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For the Sake of American Youth

Criminal

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Comic Books and Juvenile Delinquency in the 1950s

This chapter examines the fears of the 1950s that comic books contributed to youth violence, spotlighting various genres and infamous titles. It centers on a Brooklyn case of teenage violence, connecting the actions of the 'thrill killers' to the disturbing content in comic storytelling.

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