A growing collection of non-English comic books are becoming available. And nostalgia draws fans of pulp fiction, fanzines, true crime, and classic comics.
Sexism and Racism
Although you can see public domain works free of charge, what was popular almost 100 years ago may be offensive now. Cultural works of the past reflect life at that time. Sexism, racism, and other cultural disconnects were not hidden from view.
These records can be used as a contribution to education and understanding. But they are historical documents reflecting the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of a different time.
No one endorses any of the views expressed in the 1930s, 1940s, or 1950s. And the public domain may contain content offensive to today’s users. But many believe that history should not be hidden or rewritten. It is what it is.
