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New Heroic Comics #60 (1950)

Eastern Color · 1950 · 52 pages

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ContinueNew Heroic Comics #61 →
Contains 18 stories
Hero of the High Seas
3 pp · non-fiction
James L. Perry (Chief Pharmacist' Mate)un-named injured sailor
Quagmire!
2 pp · non-fiction
Angelo PosechiaGeorge Krausunnamed 11-year-old boy

In "Quagmire!" from New Heroic Comics #60 (1950), two men on a drive near Oakes Pond in Bloomfield, New Jersey, witness a terrifying moment when a young boy begins to sink into the mud of a recently drained pond—only to spring into action and pull him to safety. The story captures a real-life moment of courage and quick thinking, grounded in the quiet drama of an ordinary day turned urgent.

Bus Driver Hero
2 pp · non-fiction
Thomas J. O'Maraun-named toddler

In "Bus Driver Hero," O'Mara's routine morning route takes a sudden turn when a toddler on a tricycle darts into the street, putting his life in danger—only O'Mara's quick reflexes and calm judgment keep the child safe. A quiet moment of heroism from an everyday man, this true story from New Heroic Comics #60 captures the courage found in the most unexpected places.

River Rescue
2 pp · non-fiction
William HanleyRichardRichard's unnamed sister

In "River Rescue," worker William Hanley makes a split-second decision to jump into the river after spotting a 10-year-old student from Quinsigamond School in danger, plunging into the current to pull the boy to safety. The story captures a real-life moment of courage, highlighting an ordinary man’s extraordinary act in a tense, lifeline-defining instant.

Crack-Up!
2 pp · non-fiction
Harry Bolland

When Harry Bolland of Orange, New Jersey, hears a car crash through a gate and into a nearby lake, he doesn’t hesitate—grabbing a coat and diving in to pull the occupants to safety. This true story from *New Heroic Comics #60* (1950) captures a quiet moment of courage in an ordinary night.

Courage Cheats the Smoke
2 pp · non-fiction
Mrs. Wilbur EllisJohn EllisJames Ellis

In the quiet hours of a late afternoon, flames erupt in the three-story Ellis home, trapping young John inside. With no thought for her own safety, the boy’s mother charges into the smoke to bring him out. A powerful testament to love and bravery, "Courage Cheats the Smoke" captures a single, heart-stopping moment from real life.

The Crippled Crime Buster
4 pp · non-fiction
John A. Powers, Jr. (Policeman)un-named crook (villain)

In "The Crippled Crime Buster," rookie Patrolman Powers, recovering from a serious back injury, finds himself in the middle of a robbery while on leave—his pain no match for his determination to stop the criminal. Though hampered by injury, his courage and quick thinking lead to the suspect’s capture, earning him both the News Hero of the Month Award and a formal recognition by the New York City Police Department Honor Board.

Potomac Rescue
2 pp · non-fiction
Lt. Meade C. Fairall

In "Potomac Rescue," Lt. Fairall answers a desperate call when three young boys are stranded on a sandbar under a bridge, with rising waters threatening to claim them. With quick thinking and courage, Fairall leads a daring rescue effort that earns him the Silver Medal for bravery.

Gravel-Pit Pool Hero
2 pp · non-fiction
Eddie Easton

In the quiet heat of a summer afternoon, Eddie Easton plunges into a deep gravel-pit pool to save a friend who’s struggling beneath the surface—his pal’s second collapse pushing him to act without hesitation. With the help of a quick-thinking passer-by, the rescue unfolds in a moment of raw, real-life courage.

Heroic Mailman
2 pp · non-fiction
Daniel M. Long (mailman)

In a quiet moment during his route, mailman Long spots a man struggling beneath Howard Bridge in Charleston, Massachusetts. Without hesitation, he hurls a life preserver—when the man refuses to grab it, Long dives in to save him. The act earns him well-deserved recognition and honors for bravery.

Lucky Hunch
3 pp · non-fiction
Francis I. O'LaughlinMrs. O'LaughlinDiane O'LaughlinLillian

In "Lucky Hunch," Francis abandons a trip to see his aging mother when he sees his home in flames. Rushing back, he crashes through a window, waking his wife and friend, and must now risk everything to save his daughter inside.

Supreme Sacrifice
2 pp · non-fiction
June Sickler (death)unnamed boy
City Hero
2 pp · non-fiction
Louis Mastrangelounnamed motherunnamed children

In "City Hero," a New York Department of Sanitation worker steps into the spotlight not with a cape, but with courage, rushing into a burning apartment to save four children left alone while their mother ran errands. The story captures a quiet moment of heroism in the everyday life of a city, where bravery isn't always loud, but always real.

Dockside Rescue
3 pp · non-fiction
Emile BerubeJohn StearsRonald StearsMrs. Stears
Match Fire
2 pp · non-fiction
Mildred LeonardTom Leonardunnamed son of Mrs. Leonard

In "Match Fire," Mrs. Leonard’s quick thinking and calm under pressure save her two young sons after they accidentally start a fire in the upstairs playroom with a box of matches. A quiet moment of bravery unfolds in just two pages, capturing a real-life heroism that’s both simple and profoundly moving.

A Present for Mother
2 pp · non-fiction
Eugene GrimesTommy (Eugene's half-brother)un-named mother of Eugene and Tommy

In the quiet stillness of a 1950 home, young Tommy’s bedtime takes a sudden turn when his half-brother Eugene Grimes discovers him dangling from a floorboard, saved only by a single shoelace—just as his mother’s gentle voice drifts from the next room.

Night of Terror
3 pp · non-fiction
Richard Conroyunnamed manunnamed woman

In "Night of Terror," a young woman named Jo makes a sudden, inexplicable decision to leave her boyfriend’s car and walk along a treacherous cliff at midnight. Her footing fails, and she clings to a narrow ledge as she dangles over the edge—her fate uncertain until lifeguards are called to the scene. The story unfolds with tense, real-time urgency, capturing a moment of raw survival.

Pete Summers...and the Runaway Bus
3 pp · non-fiction
Pete Summersun-named basketball coach

In the winter of 1950, bus driver Pete Summers proved his courage when he took control of a runaway bus carrying the Henrietta, Missouri boys basketball team, navigating treacherous icy roads to prevent disaster. His quick thinking and steady hands kept the boys safe when the vehicle began to slide off the road.

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