comicbooks.com Join Free
Home › True Comics › #19 › Read

★ comicbooks.com Reading Room

True Comics #19 (1942)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1942 · 68 pages

Free to read · restored edition by comicbooks.com · Issue details →

True Comics #19 (1942) — page 1 of 68
1 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 2 of 68
2 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 3 of 68
3 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 4 of 68
4 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 5 of 68
5 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 6 of 68
6 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 7 of 68
7 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 8 of 68
8 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 9 of 68
9 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 10 of 68
10 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 11 of 68
11 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 12 of 68
12 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 13 of 68
13 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 14 of 68
14 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 15 of 68
15 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 16 of 68
16 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 17 of 68
17 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 18 of 68
18 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 19 of 68
19 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 20 of 68
20 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 21 of 68
21 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 22 of 68
22 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 23 of 68
23 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 24 of 68
24 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 25 of 68
25 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 26 of 68
26 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 27 of 68
27 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 28 of 68
28 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 29 of 68
29 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 30 of 68
30 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 31 of 68
31 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 32 of 68
32 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 33 of 68
33 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 34 of 68
34 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 35 of 68
35 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 36 of 68
36 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 37 of 68
37 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 38 of 68
38 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 39 of 68
39 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 40 of 68
40 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 41 of 68
41 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 42 of 68
42 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 43 of 68
43 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 44 of 68
44 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 45 of 68
45 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 46 of 68
46 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 47 of 68
47 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 48 of 68
48 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 49 of 68
49 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 50 of 68
50 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 51 of 68
51 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 52 of 68
52 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 53 of 68
53 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 54 of 68
54 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 55 of 68
55 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 56 of 68
56 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 57 of 68
57 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 58 of 68
58 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 59 of 68
59 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 60 of 68
60 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 61 of 68
61 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 62 of 68
62 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 63 of 68
63 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 64 of 68
64 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 65 of 68
65 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 66 of 68
66 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 67 of 68
67 / 68
True Comics #19 (1942) — page 68 of 68
68 / 68
ContinueTrue Comics #20 →
Contains 12 stories
The Yanks Are Coming - Again!
7 pp · non-fiction; war

In this 1942 true-life account, follow Lt. General Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower's rise from a scrappy kid in Kansas to commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, as he prepares to lead American troops against Nazi Germany. From his mischievous youth through West Point, military service, and command training, discover how Eisenhower's determination and strategic mind shaped him into the leader the Allied cause demands. Now watch as General "Ike" readies his forces in England and stands ready to bring the fight to the enemy.

Capturing the Sacred Bird of the Mayas
5 pp · non-fiction

Explorer Victor von Hagen sets out to accomplish what no one has managed in four centuries—capture the legendary quetzal bird alive—embarking on a dangerous expedition into the cloud forests of Honduras with his wife Christine. Battling jungle terrain, native superstitions about a mythical creature, and the bird's own elusiveness, the Von Hagens pursue a bold plan to find nesting birds and raise the fledglings themselves. This true account chronicles their months-long struggle against the elements and their remarkable journey to bring these sacred, impossibly beautiful birds back to civilization.

Colonial Period, 1700-1783
6 pp
From Brooklyn to Bataan
6 pp · non-fiction; war

Helen Summers of Brooklyn volunteers for foreign duty as an Army nurse and ships out to the Philippines, where she tends to wounded soldiers in Manila and later at the fortress of Bataan amid relentless Japanese bombings and dwindling supplies. This true account follows her courage and dedication as she and her fellow nurses work around the clock under fire, moving from one desperate position to another as the situation grows increasingly dire. A stirring tribute to the real women who served as frontline medical personnel during one of the war's darkest chapters in the Pacific.

U.S. Fought Japan Before!
4 pp · non-fiction; war

In 1863, during the American Civil War, Commander David S. McDougall and the crew of the U.S.S. Wyoming find themselves under fire from Japanese batteries and vessels off the coast of Japan while searching for a Confederate ship. McDougall navigates a daring battle through shallow waters and enemy fire, engaging Japanese sailing craft, a steamer, and coastal batteries in a bold tactical maneuver. The story captures a remarkable naval clash nearly eighty years before America's larger conflict with Japan would erupt.

Teaching 'em to Carry the Ball for Uncle Sam
2 pp · non-fiction; sports

Famous football coaches who built championship teams—Lieutenant Commander Sam Barry of USC, Lieutenant Commander Jim Crowley of Fordham, and Major Bernie Bierman of Minnesota—have turned their proven training methods toward a new mission: preparing soldiers, sailors, and marines for service in World War II. Their system of building athletes who think and act quickly is now shaping the next generation of fighting men into a tough, disciplined force for Uncle Sam.

Secret Messages
7 pp · non-fiction; war
You Can Be A Real Hero, Too
4 pp
Uncle Sam

A young reader learns from Uncle Sam that heroism takes many forms in wartime—from the flyers like General Doolittle who pilot the planes, to the designers and factory workers who build them, to the everyday citizens who support the war effort by purchasing bonds and stamps. Through conversations with aircraft designers and assembly line workers, the boy discovers that everyone, including young people like himself, can contribute to winning the war and protecting America's future. By the story's end, he's inspired to rally his friends to do their part in the great effort ahead.

Breaking the Nazi Ring of Death
6 pp · non-fiction; war

Encircled by Nazi forces during brutal fighting in Russia, General Galitsky and his unit transform into guerrillas, scrounging supplies, laying traps, and using cunning to survive behind enemy lines—all while waiting for reinforcements to break through. Over three weeks of constant danger and ingenuity, this determined band wages a relentless campaign of sabotage and ambush, knowing that their only way out is to fight hard enough to earn rescue by their own army.

Jerry Young Presents Abbott and Costello
2 pp · non-fiction
Bud AbbottLou Costello

When 12-year-old Jerry Young of Omaha, Nebraska, needed a star attraction for his Red Cross fundraiser, he had just seventy cents and a bold idea—to ask Bud Abbott and Lou Costello themselves. The comedy duo, in town that week, were so moved by the cause that they agreed to perform, turning Jerry's backyard show into a packed house that raised over $272 for the Red Cross.

Conqueror of the White Plague
6 pp · non-fiction; biography

Dr. Edward Trudeau of Saranac dedicates himself to defeating tuberculosis after his own battle with the disease sends him to the Adirondack Mountains for recovery. Convinced that fresh air and sunlight hold the cure, he establishes a sanatorium and conducts groundbreaking experiments that prove his theory, transforming treatment for what was once called the "White Plague." His work and vision ultimately save countless lives across decades to come.

Robillard - Canadian Ace
5.5 pp · non-fiction; aviation; biography

Pilot Officer Robillard of the Royal Canadian Air Force discovers the shared bonds between liberty-loving peoples when his fighter is shot down over Nazi-occupied France. After parachuting into enemy territory, he finds unexpected allies among the French resistance and must navigate a perilous escape while evading the Gestapo. A true story of courage that spans from his initial struggle to meet weight requirements as a young recruit to becoming one of the R.C.A.F.'s decorated aces.

Restored edition © comicbooks.com. Our digitization, remastering, and presentation are our own work.

See something wrong with this issue? Report it.