The World Around Us comic books issue 4

The Illustrated Story of Railroads. Painted cover art. "A Weapon of War," pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts); Recalled to the colors in 1862, Herman Haupt energizes and trains the Union army's engineering and railroading arm, and plays a key role in victory at Gettysburg. "Birth of the Locomotive"; Various workers improve the steam engine, and work on self-propelled vehicles; The Stephensons turn the locomotive and the railroad into practical propositions. "A Very Merry Ride," script by William H. Brown (original); Through many a mishap, the 1831 "De Witt Clinton" locomotive pulls a crowded train from Albany to Schenectady. "A Steel Driving Man" text story, art by Norman Nodel; John Henry beats a steam drill in a challenge, but dies with a hammer in his hand. "Stopped by Wind"; Westinghouse invents airbrakes using compressed air, enabling long trains to stop safely. "The Way West"; Surveyors explore possible routes for a transcontinental railroad, and Dodge finds a way through the Black Hills. "Highball," art by Sam Glanzman; Over time, railroads develop automatic semaphore systems to enhance safety. "Casey's Last Ride," script by Wallace Saunders (original); Casey Jones climbs the ladder of railroading jobs to become an engineer; In 1900 he sacrifices his life to save passengers by staying at his post to slow the train down. "Today and Tomorrow," art by John Tartaglione; Review of the history of railroads and their then-current use, and speculation about their use in the future. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Illustrated Story of Trains!"

Softcover (Spiralbound), 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $14.99.