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New Heroic Comics #87 (1953)

Eastern Color · 1953 · 36 pages

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Contains 10 stories
Stranded in a Mine Field
3 pp · war
Willard Wolfe

First Sergeant Willard Wolfe faces a harrowing night when his patrol must cross a Communist mine field in Korea—and two soldiers become trapped in the darkness. With nothing but his nerve and careful steps to guide him across eighty yards of deadly ground, Wolfe pushes forward to bring the stranded men home safely. A gripping true account of courage under fire from the pages of *New Heroic Comics*.

Man vs. Mines
2 pp · war

A night patrol tasked with scouting enemy positions on a strategic Korean hill must cross a treacherous minefield, relying on Pfc. Richard E. Donohue's expertise to clear a path under heavy enemy fire. When danger strikes unexpectedly, Donohue's quick thinking and courage in the face of a booby trap become the mission's only hope. This true-life wartime story showcases the heroism of soldiers facing impossible odds.

The Trap
3 pp · war

PFC. Herman L. Gilbert Jr. leads a Marine combat patrol on a dangerous night mission to ambush enemy troops mining a strategic hill, only to discover the Reds have turned the tables and launched their own assault on the American position. Outnumbered twelve to one, the Marines fight back fiercely—but when a comrade is trapped in a minefield after the enemy retreats, Gilbert makes a life-or-death decision that will test his courage in ways his unit never anticipated. This true story from 1953 captures one soldier's willingness to risk everything for the men beside him.

Offensive Defensive
4 pp · war

When North Korean forces drive the defenders back near Pongam-ni in 1953, Cpl. James E. Baker and his buddy man a machine gun position to cover the withdrawal—but the Reds keep coming in waves, forcing Baker to hold the line against overwhelming odds while painfully wounded. As ammunition runs low and a tank approaches, Baker must make a choice about who stays and who falls back. This war story captures the split-second decisions and raw determination that defined the Korean conflict.

Marine with Machine Gun
3 pp · war

When a Marine infantry company gets pinned down in a devastating crossfire near Bunker Hill, machine gunner Pfc. Raymond Flores spots the enemy's likely avenue of attack and races to establish a defensive position in a critical gully. As wave after wave of enemy soldiers pour forward, Flores holds the line with his machine gun, turning back assault after assault and buying his unit precious time to regroup and withdraw. His quick thinking and steady aim under fire earn him recognition for his bravery.

The Hero of Triangle Hill
3 pp · war · pencils ? [as Thompson] (signed) · inks ? [as Thompson] (signed)

First Lieutenant William C. Knapp leads his men up Triangle Hill in a desperate assault on an enemy stronghold that has resisted countless prior attacks, finding bunkers where his troops expected trenches and facing murderous fire at every step. When one of his soldiers recklessly charges a bunker alone, Knapp races in after him—a decision that sets the stage for fierce fighting and hard-won ground. Recommended for the Medal of Honor for his leadership and sacrifice, Knapp's story is a tribute to the courage and concern he showed for his men.

Mountain Mishap
3 pp · drama

When his climbing companion falls off a cliff during a hiking trip, thirteen-year-old Leslie Craven springs into action—finding a ranger station unmanned, he rallies the Sheriff and volunteers while scavenging supplies from a nearby Boy Scout cabin. Risking his own life on a treacherous descent, Leslie reaches his injured friend on a narrow ledge 75 feet below and stays with him until the rescue team arrives with ropes and a stretcher. A gripping true account of quick thinking and bravery in the California mountains.

Teamwork
3 pp · drama

When Ronald S. Abbot of Port Frances, Ontario notices two girls struggling in a strong current during a fishing trip with his brother Bill and friends, quick thinking and brotherly coordination become their lifeline. The brothers spring into action, drawing on their lifesaving knowledge to pull both swimmers to safety before continuing their day on the water.

Remarkable Rescue
2 pp · drama

When a woman falls overboard during a family fishing trip, her husband dives in to save her—but quickly finds himself in over his head. Their 15-year-old nephew, Jim Bleichner Jr., witnesses the disaster from a nearby boat and springs into action, plunging into the water to rescue them both while keeping his young cousin from panicking and falling in himself. Based on a true account of remarkable bravery, this story captures the desperate ten minutes that tested one boy's strength and nerve.

Through the Valley of Death
1 pp · war

Master Sergeant Joseph F. Arbeiter leads his heavy weapons platoon through the brutal assault on Hill 266 in North Korea, moving his guns into position under constant enemy fire to direct devastating accurate strikes against the opposing forces. Throughout the battle, the seasoned sergeant keeps his men as safe as possible while remaining exposed to the barrage himself, earning recognition for his unwavering courage under fire.

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