a mother.

Crime and Punishment #15, pg. 39.jpg
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from young and old fans.

Crime and Punishment #31, pg. 22.jpg
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers.

Crime and Punishment #33, pg. 30.jpg
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers, including members of a "Junior Police Club."
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