True Comics #3

Deborah Sampson refuses to sit on the sidelines during the Revolutionary War, so she disguises herself as a man and enlists in the Continental Army under an assumed name—serving for two years in combat without her identity being discovered. This three-page account follows her battles, wounds, close calls, and the remarkable circumstances that finally expose her secret to General Patterson, whose response proves far more generous than she might have feared. A stirring tribute to one of history's overlooked heroes of the fight for American independence.

Dr. Robert Koch, a German country doctor armed with nothing but a microscope and determined patience, sets out to solve the mystery of anthrax—a deadly disease decimating cattle and sheep across the countryside. Through meticulous experimentation, he traces the disease to microscopic germs invisible to the naked eye, and develops groundbreaking techniques to study, identify, and photograph them. His systematic discoveries lay the foundation for understanding how germs cause disease, earning him recognition as a pioneer in the fight against infection.

During World War I, William Avery "Billy" Bishop transforms from a restless young soldier into Canada's greatest air ace, volunteering for the Royal Flying Corps and mastering combat flying despite initially serving as an observer. Over the course of intense months in France, Bishop's fearless tactics and remarkable marksmanship culminate in an extraordinary feat—downing 25 enemy aircraft in just 12 days, earning him recognition from the King himself and multiple military honors. When the Second World War erupts, the retired executive answers the call once more, now building and training Canada's air force to meet the demands of a new conflict.

Daniel Boone rises from a Pennsylvania backwoods boy to become one of the frontier's most skilled hunters and scouts, drawn westward by tales of Kentucky's abundant game and forests. When he leads settlers to establish Boonesboro, he finds himself caught between two worlds—negotiating with Indian tribes, defending the settlement from attacks, and ultimately risking everything to protect his people. This biographical account traces how a young man's mastery of woodcraft and courage shaped the settlement of a new frontier.

Tour baseball's greatest legends through the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, as this story celebrates the outstanding players elected to honor baseball's most storied achievements—from Ty Cobb's record-breaking hits and stolen bases to Babe Ruth's legendary home runs, Honus Wagner's versatility, and the dominant pitching of Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. Through statistics and career highlights, discover what made these six initial inductees and their fellow Hall of Famers the giants who shaped the game.

Captain John Jouett races against time to warn Thomas Jefferson and Virginia's lawmakers of an incoming British raid led by Colonel Tarleton, who aims to capture the governor and destroy American military supplies. Jouett's desperate midnight ride across dangerous terrain sets off a chain of events that will determine whether the state's leaders escape capture. This true account from 1941 reveals the daring bravery of a Revolutionary War hero whose name has largely faded from history.

In 1941, True Comics traces the revolutionary history of mechanized warfare from its British origins to modern battlefield doctrine. Lt. Colonel E.D. Swinton's tank concept, presented to Winston Churchill during the First World War, evolved into Germany's devastating Blitzkrieg strategy—and prompted the United States to rapidly develop its own armored forces. This gripping account details how tanks, artillery, and coordinated air support transformed combat across Europe and shaped the tactics armies deploy today.