A Crisis of Innocence

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Crime Does Not Pay #42 (Lev Gleason - Nov 1945).jpg
Comic cover depicting a criminal being chased by police. His shadow shows his fate, as he is seen being put to death for his crime.

Guns Against Gangsters #1 (Novelty Sept:Oct 1948).jpg
Comic cover depicting a man with two guns backed up against a brick wall, facing off against unseen gunmen.

Lawbreakers #6 (Charlton - Apr:May 1952).jpg
Comic cover depicting a man shooting a prison guard and helping a prisoner escape.

Murder Incorporated #1 (Fox - Jan 1948).jpg
Comic cover featuring a woman shooting a man at a card table.

Ace Crime Must Pay the Penalty #43.jpg
Comic cover featuring a car chase between criminals and the police.

Charlton Crime and Justice #19.jpg
Comic cover featuring a multi-panel story of four murders.

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Comic cover depicting a man being riddled with bullets by a gunman.

Trojan Crime Mysteries #12.jpg
Comic cover depicting a painting coming to life to protect a woman from being murdered.

Trojan Crime Smashers #8.jpg
Comic cover depicting a police officer shooting a thief.

Horror Comics (BMJ 1954).pdf
Outlines the fact that horror comics seem to actually be geared towards children through the advertisements being used in them. The article also references some of the attempts at censorship that were taking place in England and Scotland at the time.…
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