Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #15 [261]
"Part V Into New Peril!" delivers a gripping slice of mid-50s adventure in Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #15, where Eddy Gunther and his friend Sonny are injured in a homemade rocket explosion that rips through their garage. With Eddy needing a blood transfusion and Chuck matching his blood type, the boys’ friendship is tested as Chuck takes it upon himself to convince the reluctant Flagpole to stay in school—leading Slim to share a quietly regretful story of his own past as a young man who traded dreams of engineering for a life in sports scouting. Written by Max Pine and illustrated by Frank Borth, this issue captures the earnest tone and moral weight of its era, with Borth’s expressive art bringing every tense moment to life.
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Eddy Gunther and his friend Sonny have been injured in the blast of a homemade rocket. The explosion tore the door off the garage and blew the windows out. Eddy needs a blood transfusion and Chuck happens to be the same blood type. To show his appreciation, Chuck asks Slim to tell Flagpole that quitting school would be a terrible thing. Slim tells Flagpole how he was going to be an engineer when younger, but joined Red's basketball team, because the money looked good at the time. Now, he's a broken down talent scout with no future. Chuck tries to find the person selling explosives to kids.
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