Showcase #3 is an issue of the series Showcase (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1956.
Synopsis for "The Frogmen!"
Doug had joined the Navy's Frogmen unit to prove himself, but his short stature has his teammates dubbing him "sardine". Though excelling during the training exercises, and saving one teammate from a vicious shark, he is still mocked for his diminutive size.
A mission to destroy an enemy cruiser is given to Doug's team. This may be his last chance to win the respect of his peers. When the enemy spots them and sends their own divers to chase them off, Doug swims ahead to attach the explosive device to the bottom of the boat while the others hold them off. The ship is destroyed, and Doug is given praise for his heroics by his team. They decide he needs a new name, since "sardine" is too small for a big hero.
Appearing in "The Frogmen!"
Featured Characters:
- Doug "Sardine" (frogman trainee) (First appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- "Shark" (frogman trainee) (Single appearance)
- "Whale" (frogman trainee) (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Raiders
Other Characters:
- Jack (young boy) (Flashback only)
- Al (young boy) (Flashback only)
Locations:
- Naval Training Base
- Pacific Ocean
- The waters off a small island
Items:
- Explosive Depth Charges
Vehicles:
- Plane
- Enemy Submarine (Destroyed)
- Enemy Cruiser (Destroyed)
Notes
- There are three parts to the story;
- The Making of a Frogman!
- Flying Frogmen!
- Silent War!
- There is a two paged feature in this issue, "The First Frogmen!" telling the history of the underwater troops.
- A short, one-paged comic strip, "Freddy the Frogman", is printed in this issue.
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