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Deals with the child's interest in Television as a new medium for storytelling. Discusses the shift from comics (not approved by parents) to TV (a generally approved medium).

The caption reads: "Code Administrator Charles F. Murphy indicates how the comics magazine code operates. 'Delete distortion in face' resulted in a change. Mr. Murphy reported on progress under the industry's self-imposed rules."

Covers the discussion of several representatives for comic book publishers in regards to the question of self-regulation.

A boy draws on his knowledge gained from reading comics to foil a robbery.

Looks to comics as being linked to two Canadian homicides, in which the murderers both read crime comics.

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.

A report by Paul Coates for "Confidential File" in 1955, regarding the relationship between juvenile delinquency
and comics, and formation of the Comics Code.

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

A young boy is possessed by the spirit of a recently deceased girl.

Several educators and civic leaders voice their concerns regarding the violent and sexual content in comic books.