Crime, Horror, and Gore – The Comic Book Controversy


Methinks a married man wrote this one.

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Photo source: www.samuelsdesign.com

But the violent and macabre wasn’t limited to women.

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Comics—like this 1952 Harvey Comics series—sometimes dealt with real issues, such as teenage drug addiction. Dope fiends sure look different than they used to.

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07.31.2009
Marli Tharn
I agree with Antik, actually. These all look like comics I would like to read. I prefer the illustrated, comic-book violence to the onscreen, realistic equivalent.
06.27.2009
antik Insomniak
I see nothing wrong with these comics...
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