New Heroic Comics #84

Master Sergeant Oscar J. Anderson leads a five-tank platoon through the brutal Korean campaign, cut off behind enemy lines and facing relentless mortar fire in "The Bloody Third." When his men are wounded and the unit—nicknamed for their fearless aggression—finds itself in its toughest fight yet, Anderson must prove why his leadership has earned him battlefield commissions and the respect of every soldier under his command. This heroic true story captures the grit and sacrifice of a soldier who refused to leave his men behind.

A lieutenant and four soldiers scout a Communist outpost on Herman's Hill in central Korea, tasked with locating enemy positions before the towering Papasan—the anchor of the Red line. When they find what they're looking for, the patrol engages the enemy in a fierce firefight where courage and sacrifice become the only currency that matters. This is a true-life account of five fearless fighting men who faced overwhelming odds in the frozen mountains of 1953.

When P.F.C. Kenneth P. "Bull" Durham volunteers to rescue wounded Marines pinned down on a Korean hill, his size—once rejected by the Navy—becomes an asset in the face of enemy fire. This true-life account from 1953 follows the young Marine's desperate two-hour mission to carry a casualty to safety under intense bombardment, proving that courage comes in all sizes. Heroic True Life Story chronicles how one man's determination earned him the Silver Star.

In "Brave Soldier," Pvt. Clarence Lester of Company I faces a critical moment when his patrol is pinned down by heavily fortified enemy positions during combat operations. Forced to make a desperate choice between waiting for certain defeat and taking action, Lester makes his own bold move across the battlefield. This 1953 war story captures the real cost of courage under fire.

During the Korean War near Hill 191, Corporal Donald D. "Pug" Ellis of Moro, Oregon faces a harrowing choice when a wounded radioman becomes stranded during a fierce firefight with Communist forces. With enemy shells and mortar fire raining down across the hillside, Ellis must decide whether to leave his injured comrade behind or risk everything to bring him to safety. This true-life story captures an unforgettable act of valor under impossible odds.

At the front lines near Samgwam-ni, Korea, a patrol from Company "K" faces a brutal enemy assault, and Pfc. Wells B. Wilson takes a deliberate position with his machine gun—one that puts him in the line of fire but gives him the best angles to protect his men. When enemy waves come screaming up the hill, Wilson and his assistant unleash a devastating barrage, but as the battle turns toward crisis, Wilson's resolve becomes his greatest weapon.

A Marine reconnaissance patrol deep in Korean territory finds itself pinned down by a devastating barrage of enemy artillery and mortar fire, leaving wounded soldiers stranded in the danger zone. Sgt. Manuel B. Cerda faces an impossible choice: stay safe with his unit or risk everything to bring his fallen comrades to safety. This is the true story of one soldier's decision in the face of death.

Near Yusen, Korea, a U.S. combat unit pinned down by enemy artillery faces certain defeat—unless someone can locate and repair their severed communications line under heavy fire. Pfc Alexander C. Henderson volunteers for what seems a suicide mission, crawling through the killing zone to find the break in the wire. Mortally wounded before he can reach safety, Henderson refuses to fall until the line is restored and his unit is saved.

During heavy artillery shelling of Allied forward positions in Korea, Private Gibson of Compton, California volunteers to evacuate the wounded from the battle lines despite intense enemy fire. Driving a litter jeep over hazardous roads, he makes repeated trips to administer first aid and plasma to the injured while ignoring the danger around him. His selfless mission of mercy under fire earns him recognition for his bravery.

Jacqueline Bourget, armed with two years of life-saving training and steady nerves, faces a test of her courage when a companion begins to panic during a swim back to shore. As her friend succumbs to cramps in deep water, Jackie must draw on her skills and bravery to prevent a tragedy. This true-life account from 1953 captures a moment when quick thinking and composure made all the difference.

When a boat capsizes in deep water, 16-year-old Kathleen Ann Lindell hears two drowning boys calling for help and rushes into the river without hesitation to save them. Fighting panic, exhaustion, and the boys' own fear, she battles to bring them both to safety—but her courage and strength face their ultimate test when one victim's grip threatens to pull them all under. Based on a true heroic incident, this 1953 story captures an ordinary girl's extraordinary sacrifice.

When a tree trimmer working high above the ground makes contact with live electrical wires, retired Army officer Major W.O. Wetmore of St. Petersburg, Florida, witnesses the shocking accident and springs into action with his medical training. With the injured man in critical condition and severe burns threatening his survival, Wetmore applies first aid to revive him—a true story that earned him recognition from the National Safety Council for his life-saving quick thinking.