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Seduction of the Innocent: Frederic Wertham Stage Play Debuts in November
The Daydream Theater company is putting on a play based on Dr. Fredric Wertham and Seduction of the Innocent.
When Stan Lee Protested Fredric Wertham's Anti-Comics Viewpoint
Stan Lee was an ardent defender of comic books, so when Fredric Wertham began badmouthing comics in the 1940s and 50s, Stan fought back!
PREVIEWS: "James Bond," "A Train Called Love" & More Dynamite Comics on Sale December 30, 2015
Agent Thomas Jennings has been stabbed, chased and betrayed and that's just the start of his mission; plus, Vampirella battles an angry Xenomorph.
Dynamite Announces Gritty, Depraved "Seduction Of The Innocent" Crime Comic
The new series reunites "Death of Zorro" and "Lone Ranger" creative team Ande Parks and Esteve Polls with covers from Francesco Francavilla.
Banned Books Week and the 'Dangers' of the Comic Book
What makes comic books so 'dangerous'? And how can fans help? Casey Gilly looks at this year's Banned Books Week focus on our favorite medium.
NYCC: The Secret History of Comics Censorship
The CBLDF shines a light on the grudge that spurred anti-comics crusader Dr. Frederic Wertham to action and recently unearthed letters from teenage readers.
Collins Mixes Comics and Murder in "Seduction of the Innocent"
Acclaimed writer Max Allan Collins discusses his new prose novel surrounding the murder of a Frederic Wertham-like figure targeting comic books in the 1950s, the future of "Ms. Tree" and more.
DC FLASHBACK: Batman II
In this second part of CBR's look at the history of Batman, we relive the tumultuous eras that saw Batman fall under the shadow of Dr. Fredric Wertham; become a camp classic; and transcend to pop culture phenomenon.