Four Color #239

In "Adventure Bound," a 1949 Four Color comic, young Paul Clark flees 18th-century Boston aboard The Boston Belle, pursued by his younger brother Nat, who stows away. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when they're captured by the ruthless Pirate Captain Redbeard, and Paul is forced to walk the plank—only to be saved by a daring rescue through a cabin window by Maria and Nat. With the pirate ship doomed to explode, the trio escapes and is ultimately rescued by a passing Spanish vessel. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Bill Ely, this swashbuckling tale of courage and brotherhood features dynamic artwork from Ely, who also handled the cover pencils and inks.