A Crisis of Innocence

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Outlines the passing of Bill No. 10 in Canada, which aimed to curb the production and distribution of horror comics.

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A book about EC comics and other companies publishing Horror comics.

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Report regarding an 11 year old girl strangling herself to death trying to imitate the cover of a horror comic. This article is from Nova Scotia.

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Norman Rockwell painting of a family road trip.

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Announces the formation of a committee to investigate the sale and distribution of comics in the Hardware City. The Head of the Committee praises the newspaper's previous articles on the controversy.

A storekeeper of Haddam and several other outlets announce their refusal to continue selling comic books.

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A young boy named George grows up to be a hangman. He eventually dies by getting tangled in a rope like his victims.

Health Law Urged to Combat Comics.pdf
Wertham attempts to persuade the Joint Legislative Committe to Study Comics to recommend legislature focusing on banning comics for the sake of public health.

A radio session held by the Subcommittee to investiate Juvenile Delinquency and Comic Books.

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