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House of Commons Debates - June 14th, 1948
Fulton once again brings up the matter of suppressing comic book circulation, while Ilsley presents his draft of legislation.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 21st, 1954
Continued debate over altering the Police Offences Bill. The House discusses specific clauses, and questions arise over what can be considered "artistic."
Australian Obscene Publications - April 6th, 1954
Discusses how to tackle the publication and distribution of obscene periodicals using examples set by other countries, such as Canada and the United States.
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.
Cause of Delinquency
Utilizes the research of two leading psychologists to disprove much of Wertham's arguments about the impact of horror and crime comics on children.
The Case Against Comics: A Review of The Seduction of the Innocent
Muhlen's review of The Seduction of the Innocent. He criticizes the effectiveness of Wertham's book as being a catalyst for change.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
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.
Are Comic Books a Menace?
Details the results of a comics questionnaire given to over 1800 children, 235 of which having been classified as delinquents.
The Case Against Comics
Reprints John Mason Brown and Al Capp's opening statements from their "America's Town Meeting of the Air" radio session, in which they debate why comics are a problem.
Junior Has a Craving
A mother investigates the reading habits of her eight year-old son.