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11 Women Seek Legistlation on Horror Comics
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…
A List of Thrillers That Offset 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.
Action By an Aroused Public Helping to Stamp Out Crime, Horror 'Comic' Books
Presents a number of initiatives that were being taken to keep crime and horror comics out of the hands of children.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 14th, 1954
Discussions of morality and distribution. Comic books and other obscene periodicals are consistently viewed as serious threats to the morals of young people.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 6th, 1954
Discusses how to tackle the publication and distribution of obscene periodicals using examples set by other countries, such as Canada and the United States.
Australian Obscene Publications - May 4th, 1954
Continued discussion of different clauses for the Bill, as well as penalties.
Bloody Mary
Comic book story that depicts an innocent-looking young girl murdering people.
Boiling Anger Is Usual Reaction Of City Father In Reading Children
Looks at how crime and horror comic books are effecting youth. It focuses on parents' anger towards the medium, as well as increased levels of juvenile delinquency from children who read comic books weekly.
Borrowed Blood - Beware #6
Cited by Dr. Wertham in Seduction of the Innocent, Beware #6 features a story about gypsies taking the life of a doctor for killing their son with tainted blood. The child is depicted in a rather innocent fashion within the story.
Bottoms Up - Mysterious Adventures #18
A woman murders her alcoholic husband, stashes his body parts in bottles of whiskey, and returns them to a bootlegger. Comic referenced in the senate hearing on juvenile delinquency.