True Comics #18

True Comics #18 is an anthology presenting sixteen true stories from American history in full-color comic form. Featured stories include Wake Island, depicting military action in the Pacific; Brereton-General from Annapolis, chronicling a military officer's career; Battling Bill of the Merchant Marine, following a sailor's wartime experiences; and King of the Big Top, about an elephant. Additional features explore historical topics such as Playing Cards in America's History, detailing how Benjamin Franklin used playing card pieces for electrical experiments, and The Story of America, which recounts early exploration including Vasco Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean and Magellan's voyage around the world.