A Crisis of Innocence

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Thrasher - The Comics and Delinquency.pdf
A rebuttal to Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. Thrasher criticizes Wertham's methods, and and suggests that he is projecting social frustrations upon comics.

Some Facts About Juvenile Delinquency.pdf
A government sanctioned study and educational publication on juvenile delinquency. Notes an 17% increase in youth appearing before juvenile courts between 1948 and 1951.

Trojan Crime Smashers #8.jpg
Comic cover depicting a police officer shooting a thief.

Trojan Crime Mysteries #12.jpg
Comic cover depicting a painting coming to life to protect a woman from being murdered.

Star Startling Terror Tales #11.jpg
Comic cover featuring a man with a gun in the foreground, with multiple policemen in the background.

Star Shocking Mystery Cases #56.jpg
Comic cover featuring a man with a gun being chased by a policeman, appearing to break through the page.

Star All-Famous Police Cases #15.jpg
Comic cover depicting a man falling from a window, and a policeman looking on in shock.

Lev Gleason Crime Does Not Pay #131.jpg
Comic cover portraying two female criminals about to run over a policeman.

Lev Gleason Crime and Punishment #70.jpg
Comic cover featuring men robbing an armoured car.

ShkSu_14_dc.jpg
Comic cover depicting a man being riddled with bullets by a gunman.
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