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Discusses comic books' alleged cause of myopia in the children who read them. Art in comics is identified as the reason, citing its poor quality.

Looks at the type of language being presented to readers in the crime comics that are so popular. Argues that children are being presented with language that is not conducive to the building of a proper vocabulary.

Features an ad for a television program that would be airing on WGN in which the 'comics' series being presented by the Southtown Economist would be discussed by pastor Dr. Preston Bradley. Additionally explores sex in crime comics and the way it…

Features a table that explores questionable content that was present in the twenty comic magazines procured by the Economist. It also includes reader reactions to their campaign.

Explores the public's growing support of taking horror comics off the shelves. The image accompanying the article features the wide eyes of a child reader mirroring the eyes of the victim on the cover of the horror comic, highlighting the boy's…

Two boys aged 11 and 13 shot a 63 year old farmer while reenacting a story from a comic book. The jury members for the murder case state that violent comics should be banned.

Wertham attempts to persuade the Joint Legislative Committe to Study Comics to recommend legislature focusing on banning comics for the sake of public health.

Outlines a bill that the Senate was attempting to pass, which would place strict laws on the publication of comic books.

North incites parents and teachers to band together in the fight against comic books.

Provides a quick summary of anti-comic laws enacted by various states in an attempt to curb the rise of juvenile delinquency.