Babe Ruth Sports Comics #1
Babe Ruth Sports Comics #1 (1949) kicks off with "The Life of Babe Ruth Chapter One," a dynamic full-page splash by Al Avison that captures the legendary slugger in his iconic batting pose, standing triumphantly atop a podium labeled "King of Swat." Surrounded by exploding balloons listing his career records—like "Most Home Runs for A Career 714" and "Most... RBI's..Career"—the image celebrates Ruth’s enduring legacy with bold, energetic art.
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Full page splash of Ruth in his typical batting pose, looking up after swinging a bat, on top of a trophy-like podium labeled "King of Swat". Eight of his all-time record career totals surround his image with exploding balloons, such as "Most Home Runs for A Career 714", "Most... RBI's..Career", etc.
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