Did they do this so that adults still reading comic books wouldn't feel so ashamed or embarrassed that they were still reading things intended for children or others with low literacy skills? (goodereader.com)
Low literacy levels show a strong correlation with poverty, crime and unemployment. (DropOutPrevention.org)
Men with lower literacy skills are twice as likely to earn $ 650 or more per week than women at the same reading level. (creditdonkey.com)