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The Sad Case of the Funnies
Wartime commentary on the comics in newspapers. Condemns their content and worries about the impact on children.
The Dirt & Trash That Kids Are Reading: And What Can Be Done About It
Alerts parents to distasteful literature: comics, romance magazines, and war novels. The article notes the quality of children's literature and means to encourage parents to divert their children from reading comics.
Horror in the Nursery
Presents the first publication of Fredric Wertham's findings on comics.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.
The Case Against Comics: A Review of The Seduction of the Innocent
Muhlen's review of The Seduction of the Innocent. He criticizes the effectiveness of Wertham's book as being a catalyst for change.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 6th, 1954
Discusses how to tackle the publication and distribution of obscene periodicals using examples set by other countries, such as Canada and the United States.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 14th, 1954
Discussions of morality and distribution. Comic books and other obscene periodicals are consistently viewed as serious threats to the morals of young people.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 21st, 1954
Continued debate over altering the Police Offences Bill. The House discusses specific clauses, and questions arise over what can be considered "artistic."
Australian Obscene Publications - May 4th, 1954
Continued discussion of different clauses for the Bill, as well as penalties.
Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act - 1955
Outlines the British Act meant to prevent the distribution and sale of offensive material to young people.