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Issue: World Famous Heroes Magazine #3
Publication Date: February 1942
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Issues: #3 of 4 Issues
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagCentaur
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Comic Corporation of America
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
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Content Items: 14 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US
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Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Penciller(s): Myron Strauss [as M. S.]
Inker(s): Myron Strauss [as M. S.]
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Genres: biography, historical, non-fiction, sports, war
Character(s): Gene Tunney; Pierre Radisson; Commodore David Porter; Benito Juarez
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The Story of Aluminum Why, How and When Wars Most Precious Metal Was Made Available to All Mankind

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Genres: biography, non-fiction
Character(s): Charles Martin Hall; Julia Hall; George Hall; Mr. Cowles; Alfred E. Hunt; Dr. Paul Heroult
Synopsis: Biography of Charles Martin Hall, inventor of aluminum and how the metal's use revolutionized the use of materials in construction.
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Pages: 8
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Radisson King of the Canadian Fur Traders

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Genres: biography, non-fiction, western
Character(s): Pierre Radisson; Medard Groseiliers; Sir George Cartaret; King Charles; King Louis XIV; White Eagle
Synopsis: Recounts of life of fur trapper Pierre Radisson, whose trading with the Native peoples of Canada led to the creation of the Hudson's Bay Company, but Radisson himself was divided and ruined by the competing politics of England and France.
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Juarez Father of Mexican Independence

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Genres: biography, non-fiction
Character(s): Aztecs; Benito Juarez; Antonio Salanueva; Rosa Salanueva; General Miguel Miramon; Napoleon III; Archduke Maximilian; General Mariano Escobedo; Tomas Mejia
Synopsis: Recounts the life of Benito Juarez from his poor upbringing, education to public service and eventually leading the forces of independence into ridding Mexico of Archduke Maximilian.
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Pages: 9
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Gene Tunney

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Genres: biography, non-fiction, sports, war
Character(s): Gene Tunney; Georges Carpentier; Jack Dempsey; Tom Heeney
Synopsis: Recounts how Gene Tunney took up boxing while serving in World War I, then became boxing champion of the world, eventually retiring to serve as director of recreation to the US Navy.
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Pages: 6
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Heroes in the News

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Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): William J. Wallace; R.N. Parrot; Frank Knox
Synopsis: Recounts how William J. Wallace saved sailor R.N. Parrot from drowning.
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The Inspiring Life Story of John C. Garland - Inventor of U.S. Army's Official Rifle

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Writer(s): Robert Turner
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: non-fiction
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Jack London

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Genres: biography, non-fiction
Character(s): Jack London; Scratch; Bessie Maddern; Martin Johnson; Queen Ziliuokalani; Nakata; Forni
Synopsis: Recounts the life of Jack London and how he constantly sought out adventures, finding in his experiences the material which made up his novels.
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The Hamilton-Burr Duel

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Genres: historical, non-fiction
Feature(s): Famous Duels
Character(s): Alexander Hamilton; Aaron Burr
Synopsis: Recounts the duel between Hamilton and Burr, which ended with Hamilton dead.
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The King's Mountain Boys

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Genres: historical, non-fiction, western
Character(s): John Sevier; Colonel Isaac Shelby; Colonel William Campbell; Patrick Ferguson; Lord Cornwallis; George Washington
Synopsis: Recounts the battle of King Mountain, where American forces killed the British commander. British losses were so terrible that it helped lead to Lord Cornwallis' surrender.
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Freddie Harrison Boy Hero of London

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Genres: non-fiction, war
Character(s): Freddie Harrison; Winnifred Harrison
Synopsis: Despite London being bombed, Freddie ventures out to obtain a doctor for his mother, saving her life.
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Commodore Porter He Wiped Piracy From the Seas!

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Genres: biography, military, non-fiction
Character(s): Commodore David Porter; Diablito
Synopsis: Recounts how Commodore Porter battled piracy in the Caribbean, then took charge of the Mexican Navy to better prepare them for defense.
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Feature(s): Liberty Guards
Character(s): Liberty Guards [Smokey; Skipper; Strut]
First Line: Join the Liberty Guards and help defend our country
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Advertisement for Liberty Guards fan club.
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First Line: Absolutely free!
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Disclose Notes: Back cover. Advertisement for Wings of Victory comicscope.

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