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Presents court proceedings in which comic book publisher, William M. Gaines, defends the content of his comic books in front of senators who question his depiction of a severed head on the front of one of his books.

Several educators and civic leaders voice their concerns regarding the violent and sexual content in comic books.

A young boy is possessed by the spirit of a recently deceased girl.

Discusses whether or not comics have constitutional protection. The vagueness in criteria for determining what qualifies as a danger to society is noted.

A report by Paul Coates for "Confidential File" in 1955, regarding the relationship between juvenile delinquency
and comics, and formation of the Comics Code.

Interviews with various people involved in education and publication regarding their opinions on comic books. Some hold the parents accountable for what their children read.

Looks to comics as being linked to two Canadian homicides, in which the murderers both read crime comics.

A boy draws on his knowledge gained from reading comics to foil a robbery.

Covers the discussion of several representatives for comic book publishers in regards to the question of self-regulation.

The caption reads: "Code Administrator Charles F. Murphy indicates how the comics magazine code operates. 'Delete distortion in face' resulted in a change. Mr. Murphy reported on progress under the industry's self-imposed rules."