Stamps Comics #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "George Rogers Clark Hero of Vincennes," H. C. Kiefer brings to life the daring exploits of a pivotal figure in American frontier history, rendered with the crisp detail and storytelling flair that defined his work. Through the lens of postage stamps as historical mirrors, this story captures the spirit of exploration and courage behind a forgotten mission.
Colonel George Rogers Clark leads his outnumbered force of 120 men on a grueling march through swamps to reach Vincennes in 1779, determined to seize Fort Sackville from a British garrison five times their size. Using clever tactical deceptions—from staged parades to sharpshooter precision—Clark and his "Big Knives" wage a psychological campaign that gradually wears down the British commander's resolve. Their bold strategy and unwavering nerve ultimately prove decisive in this pivotal frontier victory.
Imprisoned on a lonely island by King Minos, the ingenious Daedalus devises a daring escape—he crafts a pair of magnificent wings from bird feathers and beeswax, then builds another set for his son Icarus so they might fly to freedom. But as the two soar toward the mainland of Sicily, Icarus's youthful pride and desire to test his newfound abilities lead him to ignore his father's warnings, with tragic consequences that echo through history.
In the steaming jungles of Gabon, a sinister cult known as the Leopard Men uses ritual sacrifice and murder to spread terror through the native villages, disguising their killings as the work of wild beasts. When a Pangowin chief witnesses the deaths mount and realizes the truth, he calls upon French colonial officials to intervene—but stopping an enemy that hides in plain sight by day will require more than force alone. This historical account traces how law and order confronted one of Africa's darkest secret societies.
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Reprinted in Estréia! (1ª Série) [Quarteto Fantástico] #15 (1971), Gwandanaland Comics #850 (2017)
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