THE HORRORS OF IT ALL: 60 Years Ago: Comics on Trial @ SDCC 2014

Friday, July 25, 2014

60 Years Ago: Comics on Trial @ SDCC 2014

Our fearless friends of L.A.-based Captured Aural Phantasy Theater are bringing EC horror to screaming life this Saturday night from 6 - 7pm in Room 9 at SDCC 2014! Experience live excerpts from some of the most offending stories, as well as transcripts of the April 1954 Senate hearings attacking comics led by Frederic Wertham,--ahead of a discussion of the impact those hearings had on the industry and art form. Comic historian, Craig "Forelock the Warlock" Yoe will also be on hand!

Find out more by visiting the CAPT website HERE! and at the SDCC 2014 site HERE!

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Mr. Karswell said...: If anyone attends this panel, please drop me a line and share any highlights or photos-- thank you!

Karswell@hotmail.com; 7/25/2014

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