Stamp Comics #7
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis anthology issue includes a historical comic story depicting the Liberation of Paris during World War II, featuring Allied soldiers fighting through the streets following D-Day, with particular focus on the symbolic preservation of the French capital from destruction. The issue also contains an educational feature titled "Stamp Errors and Rarities" that explains philatelic errors and presents notable examples such as the famous 1847 Mauritius "Post Office" issue and the valuable 1918 airmail invert stamp. Additionally, the comic includes a story about the origin of "The Star-Spangled Banner," tracing how Francis Scott Key's poem was written during the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 and eventually became the official U.S. national anthem in 1948.
Sergeant Fury undertakes a grueling four-hundred-mile journey through Canada's frozen wilderness to apprehend Luke Tate, a fugitive accused of murder hiding out in the remote mining town of Agawak. When Fury corners his quarry in a saloon, he must rely on quick thinking and nerve to outmaneuver both the suspect and his armed associates before making his escape. With the help of Corporal Steele, the two Mounties face down an angry mob of miners determined to prevent the arrest—a confrontation that tests their resolve and showcases the unwavering determination behind their motto.
William Tell, Switzerland's finest crossbowman, refuses to bow to the tyrant Governor Gessler's cap—an act of defiance that puts him and his son in mortal danger when Gessler demands an impossible test of skill. Forced into an unbearable choice, Tell must rely on his legendary marksmanship while Gessler watches, waiting to see if courage or desperation will triumph. His fate will ignite the spark that helps a nation break free.
General Anthony Wayne, despite battling severe gout, leads his troops through the wilderness in search of a massive confederation of Native American nations in 1784. When an ambush at Fallen Timbers ignites into a brutal forty-minute clash, Wayne rallies his panicked soldiers to drive back the enemy forces and secure the Northwest Territory for the United States. This non-fiction account, commemorated by a U.S. postage stamp in 1929, chronicles the general's determination to press forward against overwhelming odds.
When a young girl named Celia wanders into the pasture despite her father's warnings, she finds herself face-to-face with an enraged bull—but her Newfoundland dog Rex hears her cries for help and springs into action. This true story, featured in Stamp Comics #7, showcases the intelligence and courage of one of the world's most faithful breeds as Rex confronts the charging animal to protect his owner.
A young woman born in medieval France recounts her humble beginnings tending sheep in Lorraine, but when she envisions her homeland under foreign occupation, her destiny shifts dramatically—she finds herself leading French forces in a pivotal battle at Orleans, convinced that divine will ensures victory. This non-fiction account explores a remarkable life shaped by faith and patriotism during a transformative moment in French history.
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Reprinted in Estréia! (1ª Série) [Quarteto Fantástico] #14 (1971)
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