Fredric Wertham

Psychologist and comic book critic

Fredric Wertham - Psychologist and comic book critic
Born

March 20th, 1895
129 years ago

Died

1981
44 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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A German-American psychologist and author, this individual played a significant role in the early discourse around comic books and their effects on children. The publication of a book in 1954, titled 'Seduction of the Innocent,' argued that comic books were contributing to juvenile delinquency and led to widespread public concern. This prompted congressional hearings on the comic book industry. The work influenced the eventual establishment of a self-regulatory body for comic books, the Comics Code Authority, which limited content in comic books for several decades. Accusations against comic books sparked a larger cultural conversation about media and its impact on youth.

Authored 'Seduction of the Innocent'

Influenced establishment of the Comics Code Authority

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