Real Fact Comics #11

Real Fact Comics was DC's 1947 showcase for true-life adventure, and this November/December issue delivers a particularly compelling cover: a sharp-suited G-Man crouches in an action stance before the official FBI seal, tommy gun blazing — perfectly capturing the promise of an inside look at how federal agents bring down public enemies. A inset portrait of "Little Sure Shot" Annie Oakley, shown holding her rifle, teases the story of the sharpshooter star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, while a banner advertising a "Sensational Escape Trick" rounds out this packed 52-page package. George Roussos brings confident, dynamic linework to the cover, making this an appealing slice of mid-century educational comics at their most entertaining.