True Comics (1941 Parents' Magazine Press) comic books

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Winston Churchill on cover. Stories based on actual people and events: World Hero No. 1, art by George Harrison and August M. Froehlich; Winston Churchill bio. Famous Failure text story by Hendrik Willem van Loon; The first attempt to sail north of Russia to China. Air War: Fighting Planes of Leading Nations, script by Nathaniel Nitkin, art by Edwin Smalle Jr.; The story of men and planes who made military aviation during WWII. Frontier Fighters, pencils by John Daly; Story of American Revolutionary hero George Rogers Clark. Yellow Jack: How the Cause of Yellow Fever was Discovered, pencils by Harold De Lay. My Greatest Adventure text story, script by Lowell Thomas, art by Bernard Flinton and Harry Ramsey; about explorer Lowell Thomas. The First Naval Submarine, pencils by Logan Reavis. The Marathon Run, pencils by Henry Kiefer; The story of the Battle of Marathon in 500 B.C. Simon Bolivar: The South American Liberator, art by Michel Roy [Mike Roy]. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Eagle of the Seas bio. The World's Greatest Cowboy: Gene Autry. Drake's Folly: The Story of the First Oil Well Ever Drilled. The Brown Bomber bio. John Honeyman bio. The Man Who Downed the Red Knight; about Von Richtofen, same as Snoopy's Red Baron. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Tony Sarg and Natalie Purvin Prager. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. The history of light bulbs from Edison to the 1940s; Religious freedom pioneer and founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams; Ruth Harkness brings baby giant panda Su Lin from China to the US and causes a media sensation. King of Canada; Roger Williams, New England Firebrand; H.M.S. Jervis Bay; The Story of the Electric Bulb; Wings Over the Andes; He Sold His Head!; Tricks I Have Seen Animals Do; Blood Brothers; Is It True?; True's Movie Guide; Newshawk; Voyage of Mystery; Su Lin Comes to America; Champion Cop; Master of Magic; Old Hickory; How Good is Your Memory?; You Edit This Magazine! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Cominch (Commander in Chief) of the U.S. Navy. The 4th of July in Salvador. The Story of the Commandos; British hit-and-run troops. The Real Robinson Crusoe. Houdini-The Man Who Mystified the World. U.S. Jumping-Off Place Against Japan—Alaska. The Story of Glass. First Woman Test-Pilot. Free French Navy of Canada. Oscar's War: The Cat That Went to Sea. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Bob Feller, pitcher, He's in the Navy Now! 150th Birthday of the Nation's Capital. He Flew Around the World to Get Home. The Story of West Point. Secret of the Senecas. Sail Rock, How It Took Part in a Battle. The Discoverer of Hidden Hunger; about the discovery of vitamins. Mme Tussaud's Waxworks. Conquest by the Iron Horse. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: He Bombed Toyko bio on General Jimmie Doolittle. The Lost Colony feature on Roanoke. Flying Viking bio on Major Ole Rieistad. Friend of Animals bio on Henry Bergen, founder of the S.P.C.A. [Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals]. Young America Hits the Trail bio on Monroe Smith, director of American Youth Hostels. Cave Nurse bio on Joanna Stavridi. The Netherlands East Indies. He Fought for Freedom bio on William Wallace. The Modest Miracle bio on Robert R. Williams. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by George J. Hecht and Natalie Purvin Prager. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. The history of Mexico; 67-year-old Chinese freedom fighter "Mama Mosquito" leads an army against Japanese invaders during WWII; A five-page history of bread. How To Build Your Own Monument; Fighting Uncle Joe Stilwell!; The Beloved Bums; The Ghost of Captain Bligh; Army Mule: Rosebud and Company E; People of Mystery; Blind Genius; The Rock that Became a Warship; Is It True?; True's Movie Guide; Land of Fighting Men; Chinese Guerrilla Heroine; The Story of Bread; Leaping Leathernecks: U.S. Marine Para-Troopers; The Priest Who Helped to Build a Railroad; How Good is Your Memory? 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sam Glankoff. Stories and art by Theodore P. Bank, David S. Muzzey, and Natalie Purvin Prager. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. The seventh part of the history of America sees the nation become a world power and enter World War I; Jeanne Mance establishes the first hospital in Montreal during the 1600s; Explorer Marco Polo. The Importance of Physical Fitness; Master of Escape: Henri Honore Giraud; Convoy Comes Through!; Canadas Pioneer Nurse: Jeanne Mance; The Poll of Junior Opinion; Admiral of Victory: William P. Leahy; Marco Polo: Worlds Most Famous Traveler; Is It True?; Pacific Adventure; America Becomes a World Power, 1898-1918; Explorer of Ocean Depths: Dr. William Beebe; Trues Movie Guide; Winner—And Still Champion: Barney Ross; Truly Comic!; How Good is Your Memory? 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Hero of the Bismarck Sea bio on George C. Kenney. A Dog Named Bill; A dog at a R.A.F. base knows before anyone else when his master is returning. Queen of Sky Battle; Story of a military plane, the "Suzy-Q".The Mayo Family: Part 2 medical bio. Shanghai Heroine bio on Yang Hui Ming. Promotional movie ad for Roy Rogers in "King of the Cowboys." True Stories About Stamps article by Ted Murray. The Story of America: Chapter 9 featuring Teddy Rooselvelt and Winston Churchill. Human Sky Scraper bio on Cornelius Warmerdam. Journey From Fear bio on Cornelius Vandergrift. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by George J. Hecht, Feg Murray and Natalie Purvin Prager. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. A Russian couple battles Nazis in a homemade tank; Other WWII-themed stories include a biography of controversial General George Patton; Skipper the dog becomes the mascot of a Flying Fortress crew. I Can!; General Fury; The Story of Two Patriots; The Boy Saboteurs; Eagles Revenge; The Leathernecks Have Landed; Riddle Round-Up; Indian Captive; Lucky Dog; True Stories About Stamps; Air Pioneer; Photo Joe; The Battling Duchess; Is It True?; True's Movie Guide; Truly Comic!; How Good is Your Memory? 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Carlson's Marine Raiders bio on Evans Fordyce Carlson. The Man Who Made the World Laugh bio on Mark Twain. Canada's Terrific Twins bio on champion skiers Rhona and Rhoda Wurtele. School for Espionage--Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation featuring Steve Saunders. Tribute to the Merchant Marine. Black Gold; The fascinating story of oil. Fearless Funmaker bio on Irving Fenster. Colombia--Our South American Neighbors. Giant Killers; Story involves torpedo boats (PT boats). 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Thomas E. Dewey: Dewey; campaign bio. Sidney Franklin: Bullfighter from Brooklyn. Shark Bait; Survivors in a lifeboat catch a shark. Railroads on the March. Superfortress; B-29 bomber. Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Marie Anne Lagimoniere: Frontier Wife; Red River Settlement. Back-Yard Lifesaver; Milkweed division of War Hemp Industries, Inc. Paul Johnson: Lesson Learned; Pilot Paul Johnson habitually buzzes airfields, main streets, etc. Sea Furies; British Torpedo Boats off North Africa in WWII. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: General Walter Krueger: Return Trip. Harry S. Truman. Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Army's Navy; U.S. Army's Air-Sea Rescue Squadron. Lt. Maurice B. Wells: Third Escape. United Nations: A Third World War Can Be Prevented Now! New Stars; Problem getting stars for MacArthur when 5-Star rank was created. Emmy Fix!; Eskimo girl helps soldiers build an airport. Arnold Furst: Out of a Hat!; A magician entertains troops. Vernon Gomez: El Senor Goofy baseball pitcher bio. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Atoms Unleashed; The story of the Atomic Bomb. Week-End in Rome; American officers lay ground for Italian surrender. Cavalcade of England, script by Joseph H. Park; Chapter 6: British history 1815 to 1902 AD. Henry Hudson. Man-Made Miracle; Rayon and artificial fibers. The History of Clocks; How Industry Serves the Nation. Ann Curtis: Frisco Flash bio on competition swimmer. Wing Commander Robert Davidson: Underground Ace. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: Trygve Lie: World Watchman; United Nations. Gift to Big Chief; Eskimos make moccasins for Uncle Sam. Pennsylvania--How It Got Its Name. Dorothy Germain: Casual Champion bio on golfer. Aurelio Tassone: Seabee's Weapon. The Secret Warriors--Office of Strategic Services. Dr. William Morton: Miracle Against Pain. Capain Christopher Mings: $1,000,000 Stumble; finding Spanish treasure in Venezuela, 1658 AD. Frank Buck: Jungle Master. Date with Death; death of Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, WWII. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart CGC 6.5 $449.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Cream to off white Address Label Attached to Cover. Label #1136772003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Stories and art by Louis Wolfe, and George Baker. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Great Hoaxes of history. The first appearance of George Baker's Sad Sack in a comic book, as the eternal grunt gets no respect even after returning home from the war. Soldiers spend Christmas 1942 aboard the U.S.S. Samuel Chase at sea. Unity of Arms; Great Hoaxes; How Industry Serves the Nation; The Secret Warriors; Seagoing Santa; Career in Canvas; Rebels in the North; The Sad Sack; Cities of Destiny: Kansas City; Gallant Steeds; How It Got Its Name: Yosemite National Park; Winged Prophet; What Would You Do?; True's Movie Guide; Truly Comic! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events. The most interesting story is "Aviation Wonder Kid," which is about teen-ager Martin Caiden, who impressed (and worried) military intelligence with his extensive knowledge of aviation secrets (they thought he even may have been a spy). Caiden went on to become a prolific author, including writing the novel "Cyborg," which was the basis for the popular 70s TV show "The Six Million Dollar Man"! Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Louis Wolfe and Jack Sparling. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. The use of hot-air balloons in warfare; The history of American clowns; Gladiatorial combat in Rome. The World's Funniest Clowns; Underground Fighter; Favorite Fiddler; Gunning for Balloons; Speedway Speed Demon; Butch the Bum; Loafer's Reward; Kill or Be Killed!; Cities of Destiny: Los Angeles; What Would You Do?; True's News from Hollywood; Truly Comic! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Louis Wolfe and Phil Berube. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. The history of the Canadian Mounties; Writer, performer and humorist Will Rogers represents a particular moment in American history; Pioneer swimming champ Adeline Trapp braves aquatic dangers as well as public scorn for her modern bathing outfit. Also features a vintage Kodak ad for Verichrome film/Brownie Reflex cameras, with a photo of 1940s teens that is a time capsule of its era. Will Rogers; The Scoop Kid; The Paper and Pulp Industry; They Get Their Man!; Queen of Hell Gate; Jackrabbit Stuart; How to Spot Football Formations; Thunderbolt Ace; Whale of a Tale; What Would You Do?; True's News from Hollywood; Truly Comic! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Louis Wolfe and others. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Lt. Mary Sullivan joins the NYPD in 1911; The first American Christmas tree causes controversy; The party stealing picnic lunches turns out to be a mischievous horse. Mexico's Man of Action; America's First Christmas Tree; Lady Detective; Rockets and Jets; Whoa!; The Railroad Industry; Basketball Pointers; The Charging Zebra; What Would You Do?; True's News from Hollywood; Truly Comic! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Dennis O'Keefe and others. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Comedy and radio legend Jack Benny; Trailblazing hockey champion Lester Patrick; FBI agent Steve Saunders tracks draft dodgers. Hello Again! This is Jack Benny; The Aviation Industry; Hockey's Old Man Comes Back, Pen and Sword; The Case of the Tricky Draft Dodgers; Drifting into the Unknown; My Most Interesting True Experience; What Would You Do?; True's News from Hollywood; Truly Comic! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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No. 70 - March 1948. Stories based on actual people and events: The Case of the Seven Hunted Men. He Laughed at Rain; introduction of umbrellas to England. The Radio Industry [VI]--American Adventures in Industry. My Most Interesting True Experience article by Gary Cooper. A Lost World starring the Minoans. Scholar with a Punch about a boxer. Abraham Lincoln's Fighting about balloonist. The Last Stand of a Sea Wolf; German battleship Scharnhorst. 54 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling, D'Antoni and Robert Ryan. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. A rare authorized biography of Walt Disney from a non-Disney source; The history of the marathon race from antiquity to the 20th century; FBI Agent Steve Saunders tracks a pair of extortionists. Lou Gehrig; The Case of the Frightened Criminals; What's Your Sky I-Q?; The Cotton-Textile Industry; Supersonics; You're the Detective; My Most Interesting True Experience; The Amazing Story of Walt Disney; Truly Comic!, 26-Mile Dash! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories based on actual people and events: The Story Behind the U.S. Treasury. Amos and Andy. Wheaties ad featuring Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Ewell Blackwell. The Happy Warrior bio on Alfred E. Smith. Football tips given by Lou Little, head coach at Columbia University. Highlights in the Life of Tom Dewey text article. The Case of Public Enemy No. 1--Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigations starring Steve Saunders. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Subscriber only (rare), will always have mailing label. Label not considered a defect. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. During WWII, a damaged DC-3 flies to safety with a hastily attached replacement wing from a DC-2. The life of frontiersman Kit Carson. The history of rocket science includes speculation about the first moon flight, 20 years before it actually happened, including the problems of living in zero gravity. Doak Walker: Triple-Threat; The Story of the Lopsided Plane; A Trip to the Moon; Kit Carson: Monarch of the Plains; Dan Green: Cannonball Express; Truly Comic! 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: #80-84 are all newsprint editions that were distributed by mail only to subscribers (no newsstand distribution). Cover price $0.10.

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Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin vanishes in search of the Northwest Passage; The little-known story of the U.S. Camel Corps; Captain John Charles Fremont fights for California during the Mexican–American War. Galloping Ghost; Sir John Franklin: Lost in the Arctic; Roy Chapman Andrews: Modern Dragon Hunter; Captain John Charles Fremont; Jefferson Davis: The U.S. Camel Corps; Genius of Jet; Truly Comic! 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: #80-84 are all newsprint editions that were distributed by mail only to subscribers (no newstand distribution). Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Edd Ashe and others. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Genghis Khan uses brute force and strategy to conquer vast territory; The Marie Celeste is found adrift with all hands missing, a mystery that was never solved; Attorney Abe Lincoln defends a murder suspect. Star of Stanford: Hank Luisetti; The Mystery of the Marie Celeste; Genghis Khan: Empire Builder; Wolves Can Be Tough; Shotgun Bank Robbers; Abraham Lincoln: Murder by Moonlight; The Truth about Cattle Rustling. 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: #80-84 are all newsprint editions that were distributed by mail only to subscribers (no newstand distribution). Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Henry C. Nicholas, Ernest Schroeder and Jack Sparling. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Allan Pinkerton, founder of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and pioneer of private investigation; Henry Hudson explores the North American continent; Wyatt Earp and the shootout at the OK Corral. Sizzling Southpaw; First American Detective; Sheriff's Secret; Great Military Bluffs; Henry Hudson; King of the Buccaneers; The Deadly Phone Call. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: #80-84 are all newsprint editions that were distributed by mail only to subscribers (no newstand distribution). Cover price $0.10.