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September 19, 2012: Superman vs Doctor Wertham

Dr Wertham Joe Sergi has written an excellent essay documenting how Doctor Wertham, a child psychiatrist, lead a very public attack on comic books and especially Superman in the 1950s.

    There are a few things in life that everyone should know: Look both ways before crossing the street. Always eat your vegetables. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. But, most important of this sage wisdom, is that you should never ever tug on Superman's cape. In the 1950s, Frederick Wertham did just that as part of his attack on the comic industry. However, unlike the many other combatants that fell victim to Wertham's attacks, the Man of Steel not only continued to thrive under the scrutiny, but his creators attacked back. As a result, Wertham was humiliated and forced to join the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, and Brainiac on the list of many opponents who have been defeated by the greatest and most beloved hero of all time.

Read the complete article at the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund website.



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