How America Almost Destroyed The Comic Book Industry
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2021
- Comic books have been a staple of American pop culture for the better part of 90 years.
The origin story of comics as we know them, however, is much more complicated. In the 1950s, a moral panic swept across the country - one in which parents and children burned comic books by the bushel in public gatherings - and led to the near destruction of the comic book industry.
Comics were big business even by the 1940s. They reached millions of readers each week. And the superheroes created then have now become billion-dollar franchises, showcased in blockbuster films and massive conventions such as Comic-Con.
Events in 1954, however, almost changed that. Laws were passed. Careers were ruined. And comics fell under a strict censorship regime that lasted for decades to come.
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When Comic Books Were Public Enemy No. 1
People who think that books and video games cause violence are out of touch.
And people who still listen to Hall & Oates are (wait for it!)... out of touch.
@@migangelmart Hall and Oates are great. I'm in my 20s too.
People are always looking for scapegoats. It's easier to blame someone or something than truly dig deep and figure out what the problem really is.
That's what most politicians these days are, out of touch with reality....
My dad used to have an old saying: “If one person craps in their pants it doesn’t mean everybody has to wear a diaper!” I think most people look at comic books, violent movies, violent video games, etc. just for the entertainment value but there is ALWAYS going to be that one bad apple that spoils it for everyone and sadly in every case everyone has to pay in one form or another. It’s not right! The actions dictated by one person out of millions should not be a determiner of laws bestowed on everyone to have to begrudgingly follow!
Love how every generation has to blame something for the downfall of the youth. Comics, rock & roll, heavy metal (satanic panic), video games. It's hilarious.
Wonder what's next
@@ghost_raven8995 TikTok, naturally
Anime and manga.
Other countries had and still have theire own comics industry, like France, Belgium, Italy, but the censorship problem and the blame for corrupting youth is not there.
I think if there was a french of italian video games industry, it won't face that kind of accusations for the downfall of youth.
So the real question is: What 's the secret behind that obsession for extrem violence in US pop culture ? I don't mean american video games or comics are the reason behind violence, it's rather the opposite. There's a serious problem in american psychology that should be addressed seriously. It's everywhere, from daily life to economy and foreign policy. Viceo games and comics, heavy metal or hip hop, all this is just the reflect of american subconsious mind.
@@ghost_raven8995 I dunno violent books?
I remember my uncle (when he and his buddies used to run their comic book store) telling me about the "controversy" with the censorship because "they were a bad influence", he and I both laughed, whether it be music, video games, movies, etc. there will always be critics (and morons).
True
Just an FYI: there were comics that focused on anti-war messages written and drawn by WW1 veterans and were published BEFORE WW2. Amazing, really.
Censorship is our worst enemy…. Make people live in a bubble
Literally 1984.
you mean...that what happens DAILY on youtube / twitter / facebook / etc.
Because yes, that is 100% censorship.
And now manga is dominating the market.
Wait for idiots to think the same thing about it, as if there aren't any already.
One moral panic in the 50's "almost" killed it
The contemporary moral panic surely did the job better this time, just look at manga sales vs comic books.
There are less restrictions on manga so it's still one of the best ways to express creativity and freedom of speech.
Right now, the comics book industry is killing the comics book industry. They’re so boring and out of touch with the consumers, the top 20 best selling comic books in the US are mangas.
All of the top 20 is manga? That isn't true.
@@user-vi4xy1jw7e yeah it’s only the top ten. There’s one or two comic( probably). Still manga is dominating the market
I get the blaming of the horror comics but blaming Superman, Batman and other superheroes? That's insane.
As it stands , Wolverine+Jean Grey+Cyclops have a love affair, Wanda is in love with a robot, Loki is in love with the female version of himself...collected for over 20 yrs and now I see the power of propaganda.
One things for certain Frederick wortham won the battle against comic books but he would never win the war against the internet
almost?
i thought they already have?
Love this
Most my exposure to violence was from real life.
MANGA,AND ANIME : EHHMMM...
Down with Dr Seuss..Hoorayy for censorship 😒 Imagine if they tried to control what we could say and see on the internet toda- oh, wait
On a lighter note, great video! I don’t support the birth of the comics code authority, but it still makes for occasional, interesting discussion
They are destroying the American comics as we speak. Take a look at Modern Marvel and DC. Their forced identity politics have resulted in extremely low sales, low quality comics, comic shops going out of business and a fanbase that would rather read manga instead.
ABSOLUTELY WRONG. Western comic books have been increasing sales for over a decade and show no signs of slowing down. Quality is extremely high with today's creators (especially on the Indy side). Sure there are woke/PC comics out there for the anti-woke to get triggered over but if you look at the cream of the crop, good comics are going nowhere. Stop parroting the BS.
@@CAPS0L hahahaha no, western comic sales have declined. There is only an increase if you count manga sold in North America and manga is not part of western comics. Also, this is not parroting, it's drawing basic conclusions and using your brain. If quality is "extremely high" then why are DC and Marvel comics making less money each year? Then why are back issues of 60's/70's/80's and 90's comics selling more and more each year? Why are creatives complaining about being underpaid? Why have so many comicbookshops closed down over the last 5 to 6 years? Why is manga vastly outselling American comics?
@@ItachiUchiha-ut6xj Western Comic book sales (not including Manga) have doubled in the last 10 years and is on an upward spike (just look at the market data) Manga is doing great (especially amongst teens) but so are Western Comic Books!
@@CAPS0L 👍
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You can invest in crypto, gold, silver, the forex market, buy stock, anything!
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It’s not an almost, it’s already ded
Uhhh no
No.
There’s some but most of those comic are third party or indie ( the one that doesn’t get restraint and in touch with people ).
3rd parties and manga, the main ones are, pretty ded, marvel and dc should nuke themselves
@@Troonielicious sadly yez
Hilarious how moral panic, this time from the opposite end of the spectrum, is destroying comics again.
Nothing destroys comics right now but the fact that they’re boring and confusing. Mangas are also owned by corporations, but their universe is much more insular and serial (hence you only need to buy 1 line to get the whole story).
@@phoenix5054 Comics have always had multiple series dedicated to one character.
@@phoenix5054 boring and confusing? Don't believe the hype. There's tons of good Marvel, DC or Indy comics out there.
It's gone for good. Move on
No it ain't
I thought this video was going to be about the recent rise of companies and industries going woke and going broke.
Yeah, they need to distract people from thatnarrative.
Who’s going broke?
@@arperry85 Gillette for one.
my former socialist government told me that comic book were invested because Americans cant read
Were they wrong?
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