The True Story of Smokey Bear
Western · 1969 · 1 issue
About the series
A single-issue 1969 Western comic from the publisher of the same name, The True Story of Smokey Bear features frequent writer Paul S. Newman telling the origin of the iconic forest-fire prevention mascot. It presents the real-life story of the bear cub rescued from a New Mexico wildfire, who became a living symbol of conservation. This comic matters as a charming, educational piece of Americana, blending a wildlife biography with a public service message.