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Aggression and Violence in Fantasy and Fact
Freudian analysis of violence in reality and comic books by Fredric Wertham's research collaborator. Agrees with the idea that comics inspire children to violence.
Some Facts About Juvenile Delinquency
A government sanctioned study and educational publication on juvenile delinquency. Notes an 17% increase in youth appearing before juvenile courts between 1948 and 1951.
The Comics and Delinquency: Cause or Scapegoat
A rebuttal to Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. Thrasher criticizes Wertham's methods, and and suggests that he is projecting social frustrations upon comics.
Action Taken to Control Distribution of Objectionable Comic Books
Briefly outlines the steps that different cities and counties took to ban or limit the sale of objectionable comics.
The Delinquents: Censorship and Youth Culture in Recent U.S. History
A contemporary analysis of censorship and the fears of youth rebellion in the 1950s.
Constitutional Law: Freedom of Expression: Constitutionality of Local Ordinance Prohibiting Distribution and Sale of "Crime Comic" Books
Discusses whether or not comics have constitutional protection. The vagueness in criteria for determining what qualifies as a danger to society is noted.
Review: Crime Comics and Juvenile Delinquency
A review of Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. Reference is made to the comic book trade being "evil."
Are Comics a Factor in Delinquency: 'Yes!' Says Community Forum Speaker
Discusses a meeting that was held by a Canadian House of Commons member about Crime Comic Books and Juvenile Delinquency. The accompanying picture presents E.D Fulton (the Commons member) meeting with Mabel Firestone.
Big Difference in Comic Strips and Books: Condensed from an Article in Ladies Home Journal
Wertham outlines the link between comic books and juvenile delinquency.
Blame Comic Book as Boys 11, 13, Charged With Murder
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.