The Horror! The Horror! Comic Books the Government Didn't Want You to Read! #[nn]

This collection brings together a selection of pre-Code horror and crime comics from the 1940s and 1950s, focusing on the notorious titles that drew the ire of censors and led to the creation of the Comics Code Authority. Featuring reprints of stories from publishers like EC Comics, it highlights the gory, transgressive content that moral crusaders deemed too dangerous for public consumption. The volume includes historical context and commentary on the era's censorship battles, offering a glimpse into the comics that sparked a national panic.