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Real Life Comics #42 (1947)

Pines · 1947 · 52 pages

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Contains 11 stories
Hangtown California
1 pp · non-fiction; western-frontier
Jim Blake

During the California Gold Rush of 1849, the lawless mining camp of Hangtown descends into chaos as murders multiply and decent miners grow desperate—until Jim Blake's death becomes the spark that finally ignites them to take violent action against the criminals terrorizing the settlement. This tale traces how frontier justice, brutal as it was, gave the town its notorious name and place in legend.

Young Man from Yakima!
6 pp · non-fiction; biography
Justice William O. DouglasMille DouglasBilly Douglas

Justice William O. Douglas clawed his way up from a childhood marked by loss to become the youngest Supreme Court justice in 125 years, driven by an unshakeable work ethic forged in Yakima and honed through law school, legal practice, and government service. This biographical account traces his rise from schoolboy jobs to the nation's highest court, showing how his deep commitment to protecting ordinary citizens shaped his career at every turn. His children, Millie and Billy, carry forward that same spirit of honest ambition and self-reliance.

The Mighty Mendoza
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Daniel MendozaDick Humphreys

In 1947's "The Mighty Mendoza," a greenggrocer's boy from a London slum in 1780 discovers a gift for boxing when Dick Humphreys offers to train him, despite his father's fierce opposition to the sport. Mendoza secretly masters the art of scientific boxing—speed, footwork, and skill instead of brutal mauling—and parlays his victories into opening a fashionable boxing school and earning respect from nobility. This is the true story of how one fighter transformed boxing from lawless mayhem into a respectable modern sport.

The Mayo Brothers Doctors Courageous
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Will MayoCharlie Mayo

When a devastating 1883 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota, a country doctor and his two sons—Will Mayo and Charlie Mayo—step forward to treat the injured, setting in motion a vision that will transform medicine forever. Inspired by their success during the crisis, the Mayos establish a hospital that grows into a beacon for medical innovation, training surgeons from around the world and pioneering research that advances aviation medicine and surgical technique. Their tireless dedication and commitment to education cement a legacy that extends far beyond their lifetimes, creating an enduring institution devoted to healing and discovery.

Francisco de Orellana Conqueror of the Mighty Amazon
6 pp · non-fiction; biography
Francisco de OrellanaGonzalo Pizarro

When Spanish conquistador Francisco de Orellana sets out in 1540 with Gonzalo Pizarro's expedition to find spices and riches in the South American interior, the quest becomes a grueling ordeal of hunger, hostile natives, and impossible terrain. After discovering cinnamon in the jungle and building a boat to navigate an enormous river, Orellana leads a desperate voyage down thousands of miles of uncharted water in search of the legendary city of gold. Though the expedition faces starvation and relentless attacks, Orellana's determination and tales of the river and its mysteries inspire a generation of Spanish explorers to turn their attention toward a vast new world.

Fred Allen Man of a Million Laughs
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Fred AllenOscar HammersteinPortland HoffaJack Benny

Born John Florence Sullivan, Fred Allen started as a starry-eyed juggler before discovering that his razor-sharp wit and quick ad-libs were his real gift—and he rode that talent all the way to becoming radio's sharpest comedy mind. This biography traces Allen's journey from vaudeville stages through his rise in radio and Hollywood, capturing the romance he found with Portland Hoffa, his famous on-air feuds with rivals like Jack Benny, and the relentless work ethic that made him a master of his craft. A warm look at how one comedian turned persistence and humor into millions of laughs across entertainment's biggest stages.

Admiral George Dewey Hero of Manilla Bay
5 pp · non-fiction; biography; war
Admiral George DeweyFarmer Brown
Then and Now
2 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Ernest Nevers"Doc" Blanchard
Harriet Tubman
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; war
Harriet Tubman

Born into slavery with an unbreakable spirit, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in Philadelphia—but refused to leave her people behind, becoming the legendary "Moses" of the Underground Railroad who guided countless enslaved people north to freedom. During the Civil War, she transformed her courage into direct action, serving as a nurse and scout before becoming the only woman in American history to plan and lead a military attack. This four-page biography traces her journey from a defiant child to an enduring symbol of liberation and resistance.

Joseph Conrad
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad, a Polish-born sailor who mastered the English language through years at sea, transforms his vivid adventures into some of literature's greatest novels. This four-page biography traces his journey from childhood exile in Russia through his career as a ship's officer, showing how the dramas, dangers, and moral conflicts he witnessed aboard merchant vessels became the foundation for enduring classics like *Almayer's Folly* and *Lord Jim*. A portrait of a man who chose the written word to immortalize the life he'd lived.

Boy Hero! Teen Age Trues
2 pp · non-fiction; biography
Herbert Bell

Thirteen-year-old Herbert Bell was just riding his bike through the neighborhood when he spotted a bandit fleeing a drug store robbery—and decided to chase him down through the streets and alleys. Using his knowledge of the local area, the boy manages to track the armed criminal and tip off a nearby officer, leading to the crook's capture. It's all in a day's work for a kid who'd rather be playing baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers than being called a hero.

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