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Real Life Comics #43 (1948)

Pines · 1948 · 52 pages

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Contains 12 stories
Untitled story
1 pp · non-fiction
Like Father Like Son
4 pp · non-fiction; biography

A father's dream deferred becomes a son's triumph in this true account of John B. Kelly and his determination to see a Kelly compete at England's prestigious Henley Regatta. Barred from the Diamond Sculls in 1920 because of his working-class background, Kelly channels that disappointment into coaching his young son for over two decades, dreaming of the day his boy might succeed where he couldn't. This is the story of pride, persistence, and a family's fight to prove their worth against the odds.

Francisco Goya
4 pp · non-fiction; biography

Francisco Goya rises from humble peasant beginnings in Aragon to become Spain's most fearless and honest artist, guided by an unknown monk's encouragement and sustained by his lifelong friendship with fellow apprentice Bayeu. From his wild youth through his evolution into a master portraitist who paints Spain's nobility exactly as he sees them—flaws and all—Goya's unflinching commitment to truth in art makes him both celebrated and dangerous to the powers that be. His journey traces how one artist's refusal to flatter or compromise transforms the very soul of Spanish painting.

Medal Man Col. Edgar Erskine Hume
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; war

Col. Edgar Erskine Hume earned ninety medals across nearly three decades of military service—more decorations than any other soldier in the United States Army—through acts of bravery and dedicated service both during wartime and peace. This true story traces his remarkable career from 1914 through World War II, showing how a physician-turned-soldier risked his life rescuing wounded men under fire, defusing live explosives, and fighting disease epidemics in combat zones. A portrait of quiet heroism and the quiet humility that comes with genuine valor.

The Story of Louis Braille
4 pp · non-fiction; biography

Louis Braille lost his sight as an infant, but refused to accept a future of poverty and hopelessness—instead, he devoted himself to creating a practical reading and writing system for the blind while studying and later teaching at the Paris Institute. Working in secret when institutional resistance blocked his path, Braille refined his elegant dot-and-raised-letter method into a complete alphabet with numerals and punctuation, inspiring students who recognized its revolutionary potential. His perseverance ultimately transformed education for the sightless, earning recognition at last as his system promised to light the way for thousands.

Martin Johnson
5 pp

Martin Johnson started with $4.25 in his pocket and an unshakeable hunger to capture the world through his camera—from a cattleboat to Europe, then aboard Jack London's "Snark" to the Pacific, where his fearless photographs of remote tribes and untamed wildlife began to make his name. When he met and married Osa, his partner in adventure matched his courage, and together they mounted increasingly daring expeditions across Africa, documenting everything from cannibals in the New Hebrides to the elephant herds of Lake Paradise, all while pushing the boundaries of wildlife photography and exploration. This is the remarkable true story of how a Kansas teenager with barely any money became one of the world's most celebrated adventurer-filmmakers—and how his legacy lived on through the work of his devoted wife.

Real Life News Snapshots Past and Present!
2 pp · non-fiction
San Francisco Gateway to the Orient
5 pp · non-fiction; history

A sleepy Mexican village called Yerba Buena transforms into a thriving settlement thanks to Spanish missions and American traders—until the discovery of gold in 1848 sets off a frenzied stampede that explodes San Francisco's population overnight. Chaos, opportunity, and violence mark the boom years, but the city endures earthquakes, wars, and hardship to emerge as America's premier Pacific port and host to the United Nations. This is the remarkable true story of how San Francisco became the gateway to the Orient.

Frank Powell Top Man on the World's Highest Building
3 pp · non-fiction; biography

Frank Powell manages the Observation Tower atop the Empire State Building, greeting thousands of visitors daily from its 86th-floor vantage point and fielding their endless questions about the sprawling city below. His days are filled with everything from hosting celebrities to handling emergencies, but it's an unexpected encounter between two Navy men that reminds him why this peculiar job—perched a quarter-mile in the sky—brings people together in unforgettable ways.

Oliver Wendell Holmes
4 pp · non-fiction; biography

Oliver Wendell Holmes dedicated himself to reshaping American jurisprudence, driven by his belief that law must evolve with society—a conviction forged through Civil War service and years of relentless study. This biography traces the future Supreme Court Justice from his Boston youth through his work as a lawyer and legal scholar, chronicling how he transformed the machinery of law into a living force for the nation's progress. In January 1932, after ninety years of life and decades on the bench as America's most revered justice, Holmes quietly stepped into retirement, leaving behind a legacy that changed the course of American law.

Pigskin Wizard
3 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports

Ken Strong, the gridiron master whose educated toe and all-around playing prowess made him a force to be reckoned with, continues to prove his worth on the field well into his forties with the New York Giants. This biography chronicles Strong's rise from his early days perfecting his kicking technique through his college career at N.Y.U., where he became a triple-threat terror, and into his professional years with the Giants—a testament to an athlete who refuses to let time slow him down. His skill, durability, and character have earned him the admiration of fans and teammates alike, cementing his place among football's greats.

Leo H. Baekeland
3 pp · non-fiction; biography

A young Belgian scientist pursues his passion across continents, building a brilliant record in chemistry before emigrating to America in 1889, where he develops the revolutionary Velox film and advances in chemical manufacturing. When challenged to create a synthetic resin superior to natural shellacs and varnishes, Baekeland and his assistant embark on a three-year quest that yields an unexpected discovery—an indestructible, heat-resistant substance that will transform industry and the home. By 1916, this material—Bakelite—had found hundreds of applications, earning him recognition as a visionary who turned scientific theory into practical marvels that would shape American manufacturing for generations to come.

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