True Comics #27 (1943)

Contains 11 stories

General Fury

7 pp · non-fiction; biography; war

George S. Patton

Meet General George S. Patton, the tough, fearless commander who earned his reputation for bold action from his early days chasing bandits in Mexico through his decisive victories in World War I and beyond. This seven-page biography traces Patton's rise from aide to General Pershing to the hard-driving leader who whipped America's armored forces into shape and led them to triumph in North Africa, commanding with the same unflinching courage he demands from his men. Follow the story of a soldier who believed in leading from the front, proving himself in the California desert maneuvers and ultimately crushing Rommel's forces in Tunisia.

The Story of Two Patriots

1 pp · non-fiction; war

Josef Stalin

A husband and wife who have labored at a Russian tank factory pool their life savings to purchase the very tank they've built together, then petition Premier Stalin himself for permission to take it into combat. When their request is granted, Ivan Bokyo and his wife ride their hard-won tank into battle against Nazi forces on the Eastern Front, embodying the fierce determination of the Russian people in their fight for survival. This true story captures a remarkable act of patriotism from workers willing to risk everything for their cause.

The Boy Saboteurs

7 pp · non-fiction; war

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, three young boys form a resistance cell dedicated to sabotaging German operations—stealing weapons, leaving their R.A.F. symbol as a calling card, and striking at Nazi patrols and supply lines. When the Germans discover their hideout and imprison them, the boys devise a daring plan to slip out of jail at night, carry out their sabotage missions, and return before dawn, all while evading increasing Nazi suspicion. Their courage and defiance become a symbol of Danish resistance against occupation.

"Eagle's" Revenge

6 pp · non-fiction; war

The Leathernecks Have Landed

7 pp · non-fiction; war

Three young Marine officer candidates—Amadeo Rea, Irving Cassell, and Louis Aronson—forge an unbreakable bond during training at Quantico and are soon commissioned together as captains. Craving action, the three friends volunteer for active service and find themselves on the front lines at Guadalcanal, where they face repeated Japanese attacks, dwindling supplies, and the brutal test of combat. Their courage and determination as leaders push them through the desperate fighting, even as the cost of war begins to claim them.

Indian Captive

5 pp · non-fiction; western-frontier

When Molly Finney is captured by raiding Indians near Freeport, Maine in 1753, she finds herself torn between her captors and the French family who purchases her as a servant in Quebec—until a chance encounter with Captain William McLellan offers her an unexpected path to freedom. This true tale of colonial courage follows a pioneer woman's determination to escape captivity and reclaim her place in the world she left behind. From hostile wilderness to foreign servitude, Molly's story is one of resilience against impossible odds.

Lucky Dog

2 pp · non-fiction; animal; war

Skipper, a dog who's been flying with a B-17 crew since he was nine days old, has already logged over 100,000 miles of patrol duty in the Southwest Pacific—and his luck seems genuine, whether he's learning to equalize cabin pressure or sitting through bombing runs. When a storm forces the Flying Fortress far off course after a raid, the crew faces a desperate situation, but Skipper's presence gives them hope as they prepare for the worst. A true wartime tale of the four-legged soldier who's become the crew's most trusted good-luck charm.

Untitled story

1 pp · non-fiction · script Feg Murray · pencils Feg Murray · inks Feg Murray

Major Alexander de Seversky Air Pioneer

5 pp · non-fiction; aviation

Major Alexander de Seversky defied the odds to become one of aviation's most influential pioneers, learning to fly with mere minutes of instruction and going on to rack up thirteen confirmed kills as a World War I ace—all despite losing his right leg in combat. After the war, his innovative theories on aerial bombardment proved instrumental in demonstrating that air power could reshape naval warfare, and his subsequent inventions would see widespread use in American warplanes throughout World War II. This is the remarkable true story of how a determined pilot turned disability into drive and changed the future of aviation itself.

"Photo Joe"

5 pp · non-fiction; aviation; war

Lieutenant Charlie Streit has had enough of "Photo Joe," a brazen Japanese reconnaissance pilot who taunts American forces from an altitude their P-40s can't reach over the Indian base at Assam. When the enemy flier's sneering boasts grow unbearable, Streit and his fellow pilots strip their aircraft down to bare essentials for a desperate bid to chase him down. This 1943 tale of ingenuity and determination shows how American pilots turned the tables on their persistent aerial tormentor.

The Battling "Duchess"

6 pp · non-fiction; war

The converted Canadian Pacific liner "Duchess of Bedford," commanded by Captain Busk-Wood, proves her mettle as a warship when she encounters Nazi U-boats while on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. With only a stern gun and the captain's steady nerve, this former luxury liner engages enemy submarines in a tense high-seas battle where quick thinking and accurate gunnery become the difference between victory and disaster. A gripping true account of how peacetime vessels have been transformed into formidable defenders of the Allied cause.