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Sue and Sally Smith, Flying Nurses #53

Sep 1963 · Charlton · 0.12 USD
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In "The Cure Was Courage," Sue and Sally Smith, Flying Nurses, soar into Africa on a daring mission that brings them face-to-face with movie star Aaron Kerr during a film shoot. When actress Debby Dee falls ill with malaria, Sally is unexpectedly called in to take her place—while also navigating the tricky task of keeping a persistent gossip columnist at bay. Written by Joe Gill and inked by Vince Colletta, this adventure blends high-stakes heroism with the glamour of the silver screen, all brought to life on a cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia.

Contains 4 stories
The Cure Was Courage
10 pp · Adventure, Medical, Romance
Sue SmithSally SmithDr. Harry BurrDr. Walker

Sue and Sally Smith parachute into the New Guinea jungle to find Dr. Harry Burr, a dedicated medical missionary who vanished from his mission seventeen days ago—and they're determined to locate him before it's too late. Facing headhunters, treacherous terrain, and the perils of an unforgiving wilderness, the flying nurses must use all their courage and medical skills to navigate this dangerous land. With danger lurking at every turn, Sue and Sally will discover just how far they're willing to go to save a man they deeply care about.

The Quarrel!
3 pp · Romance

In "The Quarrel!", Red’s sudden breakup with her boyfriend Bob takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon her mother’s old diary. Inside, she reads a heartfelt account of a past argument that nearly ended her parents’ relationship—mirroring her own. Moved by the words, Red calls Bob to make amends, and the two reconcile. When she later shares the diary with her mother, the truth comes out: the entries were just a handwriting exercise, copied from a novel.

Sally's Safari
10 pp · Medical, Romance
Sally SmithSue SmithAaron KerrDebby DeeLouella Preachers

In "Sally's Safari," Sally finds herself in the heart of Africa on a medical mission that takes an unexpected turn when she’s called in to replace ailing film star Debby Dee on a movie set. With the spotlight on her and a persistent gossip columnist sniffing for drama, Sally must balance her nursing duties with the challenges of sudden fame—just as the jungle holds its own secrets.

American Pioneer
1 pp · Non-Fiction, History, Western-Frontier
General Braddock

Daniel Boone earns his reputation as a skilled marksman and woodsman while serving under General Braddock during the French and Indian Wars, then ventures into the wilderness of Kentucky to forge a new settlement. Facing fierce resistance from Native Americans and capture, Boone's courage and determination drive him to build Boonesboro—a fortified settlement that opens the vast frontier to American expansion. This tale of grit and pioneering spirit traces how one man's love of the wilderness helped shape the nation's westward growth.

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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
cover pencils Charles Nicholas
cover inks Vince Alascia

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