Vince Guerrieri is a journalist and author in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. He's written for publications including Politico, Smithsonian, Popular Mechanics, Mental Floss and Atlas Obscura.

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The comic book "Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact," published 1946-1972, focused on Catholic doctrine and American patriotism. Above are two panels from "God's Gift is Lent," in the first issue, dated March 12, 1946. (Courtesy of Catholic University of America

For decades, a Catholic comic book taught young people about church doctrine, saints and patriotism

Opinion
Culture
Mar 12, 2022

During the golden and silver ages of American comic books, "Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact" offered lessons from the lives of saints, civics clubs and wholesome Catholic youth to middle and high school students through a pop cultural venue.