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Cover: Sol Brodsky & Christopher Rule

Sports Action #11

Mar 1952 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "No Escape!", Joe faces a brutal crossroads when a broken hand threatens to end his career just before a showdown with the fearsome Killer. With his manager demanding he fight and his girlfriend Rosie torn between loyalty and love, the stakes rise higher than ever—until one moment of betrayal changes everything. Penciled and inked by Sol Brodsky, with cover art by Brodsky and Christopher Rule, this 1952 Sports Action classic captures the raw tension of a man pushed to his limit.

Contains 4 stories
No Escape!
6 pp · Sports
Joe RyanFrankieMike BurksRosieEllen BurksThe Killer

In "No Escape!" from Sports Action #11 (1952), Joe faces a brutal crossroads when a broken hand threatens to end his career just before a showdown with the fearsome Killer. With his manager demanding he fight and Rosie warning she’ll leave if he backs down, Joe’s resolve is tested like never before. The match ends in chaos, but the real battle—between pride, love, and survival—has only just begun.

The Man Who Failed!
5 pp · Sports
Clyde BowenCoach Barney HaleBob Judd

In "The Man Who Failed!", Clyde puts everything into training for the basketball team, only to fall short on tryouts. But when he ends up as the water boy, his sharp eye and deep understanding of the game reveal a surprising talent—helping shape the team from the sidelines.

Yesterday's Hero
6 pp · Sports
Cass HealyPack LeonardDanielsMr. Talmadge

In "Yesterday's Hero," Coach Leonard finds himself drawn to football player Cass, whose talent eerily mirrors his own past brilliance—only to confront the weight of his own expectations as he pushes Cass beyond what's sustainable.

The Killer!
6 pp · Sports
Phil SantorBilmanRockyMaria CarlucciMr. MoroccoCringoHernandez

In "The Killer!", Phil rises through the ranks to become a top boxer, but his rise is tested when his manager demands he throw a fight. Refusing to compromise his integrity, Phil shocks everyone by winning—then takes a stand that leads him straight to the authorities.

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Raw (Good) $249
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $1,760*
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CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $581*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $505*
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Full credits

artist, inker Sol Brodsky
cover pencils, inks Sol Brodsky
cover inks Christopher Rule

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Reprinted in Astonishing #38 (1955)

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