New Heroic Comics #52

(January 1949)

"Hoppy" will teach you to Play this New Harmonica in 15 minutes or Money Back (Table of Contents: 1)

advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Synopsis

Illustrated advertisement for the Key of C harmonica, for sale by the Hopkinson Company in Chicago for $1.49! Coupon for readers to mail in is included.

Indexer Notes

Found on the inside front cover with indicia which lists William J. Pape as President and William B. Pape as Treasurer. Sequence added by Craig Delich 2012-10-31.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 2)

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Job Number

H.C. #52-491

Synopsis

Eastern Color's Heroic Hall of Honor foreword reads: "Men and women chosen by this publication for their daring actions in hazardous tasks," which lists the names of 19 individuals whose stories are told in this issue.

River Rescue (Table of Contents: 3)

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

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Ed Moore (signed)

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On the afternoon of July 26, 1946...

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drama; non-fiction

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Herbert R. Sharkey

Synopsis

Citizen Herbert Sharkey hears the cries of a boy drowning in the Harlem River and dives in, locating the boy underwater. Because of this rescue, Sharkey was awarded the Vail Medal.

Men Against the Lake (Table of Contents: 4)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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It is midnight November 7, 1947...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Keith Haley; John Pollasch; un-named Captain of the Lake Ferry; un-named Captain of the "Jupiter"

Synopsis

The Lake Ferry receives an SOS from the freighter "Jupiter" that they are anchored off the rocks in Lake Michigan with dead engines. Both Haley and Pollasch help to rescue not only the 30 crew members, but the ship itself.

Keywords

Jupiter

Indexer Notes

Art was previously credited to Harry G. Peter, but is more likely to be Seymour Pearlstein, whose style can closely resemble that of Peter.

Heroes (Table of Contents: 5)

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

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Jimmy Thompson (signed)

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I'd better move quick!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

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George Denue; un-named street crew worker; un-named passerby

Synopsis

An explosion at 51st Street and Queens, where street paving crews were hard at work, results in one of the workers running from the scene in flames. 17-year-old George Denue and a passerby help put out the flames and save the man's life.

Indexer Notes

Artist correction from A. Thompson to Jimmy Thompson by Craig Delich 2012-10-31.

What Teacher Taught Him (Table of Contents: 6)

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When the fierce fury of an oil-fed fire struck...

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drama; non-fiction

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Frank Hayes; Frank's un-named school teacher; Frank's un-named brother

Synopsis

One morning, Frank's brother began playing in their home and knocked over an oil heater, which resulted in a fire. Quick-thinking Frank, using information taught him at school, saved his brother's life and eliminated the danger inside of noxious fumes.

Ecaping Gas (Table of Contents: 7)

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When eight-year-old Russell Costen...

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drama; non-fiction

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Russell Costen; Russell's un-named parents and brother

Synopsis

One night, Russell's parents went out on a night on the town, leaving their younger son in Russell's care. Retiring for the night, Russell was in bed reading a copy of Real Heroic Comics when he smelled gas and discovered the gas range's pilot light out. He woke his brother, and together, they opened all the windows to air out the house as their parents walked in.

Indexer Notes

Non-stereotypical portrayal of African-Americans.

The Marines Have Landed (Table of Contents: 8)

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and the situation is well in hand...

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drama; non-fiction

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Daniel McClosky (Policeman, ex-Marine); un-named girl; un-named boy; un-named parents of the children rescued

Synopsis

While walking his beat one evening in Central Park, Officer McClosky heard the cries of two children and saved them from drowning in the park's lake.

Patrolman John Anderson (Table of Contents: 9)

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Called to the home of a Roxbury, Massachusetts family

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drama; non-fiction

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John Anderson (Policeman); un-named man

Synopsis

Called to the home of a Roxbury, Massachusetts family, Patrolman Anderson discovers a man passed out from toxic fumes in the kitchen, and performs artificial respiration on him to save his life.

Young Hunter (Table of Contents: 10)

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

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Al Williamson (signed as AW)

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Al Williamson (signed as AW)

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Congratulations are still pouring in...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

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Mickey Lawlor; Mickey's un-named brother; Mickey's un-named companion; Joe (companion of Mickey)

Synopsis

Mickey, his brother and two friends head up-state to go hunting and have pretty good luck until they come upon a bear. The bear charges, even with seven slugs put into him by Joe, who has run out of ammo. However, Mickey takes aim and puts a bullet right through the bear's head, thus saving the life of all present.

Indexer Notes

Art Credit From The Art Of Al Williamson (1983 series) #[nn].

Keith Chandler ; Williamson signs his initials in the penultimate panel.

Rescue Dawn (Table of Contents: 11)

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Early morning on Sansom Street in Philadelphia...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Richard Burke; Thomas Cusano

Synopsis

A fire in a Philadelphia apartment complex has trapped two families, but two brave firemen make their way into the building to rescue the seven people who are trapped.

Indexer Notes

Previously creditd to Harry G. Peter.

Wouldn't You Be Proud to Own a Genuine Swiss Watch (Table of Contents: 12)

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Illustrated advertisement from the Coleman Sales Company in Chicago, offering a genuine Swiss lady's or girl's wristwatch for only $6.95, or a man's or boy's for $5.95.

Indexer Notes

Sequence added by Craig Delich 2012-10-31.

Comrades in Death (Table of Contents: 13)

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Out where the highways disappear...

Genre

adventure; jungle

Characters

Harry Manners (explorer, hunter); Ben (tracker, death)

Synopsis

Portuguese East Africa explorer and hunter Harry Manners, his safari members, and his young native tribal guide Ben, set out on a safari to shoot elephants for their ivory tusks. But Ben warns Manners that this will be their last safari together, though the wily hunter doesn't believe it as he downs his first elephant. However, when they come upon a giant bull elephant, even the best shots of the hunter can not bring the beast down and the chase is on.....a chase which eventually leads not only to the beast's death, but also Ben's.

Double Duty (Table of Contents: 14)

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While on duty at a school crossing...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

Characters

Edward Lamb (Policeman)

Synopsis

A Patrolman on duty in Roxbury, Massachusetts, is keeping school children back from crossing the street until a trolley car passes. But a little girl darts out into the street, turns toward the vehicle and freezes. Officer Lamb darts out into the street and saves the little girl, is hit by the trolley, but remains uninjured.

The Brave Tenderfoot (Table of Contents: 15)

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Danger on the ice!

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drama; non-fiction

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Ben Foster; Ben's un-named sister

Synopsis

While skating on a frozen pond, Ben's sister falls through and is in danger of drowning. But Ben is a Tenderfoot Scout and uses his scouting knowledge to save his sister, resulting in him receiving a citation from his troop, and being recommended for the Heroic Medal by his district council.

Indexer Notes

Everett art credits confirmed by Blake Bell and Doc Michael Vassallo.

Keith Chandler : I cannot agree. This is clearly signed 'H. L.' in the second panel. The fluid and dynamic poses of the female figures in particular, and the gorgeous features, suggest Harry Lazarus.

Boys! Look at All the Spectacular Buzz-with-Action Models You Can Build with Erector (Table of Contents: 16)

Gilbert Hall of Science / comics-form advertising / 1 page (report information)

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superhero

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Superman [Clark Kent]

Synopsis

Illustrated advertisement by the Gilbert Hall of Science for the 32-page booklet of Superman at the Gilbert Hall of Science, available at no cost. Also illustrated are some of the Erector sets made by Gilbert for a Ferris wheel, airplane ride and a remote-controlled walking giant.

Indexer Notes

Sequence added by Craig Delich 2012-10-31.

Ingenuity Cheats the Flames (Table of Contents: 17)

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

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Harry Peter ?; Seymour Pearlstein ?

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A family trapped in a locked and burning house...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

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Robert Duncan (Policeman)

Synopsis

Patrolman Robert Duncan is drawn to a locked and burning home, and bravely enters to rescue the four children before the fire department arrives to save the rest of the family.

Indexer Notes

Is it Peter or is it Pearlstein?

Secret War Time Flying Rotor (Table of Contents: 18)

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Illustrated advertisement for the Flying Rotor from Continental Rotor Research, supposedly based on a principle engineer by Nazi scientist Dr. Magnus, and tested by the Germans in the Goetting Wind Tunnel, and whose secret was brought to the United States, from which this rotor was created. Sold to readers for $2.98 complete with a money-back guarantee.

Indexer Notes

Sequence added by Craig Delich 2012-10-31.

Double Trouble (Table of Contents: 19)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

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There was snow on the hill...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

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Rudolph T. Klette (Fireman)

Synopsis

Two young boys begin to chase their sled down a snow covered slope, which leads onto a frozen lake. When they step onto the lake, they fall through. A fireman in his car spots the trouble, dives in and rescues the first lad, but has to dive under the water to save the second. For his efforts, Fireman Klette received the News Hero Award.

Red Cross Heroine Sally Ann Ortega (Table of Contents: 20)

Heroic True Life Story / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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Gil Kane

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Bennington Curve

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drama; non-fiction

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Sally Ann Ortega (Red Cross nurse)

Synopsis

A train wrecks near Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Red Cross nurse Sally Ortega bolstered the spirits of the passenger for 3 1/2 hours, singing and telling stories as she hung from her hands, pinned in the wreckage.

Indexer Notes

Gil Kane art credit from Ger Apeldoorn (Per Ger Apeldoorn posting to the Grand Comics Database on 30 June 2019).

A Miracle on the River (Table of Contents: 21)

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

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It was almost a miracle...

Genre

drama; non-fiction

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Jacob Houser; Jacob's un-named son

Synopsis

A young boy has fallen into the Susquehanna River and is close to drowning when a man and his young son happen along in their motorboat. Even though the man, Jacob Houser, cannot swim, he dives in anyway and gets the boy to safety.

Indexer Notes

Harry G. Peter has been suggested, but if so it is by his studio assistants. More likely to be Pearlstein.

Race Against Death (Table of Contents: 22)

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

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There was no time!

Genre

drama; non-fiction

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Tommy Gibbs; Pat

Synopsis

Tommy and his 5-year-old girl friend Pat are walking down some railroad tracks when a train approaches. Tommy jumps off the tracks, but Pat stands frozen in her tracks. Without thinking about it, Tommy runs up and snatches Pat off the tracks just in time, only suffering a sliced open shirt from the locomotive's wheel! For his efforts, a bill was introduced in Congress awarding medals to children for efforts of heroism, and Tommy received the first Young American Medal of Honor.

Indexer Notes

This is the cover story.

All Nylon Girdle! (Table of Contents: 23)

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Illustrated advertisement for the 2-way nylon stretch girdle, available for just $2.98 mailed in with the coupon printed on the page. Sold by the Ward Green Company in New York.

Indexer Notes

Found on the inside back cover. Sequence added by Craig Delich 2012-10-31.

Make Your Child Happy! (Table of Contents: 24)

Tweeny Nursery Set / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Illustrated advertisement from Fun For Children in New York for the Tweeny Nursery Set, available for $5.98, which includes: doll (that drinks, wets and whose skin feels human), bath tub and layette.

Indexer Notes

Sequence added by Craig Delich 2012-10-31.

While They Last All Brand New Genuine U.S. Army Air Forces Flying Helmets (Table of Contents: 25)

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American Flyer Watch 'Em Puff Smoke! Hear 'Em Choo-Choo (Table of Contents: 26)

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Back cover