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Cover: Bill Everett

Sports Action #12

May 1952 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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"Behind the Mask" in Sports Action #12 (1952) delivers a gritty, character-driven tale of a fighter whose career crumbles after he's brutally assaulted for refusing to throw a match. Written and drawn by Martin Rose, the story unfolds with raw intensity, exploring the cost of integrity in a world that rewards compromise. The cover by Bill Everett captures the tension with a striking, shadowed image of the protagonist, hinting at the hidden struggles beneath the surface.

Contains 4 stories
Behind the Mask
6 pp · Sports
Lou HastingsSally WentonMigs Chase

In "Behind the Mask," Lou’s triumphant no-hit game sparks an unexpected rift when he grows resentful of sharing the spotlight with his catcher, Migs, turning their on-field chemistry into a simmering rivalry that puts the team’s unity at risk.

They Call Him Punchy
6 pp · Sports
Slats SlatteryGeorgeJohn the BarberFrankiePeteMaxie LobartJacobi

In "They Call Him Punchy," former boxer Slattery’s career crumbles after he’s forced to lose a fight to Lobart, a decision that earns him the mocking nickname and the brutal wrath of hoodlums. Left broken and humiliated, Slattery struggles to reclaim his dignity in a world that’s forgotten his name.

A Letter for Lenny
5 pp · Sports
Lenny SteeleCoach BranniganJane RiordonRed Orsatti

In "A Letter for Lenny," a college football player whose performance falls short finds unexpected glory on the track team, where his speed earns him a place among the stars. The story follows his journey from doubt to triumph, all framed by a heartfelt letter that carries more weight than any trophy.

Glory Hound!
6 pp · Sports
Tex RondellCharley LaneChetPhil Coyne

In "Glory Hound!", Tex, a newly promoted star fresh from the bush league, faces the crushing weight of fan expectations in his first big-league game. Struggling to perform under the spotlight, he begins to question whether the fame he once dreamed of is worth the pressure—and whether he truly belongs in the spotlight at all.

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CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $3,214*
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Full credits

artist, inker Martin Rose
cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

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Reprinted in Sports Action #14 (1952)

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