Valor

Export Newspaper Service’s Valor (1955–1957) was a 22-issue anthology series that spotlighted swashbuckling adventure stories, from historical epics to daring exploits. Most notably, the run featured frequent early work by artist Steve Ditko, whose dynamic, expressive linework brought a raw energy to the book’s tales of heroism. Though a modest newsstand offering, it stands as a key showcase of Ditko’s developing style before his later fame, capturing the pulpy spirit of mid-century comics.