National Comics #42
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Prof. Zell, Seer, Sees the Stars," Uncle Sam and his ally Buddy are drawn into a high-stakes wartime deception when a military general warns of a Japanese stronghold at Marusu with inside knowledge of American movements. Written by Harry Stein and illustrated by Art Seymour, this 1944 Quality Comics tale sees the duo willingly captured to uncover enemy plans, their escape setting the stage for a critical counteroffensive. The cover, by Jack Cole, captures the tension of the moment with striking precision.
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A military general informs Uncle Sam that the Japanese have an inside edge on the United States at their base in Marusu, able to get munitions and troops in place while America has to send their troops halfway across the globe to deal with it. The Japanese know it, but also know that a large American force will spell trouble for them, so the high command decides to attack the American forces from behind. Uncle Sam and Buddy willingly let themselves be captured so they can learn enemy plans, then escape to lead U.S. foces against the foe.
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