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Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact (commonly known as Treasure Chest Comics) was a long-running American Catholic children’s comic magazine known for combining entertainment with moral and educational values.
Treasure Chest featured a wide variety of content, including:

• adventure and historical comic stories
• biographies of saints and famous historical figures
• science, sports, and general knowledge features
• puzzles, jokes, and reader activities

Unlike most commercial comics, it was designed to be family-friendly, emphasizing good citizenship, ethics, and faith-based values.

History

•  First published: 1946
• Last issue: 1972
• Publisher: George A. Pflaum (later Pflaum Publishing Group)
• Distribution: Sold mainly through Catholic schools, not newsstands

The magazine was created to provide a wholesome alternative to mainstream comic books at a time when concerns about comic content were growing. During the 1950s–1960s, when comic books were criticized for violence and poor morals, Treasure Chest was widely praised by educators and parents.
It also became notable for publishing early work by future major comic creators, including Joe Orlando, Frank McLaughlin, and Murphy Anderson.

Table of Contents

Fun Page
The Champ's Treasure Hunt!
Acts of the Apostles
JGS's Scratch Pad
These Birds Are Unique Because of Their Beak
Treasure Chest's Science Lab
Chuck White and His Friends
Fun Page
Talking It Over with Father John
Patsy Manners
How to Make a Play Desk
Hannibal Bear

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