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House Expects Remedial Action on Crime Comics
Exploring the bill put forth by Fulton, this article examines the fact that the House of Commons will soon vote on whether or not to impose stronger sanctions on the distribution and production of Crime Comics in Canada.
House of Commons Debates - June 14th, 1948
Fulton once again brings up the matter of suppressing comic book circulation, while Ilsley presents his draft of legislation.
House of Commons Debates - October 4th, 1949
The continued debate of Bill No. 10, where Fulton makes a case for how widespread the problem of crime comics is.
House of Commons Debates - October 7th, 1949
Continued discussion of amending the Criminal Code to address violence depicted in comic books and magazines, and their potential to induce violence.
Judge Tells Experience With 'Comic' Book Victim
Explains a recollection of the effects of crime comics on one 17-year-old boy.
Local Distributors Reject Crime Books: Want "Cleaner" Pocket Editions
Looks at the way tougher laws about the production and distribution of comics has caused for distributors to turn their attention to obscene pocket books.
Psychiatrist Charges Stalling Tactics On Legislation to Control Comic Books
Looks at the way that comic book legislation in the United States was slower to act than in Canada.
Quash Conviction Against Publisher of Crime Comics
Discusses an indictment surrounding Superior Comics, one of the primary Canadian Publishers of crime comics.
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.
Report of the Select Committee on Current Pornographic Materials - December 31st, 1952
Report on the findings of the Committee into pornographic materials (literary, photography, and illustrations).