
To clarify for those who may be unfamiliar, the Comics Code Authority (CCA) was an organization founded with the goal of establishing rules to determine whether certain topics were considered too inappropriate for comic books intended for a young audience. This group was established during a period of moral concern in the U.S., following the publication of Fredric Wertham’s controversial book, “Seduction of the Innocent.” This book, written by a psychiatrist with questionable credentials, claimed that comic books were responsible for juvenile delinquency and even alleged that Batman and Robin promoted unhealthy or illicit relationships, which sparked fear and calls for censorship. The CCA was established as a private entity instead of a government agency, but it held significant influence over the industry. While it wasn’t against the law to disregard their guidelines, most publishers opted not to produce books that didn’t meet their approval.