During World War II comics were being published at an astonishing rate. After all, the Golden Age of the comics began just before the the war...so people were looking for some fantasy to draw them away from the stark realities of what was happening around them. As the war progressed, the comics fought along with our men in uniform. Covers would show Superman beating up on a Japanese aircraft, or Captain America going after Hitler.
Disney did not shy away from doing their part. In this cover from 1944, Donald Duck (dressed up like Uncle Sam) is promoting the purchase of war bonds. This is not the only cover of it's kind as several wartime WDC&S covers depict the Disney characters supporting the war effort. (But you will not find a cover of Goofy grinding away at Hitler's ankle!!)
One final note on this book...the inside back cover actually shows Disney themed insignia's used by various combat groups on their machinery. I always wondered what Disney thought of these caricatures. The fact that they are printed here says he approved!
Until next time...
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