World Famous Heroes Magazine (1941) comic books 1942

Cover art by Myron Strauss. "The Story of Aluminum Why, How and When Wars Most Precious Metal Was Made Available to All Mankind"; Biography of Charles Martin Hall, inventor of aluminum and how the metal's use revolutionized the use of materials in construction. "Radisson King of the Canadian Fur Traders"; Recounts of life of fur trapper Pierre Radisson, whose trading with the Native peoples of Canada led to the creation of the Hudson's Bay Company, but Radisson himself was divided and ruined by the competing politics of England and France. "Juarez Father of Mexican Independence"; Recounts the life of Benito Juarez from his poor upbringing, education to public service and eventually leading the forces of independence into ridding Mexico of Archduke Maximilian. "Gene Tunney"; Recounts how Gene Tunney took up boxing while serving in World War I, then became boxing champion of the world, eventually retiring to serve as director of recreation to the US Navy. "Heroes in the News"; Recounts how William J. Wallace saved sailor R.N. Parrot from drowning. "The Inspiring Life Story of John C. Garland - Inventor of U.S. Army's Official Rifle" article by Robert Turner. "Jack London"; Recounts the life of Jack London and how he constantly sought out adventures, finding in his experiences the material which made up his novels. "The Hamilton-Burr Duel"; Recounts the duel between Hamilton and Burr, which ended with Hamilton dead. "The King's Mountain Boys"; Recounts the battle of King Mountain, where American forces killed the British commander. British losses were so terrible that it helped lead to Lord Cornwallis' surrender. "Freddie Harrison Boy Hero of London"; Despite London being bombed, Freddie ventures out to obtain a doctor for his mother, saving her life. "Commodore Porter He Wiped Piracy From the Seas!"; Recounts how Commodore Porter battled piracy in the Caribbean, then took charge of the Mexican Navy to better prepare them for defense. Liberty Guards ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

All stories based on actual facts! This issue: Joe Petrosino - famous N.Y. detective who broke up the infamous Black Hand Gang; the Canadian Mounties - "They always get their man." Also featuring: Casey Jones, Wild Bill Hickock, Freddie Fitzsimmons and many others. Cover features Joe Petrosino making a daring leap across an areaway in pursuit of a desperate killer, and a Mountie risking his own life to rescue his insane prisoner from an avalanche. Cover price $0.10.