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Are Comic Books a Menace?
Details the results of a comics questionnaire given to over 1800 children, 235 of which having been classified as delinquents.
Cause of Delinquency
Utilizes the research of two leading psychologists to disprove much of Wertham's arguments about the impact of horror and crime comics on children.
Forum Finds Good as Well as Bad in Comic Books
Features the opinions of two psychologists, and a policeman, who have been studying the effects of comic books on children.
Hitler Would Be At Home Here
Claims that the blaming of juvenile delinquency on comic books is absurd. Miles notes that radio and film are far more likely to influence children to act violently.
Horror Comics
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.…
Identification and Observational Learning From Films
Explores the possibility of passive learning through films. the authors consider to what extent films influence one's behaviour and self-identification.
Junior Has a Craving
A mother investigates the reading habits of her eight year-old son.
Psychologic Aspects of Pediatrics: The Comics
Bakwin takes a positive stance on the value of comic books, both in terms of their educational potential and their escapism.
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.
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.