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A review of an article published by Wertham. Looks to crime comics as the primary cause of juvenile delinquency in the United States.

Presents an early depiction of the way that health officials were beginning to fear the negative affects that comics could have on people.

Short piece announcing the banning of 34 American comic books containing horror stories of war themes. Further imports of such magazines will be prohibited.

Deals with the findings of the Subcommittee To Investigate Juvenile Delinquency's exploration into the impact of mass media on youth and their behaviour.

An academic investigation on the relationship between comics and deviant juvenile behavior.

Features a table that explores questionable content that was present in the twenty comic magazines procured by the Economist. It also includes reader reactions to their campaign.

Article makes note of the fact that comic book publishers are defending their works by claiming that comic books promote a "crime doesn't pay stance," and that comic books promote the building of a good vocabulary.

Discusses ways an English teacher can incorporate comic books into their classes to encourage better reading habits in their students.

Explains that the campaign against comic books taking place in 1948 is similar to the campaigns that were being waged against dime novels in prior years. Reference is made to the fact that juvenile delinquency is linked more readily to larger issues…

Discusses EC publisher William M. Gaines's response to The Courant's campaign against comics.