New Heroic Comics #63

(November 1950)

Heroic Hall of Honor (Table of Contents: 1)

Heroic Hall of Honor / table of contents / 1 page (report information)

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typeset

Genre

non-fiction

Synopsis

Eastern Color's foreword text reads: "Heroic Hall of Honor: Men and women chosen by this publication for their daring actions in hazardous tasks", and the names of 28 people can be found listed whose stories are told in the stories that follow.

Indexer Notes

Found on the inside front cover, whose indicia lists William J. Pape as President and William B. Pape as Treasurer.

Saves Own Reward (Table of Contents: 2)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Job Number

H.C. #63-5011

First Line of Dialogue or Text

It was the usual routine day at school...

Genre

non-fiction

Characters

Dwain Paige

Synopsis

On his way home from school, Dwain makes his usual stop at the pet store to see the puppies. Suddenly, when one of the dogs makes a break from the store into the crowded street, Dwain dashes into the street and saves the pup from certain death beneath the wheels of automobiles.

Father Rescues Family (Table of Contents: 3)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Pencils

Alfonso Greene (signed as Al Greene)

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Alfonso Greene (signed as Al Greene)

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What the...?!!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Leo Rovin; Mrs. Rovin; Valerie Rovin; Lee Rovin; Billy Rovin; un-named neighbor

Synopsis

While working out in the yard one day, Leo Rovin hears the cries of his three children, who are trapped in their burning home. He rushes in and saves them, suffering from severe burns to his face in doing so.

Outstanding Hero (Table of Contents: 4)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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William F. "Billy" O'Farrell, age 12, did not hesitate...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

William F. "Billy" O'Farrell; un-named child; un-named child's mother

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Billy O'Farrell saves the life of a two-year-old child, who has fallen into icy waters and is in danger of drowning. Later in his life, Billy, now a military soldier, receives the American Legion Medal of Valor as the outstanding hero of Malden in 1949.

Fatal Fire Foiled (Table of Contents: 5)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Pencils

Harry G. Peter Studio

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Harry G. Peter Studio

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Hailed as being a heroine...

Genre

non-fiction

Characters

Nancy Martel; Mrs. Martel (Nancy's mother)

Synopsis

While Nancy and her mother ride home in Manchester, New Hampshire after Nancy's roller skating lesson, they spot a burning house. Nacy leaps from the car, enters a store and phones the fire department, and, with her mother, watch the fire officials rescue all the people inside.

Double Trouble (Table of Contents: 6)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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H.C. #63-5011

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It doesn't seem thick enough...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

John Lees; Barbara Lees (John's sister); Mrs. Lees (children's mother)

Synopsis

Johnny and Barbara are out one cold winter's day, when Barbara falls through the ice on a pond. Johnny rescues her and builds a fire to dry both of them out. Unfortunately, Barbara's coat catches fire, and Johnny helps put out the fire, calls the fire department to deal with the brush fire that has started, and both are returned home after being treated for burns and exposure to the cold weather.

Christmas Heroine (Table of Contents: 7)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Bill Everett

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Bill Everett

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We're trapped! We can't get down the stairs!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Sylvia Rheault; Mr. Rheault; Mrs. Rheault; un-named brother; un-named sister

Synopsis

The wiring on a decorative Christmas wreath causes a fire one night and 7-year-old Sylvia, alerted by the smoke, awakens her mother and father, plus her young brother and sister, and aids in their escaping the flaming inferno which destroys the home.

Indexer Notes

Art credit identifications by Dr. Michael J. Vassallo per Blake Bell.

Listen to Your Parents (Table of Contents: 8)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Harry G. Peter Studio

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Harry G. Peter Studio

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If I had listened to my parents...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Edward Felix; Jimmy Felix; Mr. Felix; Mrs. Felix; un-named female child; un-named Policeman

Synopsis

Jimmy and Edward are told by their mother that, after seeing a film downtown, they are to take the bus back home. However, they disregard their mother's advice and take a short cut home, resulting in little Edward falling through the ice in a lake and nearly drowning.

For Saving a Life (Table of Contents: 9)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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It was a great day...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

W. Henry Wilkerson; un-named little boy

Synopsis

A little boy, without a care in the world, runs after a duck, and falls into the lake. W. Henry Wilkerson and his friends spot this dilemma, and Henry jumps in to save the child's life. As a result, he is awarded a Life-Saving Medal for Heroism by the Laurel, Delaware Lions Club.

Buzzy Buzzes Police (Table of Contents: 10)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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We want Uncle Carl, the policeman!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

"Buzzy" Robert Leon Boss; Mrs. Boss; un-named infant Boss; un-named Policemen

Synopsis

Little 4-year-old Buzzy is watching his infant brother sleep, when the baby suddenly wakes up and turns blue. He calls his mother, who sees this predictament and promptly faints. Buzzy has the presence of mind to phone for his Uncle Carl on the Police force, and other Policemen respond to the call and help save the child's life.

Marine Turned Cop (Table of Contents: 11)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Harold LeDoux (signed)

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Harold LeDoux (signed)

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Hold him tight!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Francis P. Sherrier (Policeman)

Synopsis

Former professional hockey player and boxer and Marine Corps veteran, now is an off-duty Chicago Policemen who spots a women hanging from a closed window near the top of a building. Using his amazing physical ability, he helps to save the woman, an action that contributes to his future ambition to become a criminal investigator.

Extracts Boy from Excavation (Table of Contents: 12)

comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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? [as Omar] (signed)

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Missed again!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Ivan Christiansen

Accident while Playing (Table of Contents: 13)

comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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Jeanie! Jeanie!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Allen McGarry; Jeanie

Police Patrol Partners Perform (Table of Contents: 14)

comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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You are a great credit to the city and your department!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Patrolman Carroll; Patrolman Fleming

Drowning Drama (Table of Contents: 15)

comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Alfonso Greene (signed)

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Alfonso Greene (signed)

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How am I ever going to get home?

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Otto A. Aue

All in the Line of Duty (Table of Contents: 16)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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Ed Moore (signed)

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Leaping fully clothed...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Paul V. Minnick (Policeman)

Synopsis

Officer Minnick spots a man drowning in a river, and dives in after him after the man had gone down for a third time. He pulls the unbreathing man out of the water and administers artificial respiration on him until medical help arrives, thus saving his life.

Indexer Notes

Signature on second page of story.

Soldier Saviour (Table of Contents: 17)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Harry G. Peter Studio

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Harry G. Peter Studio

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I have been in the army for seven years...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Corporal Ralph E. Phillips; un-named woman

Synopsis

508th Parachute Infantry Regiment swimmer, Corporal Ralph Phillips, helps to save the life of a woman who has been trapped underwater in the family car.

A Credit to His School to His Scouts to His Race (Table of Contents: 18)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Someone come quick!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Cornel R. Davis; un-named young boy

Synopsis

Cornel R. Davis, an African-American student and Boy Scout at Booker T. Washington School jumps into the water to save a young boy from drowning and performs artificial respiration on him until medical help arrives. As a fitting reward for his selfless act, the citizens of Ashland, Kentucky agree to raise money so the young man can attend the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington.

Keywords

Booker T. Washington School

Salute to an Old Sailor (Table of Contents: 19)

text story / 2 pages (report information)

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The North Atlantic was in turmoil.

Genre

adventure; non-fiction

Characters

Captain George Fried (death)

Synopsis

In January of 1929, Captain Fried received an SOS from the Italian freighter "Florida", which was in serious difficulty at sea and some 300 miles from the Captain's vessel. Still, the U.S.S. America reached the struggling vessel in time and rescued all 32 crew members successfully.

Keywords

"Florida" (Italian freighter); U.S. Steamship America

Boy Scout Skill Saves Schoolboy (Table of Contents: 20)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Sam Glanzman (signed as S. J. D.)

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Sam Glanzman (signed as S. J. D.)

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A little girl who couldn't keep a secret...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Richard Kammer; Dale Gladstone; un-named girl; un-named boy

Synopsis

Richard and Dale, two Boy Scouts, use their live-saving skills to rescue a boy who has fallen through the ice. The two do not want recognition for what they did, but a little girl, who witnessed the event, notifies the school authorities of the deed.

Indexer Notes

Glanzman used the nom de plume 'Decker' at times, hence the initials.

Recommended for Heroic Comics Hall of Honor (Table of Contents: 21)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Alfonso Greene (signed)

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Alfonso Greene (signed)

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Try once more to life it...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Paul Leudtke; Mrs. Leudtke

Synopsis

A young married couple, relaxing at home, hear a crash outside and discover an automobile wreck. They check out the physical condition of each of the drivers and find that one is seriously injured. They administer first aid to this man until medical help arrives, and are informed by one of the medical personnel that it was their prompt action that saved the life of this driver.

Indexer Notes

Mrs. Martha Wells was cited in the story for having written a letter to the editors of the comic to have them include the story of this couple's heroic actions.

Pauls Pull Out Playmate (Table of Contents: 22)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Harold LeDoux (signed)

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Harold LeDoux (signed)

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It's out of control!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Joseph Naset; Patrick Pagel; Richard

Synopsis

Joseph and Patrick go sledding after school when their friend Richard's sled heads out over an icy lake and breaks through. Only the quick wits and actions of the two save Richard's life.

Indexer Notes

Artist credits added by Craig Delich 2012-10-27.

Keith Chandler : But it is clearly signed in the splash panel.

Frenzy (Table of Contents: 23)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

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Harry G. Peter Studio

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Harry G. Peter Studio

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Three young newsboys...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

John Gallegoes; James Redenbach; Lee Crawshaw; un-named girl

Synopsis

Three young paperboys are stopped and asked if they have seen an 18-year-old girl walking around in a daze. They immediately go on the lookout for her and finally spot her attempting to jump off a bridge into the water. They prevent this and people show up to return her to the facility she walked away from.

Hero at 77 (Table of Contents: 24)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Jerry Fasano

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Jerry Fasano

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She can't stop the car!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Alfonzo A. Fassett; Mrs. Fassett

Synopsis

The Fassett's are marveling at the wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, when Mr. Fassett notices the car starting to roll toward a cliff having a 2000' drop. Since his wife cannot drive and doesn't know how to stop the car, Alfonzo throws his own body under the wheels to impede the forward motion, and a passing couple help rescue the man from under the car.

Indexer Notes

Previously credited to "Bill Benulis ?" by Ger Apeldoorn. Current credit from Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 25)

Magic Trick Set and Magic Slate / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Indexer Notes

Illustrated advertisement from Strathmore, the House of Magic, in Aurora, Illinois, picturing several of their new items, released just in time for Christmas. They include: Magic Trick Set for $3, Magic Slate Speller for $1, and the Magic Slate Blackboard for $1.
Sequence added by Craig Delich 2012-10-27.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 26)

Famous Funnies Patterns / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Genre

fashion

Indexer Notes

Illustrated ad for dress patterns, for dolls 14", 16", 18" and 20" tall, junior frocks for varying sizes, and suit dresses for various sized women.
Found on the inside back cover.

Direct from Factory to You! (Table of Contents: 27)

10-Piece Knife Set / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Indexer Notes

Illustrated ad from Niresk Industries in Chicago for a stainless steel, diamond tested, hollow ground 10-piece knife set.
Found on the back cover.