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A junior high teacher poses a series of questions to his students regarding their comic book preferences and purchasing habits. Some of their answers are included here.

Gruenberg argues that people often feared innovation in technological and mediums of expression, and cites this the reason for the criticism against comics.

Presents the results of an experiment to test whether comics could significantly contribute to the teaching of reading and writing skills. This article also provides suggestions of specific comics that can be studied at different grade levels.

Kinneman discusses the results of a questionnaire she asked students to fill out. Some of the recorded student responses echo ideas held by anti-comic journalists and psychiatrists.

Discusses whether or not comics have constitutional protection. The vagueness in criteria for determining what qualifies as a danger to society is noted.

A study set out to determine whether or not the content of comic books is indeed overwhelmingly focused on depictions of crime and horror. Ultimately suggests that this criticism is not valid.

Provides a survey of over 8000 elementary and high school students to determine their reading habits and the appeal of comics.

A study of the reading comprehension skills of high school students. Participants were asked to complete reading and vocabulary tests to determine how well they actually understood the text-based content of comics.

Examines early-20th century German censorship attempts and their influence on the Nazi regime.

Analyzes the various regulations that may be both desirable and constitutional for addressing the growing concerns about comics.