Cliff Merritt Sets the Record Straight

Cliff Merritt Sets the Record Straight is a single-issue comic published in 1965 by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, a labor union. Illustrated by celebrated artists Al Williamson and Angelo Torres, this educational pamphlet uses a fictional character to correct misconceptions about railroad workers and promote the union's perspective. Though brief, it stands as a unique intersection of labor advocacy and mid-century comic art, showcasing two of the era's most accomplished illustrators in an unexpected, purpose-driven context.