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Reports a boy's attempts to imitate the comic book "The Hangman" who ended up breaking his neck. "The Hangman" appeared in Pep Comics.

The Southtown Economist, as part of their war on comics, publishes a list of books that offer the same thrills as comics but without the corruptive influence.

Outlines a bill in Pennsylvania, that 11 female members of commerce were hoping to have passed, that would see the publication and distribution of comics to those under the age of 18 as a criminal offence. In breaking this law the offender would be…

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.…

The caption reads: "Code Administrator Charles F. Murphy indicates how the comics magazine code operates. 'Delete distortion in face' resulted in a change. Mr. Murphy reported on progress under the industry's self-imposed rules."

Comic cover depicting a woman about to shoot a man, with the Grim Reaper looming above them.

Comic cover portraying a woman frightened by a moving, disembodied hand.

Comic cover featuring a man and a woman looking shocked by an empty grave, with an image of large eyes leering above them.

Comic cover featuring a woman frightened by a reanimated mummy.

Comic cover portraying a skeleton judging a beauty pageant.