Cover: Jerry Grandenetti

Showcase #3

Jul 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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"The Frogmen!" Part I: The Making of a Frogman! kicks off in Showcase #3 (1956), a standout early entry in DC’s anthology series featuring a gripping wartime underwater mission. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life with dynamic art by Russ Heath—both pencils and inks—this tale follows a team of elite frogmen as they infiltrate a Japanese-held island, dodging depth charges and enemy divers in a tense, high-stakes operation. The cover by Jerry Grandenetti captures the action with bold, cinematic flair, setting the stage for a mission that tests courage and teamwork beneath the waves.

Contains 4 stories

"The Frogmen!" Part I: The Making of a Frogman!

8 pp

SardineSharkWhalekids (flashback)Mom (flashback)Drill Instructorfrogmen recruits

In "The Frogmen!" Part I: The Making of a Frogman, a nervous new recruit nicknamed "Sardine" by his brash teammates—Shark and Whale—faces his first real test during a raft-righting drill. Though he’s been mocked for his size and past, his quiet resolve is put to the ultimate trial when a shark attacks his team, and Sardine dives in without hesitation.

The First Frogmen!

2 pp · Non-Fiction

Ancient "frogmen"

Part II of "The Frogmen!" Flying Frogmen!

6 pp

SardineSharkWhale

In this gripping sequel from *Showcase #3* (1956), the frogmen—now graduates of their training—take on their first real mission: sabotaging an enemy ship threatening a beach landing. After their DC-4 is shot down and they're rescued by a PBY, they dive into action, only to find themselves exposed and vulnerable when they bail out, drawing the deadly attention of Japanese night fighters.

Part III of "The Frogmen!" Silent War!

9.67 pp

SardineSharkWhale

In "Part III of 'The Frogmen! Silent War!'" from Showcase #3 (1956), a daring underwater mission unfolds as the frogmen—Sardine, Whale, and Shark—push through relentless danger: evading depth charges, navigating a sub net, and battling enemy frogmen. With tension mounting and the island's defenses closing in, each man must carry the weight of the mission as they face sabotage, loss, and the ever-present threat of the sea. The story builds to a triumphant, breathless climax where the cruiser falls—but the true cost and fate of the team remain just beyond the surface.