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Sales of Books Said Down: Youth Crime Rise Sparks Anti-Horror Comic Drive
One of many articles that were written by Sigrid Arne on the topic of the backlash against comic books. Looks at how the war on comics was having a profound effect on the popularity of comics.
Samson and Delilah - Spectacular Feature #1
Comic adaptation of the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah.
Saved From a Life of Crime! - Crime and Punishment #5
Reader's forum page wherein the editors highlight the wide distribution of their comic and suggest it may have had some impact in the decrease in juvenile crime.
Scholars Hit Comic Book Myth
Outlines a study that was done by graduate students. When asked, children reveal they are not as negatively impacted by comic book reading as was initially believed.
School News Digest
Covers some small, education-related news items, and similar matters of interest. Comics receive considerable attention.
Security Through Book Burning
Discusses the anxiety that brings about book burnings. Bolte concludes that book burnings are not helpful, and prevent initiating conversation about complex topics.
Seducing the Innocent: Fredric Wertham and the Falsifications That Helped Condemn Comics
A comprehensive outline of Dr. Fredric Wertham's work.
Seduction of the Innocent
U.K. dust jacket of Dr. Frederic Wertham's highly influential study linking juvenile delinquency and comic book reading.
Senate of Canada Debates - December 5th, 1949
First reading of Bill No. 10, to amend the Criminal Code.
Senate of Canada Debates - December 6th, 1949
Second reading of Bill No. 10.