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Cover of one of the 'Dick and Jane' books, the protagonists of which became prototypically innocent children for many American readers.

A young boy is possessed by a vengeful witch.

A young girl reveals, at the end of the comic, that she has murdered her alcoholic father and framed her mother for his death.

Several letters to the editor responding to Kravsow's series on the controversy regarding comics.

More letters to the editor with responses to the newspaper's articles on comic books.

Argues that comics are like a disease for young readers, coining the term 'comicitis.' The author recommends an antidote in the form of nurturing a taste for and habit of reading classic children's literature.

Examines the ways in which comics influence child readers to behave violently. Blumberg contends that children absorb the crimes depicted and consequently attempt to mimic them.

An exploration of fantasy and childhood psychological development.

Wartime commentary on the comics in newspapers. Condemns their content and worries about the impact on children.

A newborn child murders his parents.