World Famous Heroes Magazine #2 FR/GD 1.5 RESTORED 1941 For Sale

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TRIMMED. Full-length spine split (taped). Tape on interior cover edges and under staples.

This is a low grade item. The story will be complete and readable, but the item itself will have low eye appeal and will display major damage. Allowed defects for this grade include: non-story elements such as coupons, ad pages, or Marvel Value Stamps cut or torn out of the book; spine split of up to 2/3 the length of the book; a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached; severe water damage, residue, mold, or paper deterioration due to oxidation; vertical book-length crease; detached cover or centerfold; writing or other marks on the cover; major tears; discoloration, staining, or brittleness.

Cover art by Myron Strauss. "Boss Kettering," art by Sam Gilman; Biography of Charles Kettering, who went from being a poor student as a child to eventual vice-president of General Motors and holder of dozens of patents for his inventions. "Canada's Hero of Science (Sir Frederick Banting)"; Biography of Sir Frederick Banting, the Canadian physician who invented insulin; While developing ideas on treating aviation blackouts caused by low oxygen levels, Banting dies when his plane crashes. "General Billy Mitchell," pencils by Bob Lubbers; Biography of General Billy Mitchell, recounting his participation in many turn-of-the-century conflicts and his belief in aviation as a determining factor in how to wage World War I; Mitchell became the first US flier to fly over Germany and was made chief of the US Air Force. "The Grudge Fight Between Andrew Jackson and C. Dickinson," script by Robert Turner, art by Sam Glanzman; In the early 19th century, Dickinson insulted Jackson's wife and the two men dueled; Dickinson had a reputation as a deadly shooter and had first shot, but while his bullet remained lodged inside Jackson until the end of the man's life, Jackson survived; Jackson's returning shot killed Dickinson. "Our National Anthem" article by Robert Turner. "Simon Bolivar the Washington of South America," art by Leo Morey; Recounts how Bolivar joined the struggle for independence from the Spanish in Venezuela, ultimately succeeding both there and in Peru and Bolivia. "Grant and Lee the Greatest Heroes of the Civil War"; Traces the lives of Grant and Lee, including their few encounters with each other early in their military careers until they finally faced each other on the battlefield as enemies in the US Civil War and finally met when Lee surrendered to Grant to end the war. "The Patient Heroine," art by Ralph Mayo; Leading up to the 1889 Johnstown flood, Westrn Union telegrapher Hetty Ogle refused to abandon her station, remaining at the telegraph as long as possible so that she could warn others to get to higher ground; When the flood came, Hetty was drowned. "Heroes in the News," art by Louis Glanzman; When a fire erupted at his apartment building, soldier-on-leave Robert Abate carried his mother over the rooftops to safety. "Haym Salomon," art by Frank Frollo; Jewish immigrant Haym Salomon opposes British rule in America and becomes an ally of the Revolutionary forces, helping them obtain the finances they need to wage war against the British. "The True Story of Lou Gehrig Baseball's "Iron Horse", art by George Wilson; Recounts the sports career of Lou Gehrig as he eventually became baseball's MVP and top-earner, but died relatively young from ALS. 68 pgs., full color.

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