
For the Sake of American Youth
Criminal
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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