A Crisis of Innocence

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AmericanJournalOfPsychotherapy1948.pdf
Argues that the entire success of comics is based upon violence.

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

Vampires, Don't Make Me Laugh.pdf
As she grows up, a girl comes to realize that she is tainted by the disease of vampirism.

Wanted #20 - Page 1.pdf
Crime comic that shows a criminal's tendencies beginning in his childhood.

Lamm - Constitutionality of Local Ordinance Prohibiting Distribution and Sale of Crime Comic Books.pdf
Discusses whether or not comics have constitutional protection. The vagueness in criteria for determining what qualifies as a danger to society is noted.

Eerie Comics 01  .01 Avon    MarbleRiver #32 (1947) - Page 1.pdf
This story is about a man who is given a vial of liquid that allows him to have whatever he wants in the world. The catch is that when the vial is emptied the man will die. The man's young daughter eventually sneaks in and finds the vial, and smashes…

Nightmare #12 (St. John - Apr 1954).JPG
Comic cover depicting a terrified man looking in on a torture chamber.

Chamber of Chills 23 00.jpg
Cover of horror comic "Chamber of Chills" issue 23, depicting a zombie attempting to kiss a women.

Penalty #37 - Page 1.pdf
Comic about a female criminal cited in a senate hearing.

Ace Crime Must Pay the Penalty #43.jpg
Comic cover featuring a car chase between criminals and the police.
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