EN 3176 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Seduction Of The Innocent, Ec Comics, Fredric Wertham
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Changed to entertaining comics under the direction of bill gaines. Known for horror, crime, sci fi, and war comics. Was a major target of 1950s anti-comics campaigns. Implemented in 1948 with the formation of the association of comics magazine. Sexy, wonton comics : the presentation of crime that showed it sympathetically, represented how to do it, or made policemen, government officials, and respected institutions look. Stupid or ineffective or unworthy of respect: scenes of sadistic torture, vulgar or obscene language, the humorous treatment of divorce, ridicule or attack on any religious or racial group. There was no clear approval criteria and there was also low participation. Born on 1895 (germany) and died on 1981. Got a medical degree, specializing in psychiatry in 1921. Moved to the united states in 1922 and to new york in 1932. Best known for his crusade against comics and his 1954 book, seduction of the.