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Explores the growing popularity of comic books among children. Emphasis is placed on the swapping of comic books, as well as their affordability, making them the number one form of children's literature in 1948.

Discusses the anxiety that brings about book burnings. Bolte concludes that book burnings are not helpful, and prevent initiating conversation about complex topics.

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.

A "true-crime story" about four generations of a murderous family in Revolution-era France

Cover of "Crime Does Not Pay" issue 36, depicting bloody, lawless mayhem.

Comic cover depicting a criminal being chased by police. His shadow shows his fate, as he is seen being put to death for his crime.

A quiz testing readers' knowledge of crime detection terminology.

A page spread celebrating the success of "Daredevil," "Boy," and "Crime Does Not Pay" as reflected in the mass of fan letters addressed to the publishers.

Explores the New York State Joint Legislative Committee's attempts to censor crime and love comics in 1951. The image features a number of the popular comics of the time laid out on a table.

Discusses the results of a study examining the effects of reading comics on the behavior of children.