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Cover: Alex Kotzky
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National Comics #37

Nov 1943 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "Men Who Fight For Freedom," written and illustrated by Bernard Dibble, salty sea dog Salty Waters and his commanding officer land on a Pacific island with a mission to build trust with the local people—only to find themselves face-to-face with Japanese troops. With the art and storytelling all by Dibble, this 1943 Quality Comics issue captures wartime tension through a grounded, character-driven encounter, while Alex Kotzky’s cover delivers a stark, action-packed glimpse of the conflict to come.

Contains 10 stories
Men Who Fight For Freedom
11 pp · Superhero
Uncle SamBuddy Smiththe Vagabond (guerilla leader)the Nazis (villains)

In "Men Who Fight For Freedom," Sam ventures deep into Nazi Germany to aid the Vagabond, joining forces with Buddy to arm and support the resistance in their fight against the Führer. The story unfolds with urgent stakes, blending wartime heroism and underground defiance in a tense, high-stakes mission.

The Mighty Midget
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sally O'Neil

When a tiny man named Adolphus Inch gets a taste of power—literally landing himself in jail and then mixing with city bigshots—policewoman Sally O'Neil begins connecting the dots between his sudden rise and a web of racketeering that's been plaguing the town. As Inch sets his sights on the mayor's office, Sally's hunch about the forces backing him sends her investigating the real crook pulling the strings from behind the scenes.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Windy Breeze
Untitled War story
7 pp · War
Lt. Commander Harvey Blake
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Military, War
Salty Waters

In this 1943 installment from National Comics #37, salty sailor Salty Waters and his commanding officer head to a Pacific island with a sack of trinkets, hoping to win over the local people—only to stumble upon Japanese troops instead. A quick-witted, lighthearted wartime tale with a touch of humor and unexpected tension.

Untitled Superhero story
7 pp · Superhero
QuicksilverHacklehead Hogan (villain)
Untitled War story
6 pp · War
The Unknownthe Japanese (villains, some die)

In 1943, the Unknown answers a call from the Pacific, leaving his usual duties to aid Korean resistance fighters in their fight against Japanese forces. Though his presence is a secret, his actions ripple across the battlefield, turning the tide in ways no one sees.

The Case of the Purloined Purse and Who Dun It!, or, Kupid Katches Krazy Kleptomaniac!
1 pp · Humor
Cyclone Cupid

Cyclone Cupid springs into action when a purse-snatcher strikes, chasing the thief to his hideout where a room full of stolen bags reveals a compulsive stealing habit. Armed with his signature honesty arrow, Cupid confronts the kleptomaniac and offers him a chance at redemption—if the magical arrow can do what it's meant to do.

The Umpire Who Was Really Murdered
5 pp · Detective-Mystery
Chic Carter

Chic Carter investigates when a baseball game erupts in tragedy—an umpire is killed by a booby-trapped ball during a heated match between the Green Sox and the Brownies. With a companion's sharp observation that the umpire seemed to know something was coming, Chic begins unraveling a mystery far deeper than simple fan rage.

Case No. 11: Case of the Unlucky Two-Dollar Bill
7 pp · Spy

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $65
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $2,838
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $355*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $295*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $199
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $171*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Bernard Dibble
cover pencils, inks Alex Kotzky

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