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Real Life Comics #47 (1949)

Pines · 1949 · 52 pages

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Contains 11 stories
Texas Ranger
6 pp · non-fiction; biography; western-frontier
Captain Lee McNelly

Captain Lee McNelly leads a small band of Texas Rangers in a relentless pursuit of the notorious cattle rustler General Juan Cortinas, who terrorizes the Mexican border. With daring raids and fierce skirmishes, including a tense standoff at a border stockade, McNelly and his men push Cortinas to the brink—though the outlaw vows to return.

Champ on Canvas Mickey Walker
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Mickey Walker

Mickey Walker, the legendary "Toy Bulldog" of the boxing world, recounts his rise from a feared welterweight champion to an undefeated middleweight titleholder, culminating in a dramatic 1926 bout against Tiger Flowers. After retiring from the ring, he channels his fighter’s spirit into a surprising new life as an artist, finding acclaim with his first painting show in 1944, and later earning praise on Broadway—proving his resilience and passion extend far beyond the ring.

The Marine Story
4 pp · non-fiction; history; war

Lieutenant John Gamble leads a Marine contingent aboard the frigate "Essex" during the War of 1812, joining Commodore David Porter on a mission to confront British naval forces. After capturing the frigate "Greenwich," Gamble and his crew encounter Robert Ingraham, a whaler searching for his father, Captain Ingraham, who vanished decades earlier on Nukuhiva Island. As the Marines prepare to establish a Pacific outpost, they discover the "Hammond" in the harbor—and a long-lost father and son are reunited.

Boy Trapper
2 pp · non-fiction; biography

Twelve-year-old Bruce Ficke sets traps along the Norwalk River near Wilton, Connecticut, showing his friend Johnny how to catch muskrats, skunks, and squirrels legally and humanely for profit. As he collects his earnings, Bruce demonstrates the careful work involved in trapping and skinning animals, earning $5 from his first haul and planning to buy hunting shoes with his share.

Alias George Eliot
3 pp · non-fiction; biography
George Eliot

Mary Ann Evans, known to the world as the celebrated author George Eliot, began her literary journey under a male pseudonym to overcome the limitations placed on women writers in the 1840s. Through her groundbreaking novels like *The Mill on the Floss* and *Adam Bede*, she earned acclaim and recognition, eventually revealing her true identity with the support of her partner, George Henry Lewes.

Charles Proteus Steinmetz
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Charles Proteus Steinmetz

Charles Proteus Steinmetz, a brilliant and eccentric mind, overcomes early challenges in Germany and later revolutionizes electrical engineering in the United States, pioneering key advancements in alternating current and harnessing vast power sources—his work transforming rural life and paving the way for future scientific breakthroughs.

The King Who Died for Peace
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Montezuma
Dummies Are His Business!
3 pp · non-fiction; biography
Edgar BergenCharlie McCarthy

Edgar Bergen and his famous dummy Charlie McCarthy take a break from their radio act to explore the surprising origins of ventriloquist dummies, spotlighting the meticulous craftsmanship of Frank Marshall. The story follows Marshall as he reveals how he carves, paints, and animates each dummy by hand, turning wood and shellac into lifelike companions with personality and expression.

William Penn Pioneer of Freedom
7 pp · non-fiction; biography
William Penn

William Penn, a Quaker advocate for liberty, faces imprisonment and persecution for his beliefs in free speech and religious tolerance in 17th-century England. After enduring multiple arrests and a landmark trial that ends in his acquittal, he journeys to America to create a colony where all people can live in peace and equality. In Pennsylvania, he establishes a society grounded in justice, fair treatment of Native Americans, and democratic ideals, building a community where freedom and shared governance become reality.

The Lost Toe Lion
2 pp · non-fiction; biography
Wayne Babb

Wayne Babb, a young trapper from Texas, sets out to prove himself by tracking down the legendary Lost Toe Lion, a predator responsible for killing livestock and the lion’s own mother, Warden. After following fresh tracks and discovering the lion’s den, Wayne faces a desperate standoff when his hounds are cornered and his gun runs out of bullets. With only his wits and courage, he must outsmart the massive beast to save his dogs.

George Gershwin
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
George GershwinIrving BerlinJerome KernPaul WhitemanPaul Damrosch

George Gershwin’s early life in New York’s Lower East Side sets the stage for his rise from a young boy playing punchball to a determined pianist and composer. Encouraged by figures like Irving Berlin and Paul Whiteman, and supported by mentors such as Jerome Kern and Paul Damrosch, he pushes beyond Broadway hits to create groundbreaking works like *Rhapsody in Blue* and the serious jazz concerto *Concerto in F*. The story traces his journey toward deeper artistic ambition, culminating in his quest to capture authentic American folk music in *Porgy and Bess*.

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