Dr. Werthless by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell. The life story of Dr. Frederic Wertham, the author of the book "Seduction of the Innocent," whose book led to the banning and even burning of comics. He was indirectly responsible for the Comic Book Authority Code. You might not think he was a popular figure in the comic book world, but this book offers a nuanced portrait of him. A stubborn man who fought fiercely for what he believed was right and, in the process, lost sight of the truth. He is best known for his crusade against comics, but because of that, it's been forgotten that he also played a significant role in the civil rights movement. Beautiful artwork by Powell. Interesting book.

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DR. WERTHLESS bekämpft den Schund
Ich wollte DR. WERTHLESS mögen. Ich wollte sogar, dass mich das Werk umhaut. Der Stoff hat alles, was ich lieben könnte: Popkultur, Moralpanik und die ewige Frage, wer eigentlich wen verdirbt. Dazu ein Duo, das sich mit menschlichen Abgründen auskennt. Harold Schechter und Eric Powell nehmen sich Fredric Wertham vor, den Mann, dessen Einfluss wir […]
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I promise, I’m not anti-men. I just found this #audiobook on Scribd because I’m into true crime and anything pro-women, even if it’s about a serial killer (rare) from… get this… #INDIANA! I about flipped my lid when they started mentioning my state, LaPorte IN. Had no clue. Very intriguing to say the least. #BelleGunness #HaroldSchechter
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