Sports Action #13
In "Home Run King... or Heel?", young Marty takes on the grueling life of a professional wrestler to afford his mother's medical care, hiding his dangerous new career from her. As his in-ring intensity grows, a warning from the seasoned Gorilla hints at the cost of his rising violence. Cover by Sol Brodsky, with interior art by Bernie Krigstein, this 1952 Sports Action #13 captures a raw, emotional story of sacrifice and hidden strength.
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Marty becomes a professional wrestler to pay for his mother's medical expenses but keeps his career a secret from her. Marty becomes increasingly violent in the ring until Gorilla warns him it will eventually lead to a career-ending injury. When Marty's mother learns about his wrestling she supports him.
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