America in 1950 was gripped by panic over juvenile delinquency, with 90% of children reading comic books. Dr. Fredric Wertham's book Seduction of the Innocent accused comics of contributing to the problem, leading to a Senate hearing where comics were put on trial.
Diagram for Delinquents
A sudden and widespread fascination with comic books swept through America's youth, with a staggering 90% of children becoming enthralled, sparking concerns about juvenile delinquency.
