Denver Library Removes Spanish Comic Books

By: News Editor
Date: Friday, August 12, 2005
Source: Associated Press

The Denver Public Library has removed approximately 6,500 "fotonovelas," Spanish-language comic books, from its shelves after receiving complaints of pornographic and violent content, reports the Associated Press. The short books usually follow "a single story line such as a crime mystery or romantic soap opera."

The library had been offering the comics for almost fifteen years until a local radio host said some of the comic books contained "shocking" illustrations.

Officials have yet to determine whether some books should be permanently removed or not.