Psychiatrists cannot agree as to whether or not comic books are causing children to become violent. A majority agree children could be reading better literature, and as such they should visit the library in order to find new, better books to read.
Emphasizes the importance of comic books for children. It is noted that comic books provide something for them that other forms of children's literature does not.
Interviews with various people involved in education and publication regarding their opinions on comic books. Some hold the parents accountable for what their children read.
Explores the effect that crime comic books have on young children. Article states that although good often triumphs over evil, the depictions of evil tend to more prevalent in the illustrations.
The journalist speaks with children about why they read comic books, and what they think about the proposed ban on crime comics. Many of the children agree that banning the books would only make them more desirable.
Outlines a double murder that took place in Talladega, Alabama in which a man killed his wife and her friend. It is said in the article that the murderer read a crime comic book shortly before the murder.