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Quash Conviction Against Publisher of Crime Comics
Discusses an indictment surrounding Superior Comics, one of the primary Canadian Publishers of crime comics.
Public Opinion and TV Hit Comic Sale Locally
Applauds the decrease in sale of horror comics, and suggests censorship of horror films
Printed Crime Comics, Firm Is Fined $1,000
One of the only articles found regarding the prosecution of a comic book publisher for violating the sanctions that were put on the publishing of Crime comics. Superior Comics were fined and suspended for continuing to publish questionable content.
Peanuts
A Peanuts comic strip from June 22, 1952, depicting Charlie Brown browsing a comic book rack.
Parents' Corner: Time to Suppress Crime Comic Books
Features a scholarly source claiming that distinctions need to be made between good and bad comic books. While Richmond claims there is merit in the "good" ones, the bad ones are causing children to become violent.
Parents, Not Comic Books, Blamed for Juvenile Crime
Claims that it is not the fault of comic books that children are growing more and more delinquent, rather it is issues in the home that are causing juvenile delinquency.
Obscene Publications Act - 1959
Provides the details of the 1959 British Act to amend the law concerning the publication and distribution of obscene material.
No Harm In Horror, Comics Issuer Says
William Gaines is interviewed about whether or not he feels as though his horror comics are influencing children to become violent criminals.
More Teeth Proposed When Crime Comics Bill Comes Before Committee
Looks at the Fulton bill, and the way that the House of Commons appeared to be backing the bill to put tougher restrictions on the sale and publication of crime comics.
Martin's Criminal Code, Part IV Section 150 - 1955
Addresses the Canadian Criminal Code in regards to publication and distribution of crime comics, and other obscene materials.