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This World of English
Provides suggestions as to how high school English teachers can more effectively teach reading and writing skills to their students. Briefly discusses Wertham and comics books, but mentions that Wertham has been discredited by other academics.
Sales of Books Said Down: Youth Crime Rise Sparks Anti-Horror Comic Drive
One of many articles that were written by Sigrid Arne on the topic of the backlash against comic books. Looks at how the war on comics was having a profound effect on the popularity of comics.
Garson Promises Vote On Crime Comic Curb; Fulton Bill Accepted
Outlines the passing of Bill No. 10 in Canada, which aimed to curb the production and distribution of horror comics.
Today's Children Revel in Comic Book Clambake
Explores the growing popularity of comic books among children. Emphasis is placed on the swapping of comic books, as well as their affordability, making them the number one form of children's literature in 1948.
The Case Against Comics
Reprints John Mason Brown and Al Capp's opening statements from their "America's Town Meeting of the Air" radio session, in which they debate why comics are a problem.
Comic Books: A Teacher's Analysis
Burton considers how educators can encourage their students to read books other than comics by utilizing "transition books" that carry similar appeal as comics.
Study Being Organized: Good Comics Said Helpful
Deals primarily with newspaper comics, and makes reference to the fact that comic book reading can be greatly beneficial for the young reader.
What's in the Comics?
Presents the results of examining hundreds of magazines and comic books in order to determine what is in comics that make them so popular with children.
Horror Comics Vanish From Library of Lords
Discusses how horror comics have gone missing in the Library of Lords in Britain.
Maggie Muggins
Story features Maggie in depictions of innocence, surrounded by animals and nature.