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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.
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.
Horror in the Nursery
Presents the first publication of Fredric Wertham's findings on comics.
You Know Too Much! - Strange Suspense Stories #19
A serial killer ends up being killed by his psychiatrist. The psychiatrist determines that the man's desire to kill developed when he was a boy.
WHIP, KNIFE SHOWN AS 'COMICS' LURES: Books No Better Under Code, Psychiatrist Tells State Investigating Committee
Recalls a court case in which Dr. Fredric Wertham explains how he was able to purchase a whip from a comic book. He claims that teen-aged murderers were directly influenced by comic books.
Today's Children Revel in Comic Book Clambake
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.
Sales of Books Said Down: Youth Crime Rise Sparks Anti-Horror Comic Drive
One of many articles that were written by Sigrid Arne on the topic of the backlash against comic books. Looks at how the war on comics was having a profound effect on the popularity of comics.
Psychiatrist Charges Stalling Tactics On Legislation to Control Comic Books
Looks at the way that comic book legislation in the United States was slower to act than in Canada.
Juvenile Delinquency Seen on Increase: Quaker Official Blames New Comic Books
Among other topics, discusses Edgar Bromberger's reports on the necessity for psychiatric consultation in hospitals.
Forum Finds Comic Books Only Symptom, Not Disease: Four Experts on "I Want to Know" Program Call Parental Neglect More Influential Factor in Juvenile Delinquency -- Funny Book and Adventure "Preferred"
Report on a radio forum on comics and juvenile delinquency. Included a principal, psychiatrist, librarian, PTA member, and dean of the state teacher's college.