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In this story a child is depicted in the first few pages. While the child later becomes the wolf-man it could be helpful to look at the image of the plump child as an image of a child in horror comics.

Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers.

Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers, including members of a "Junior Police Club."

Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers.

Presents the results of examining hundreds of magazines and comic books in order to determine what is in comics that make them so popular with children.

A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.

Early example of a readers forum page, with short responses from the editor. Includes letters from soldiers.

Presents the results of a survey given to adults about what they thought of comic books.

There is an advertisement in this comic that illustrates the fact that even though this comic is filled with hyper-sexualized images as well violence and gore, it was geared towards children. The ad is for a mail-in-catalogue that features a number…

A page spread celebrating the success of "Daredevil," "Boy," and "Crime Does Not Pay" as reflected in the mass of fan letters addressed to the publishers.