All-Time Sports Comics #6

A Turkish giant of legendary strength heeds his father's wisdom about accumulating gold and finds his way to America around the turn of the century, where wrestling promoters and con men alike see a fortune in his formidable abilities. Youssouf must navigate a treacherous new world where his physical power counts for little against deception, exploitation, and the strange customs of his adopted country. Based on an actual story, this is the tale of how one man's pursuit of wealth and honor tests every ounce of his strength and character.

A newspaper photographer in Dayton, Ohio gets an assignment to find something truly original—and stumbles upon local boys racing homemade "soap-box" cars down a hillside. When the resulting story and pictures spark citywide excitement and a flood of mail, the newspaper decides to organize the first official Soap-Box Derby, launching a sport that quickly spreads to other cities and captures the imagination of young racers everywhere.

Born from a mare sold at auction for $600, Chase Me arrived in 1929 with weak knees that a veterinarian said would never withstand the rigors of racing—yet this determined thoroughbred refused to accept that verdict. After years developing strength in open pasture and training as a show horse, Chase Me discovered his true calling during a chance workout alongside a racehorse, launching an unlikely career that would test him against some of the finest thoroughbreds of the era. Watch as this underdog proves that pure heart and an unshakeable will to lead can overcome even the longest odds.

In 1869, Mr. A.B. Champion persuades the Cincinnati Red Stockings to become baseball's first professional team, and they embark on a historic winning streak that dominates every opponent. When a tied game in Brooklyn forces the team to implement a new rule allowing extra innings to break deadlocks, the innovation that seemed destined to preserve their dominance becomes the unlikely catalyst for their greatest test yet.

Eugene Criqui dreams of becoming the featherweight boxing champion of the world, but when World War I erupts in 1914, he answers France's call to service instead of pursuing his ambitions in the ring. During four brutal years in the trenches, a shell explosion at Verdun leaves him with a devastating jaw injury that doctors believe will end any hope of his boxing career. With extraordinary determination and the aid of pioneering plastic surgery, Criqui rebuilds himself and returns to the fight game, setting his sights once more on claiming the title that nearly slipped away.

A farm boy named Joe Wood dreams of becoming a great pitcher, but doors slam shut until he spots an unusual opportunity: the Kansas Bloomer Girls are looking for talent. Donning a disguise to get his chance, Joe pitches brilliantly against major league opposition, culminating in a stunning performance that catches the eye of the Boston Red Sox. When the truth is revealed, Joe finally gets the contract he's been after—and "Smokey" Joe Wood launches his legendary career.