Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1950-1959

"Challenge Under Fire" text story. "Yalu Death Squad," pencils by Gene Colan; A group of Marines and a South Korean fighter clear out a dam. "Foxhole Escapade"; Biff Barnes gets a letter but doesn't have time to read it until he clears out a few North Korean machine gun nests; When he reads it, he finds out he's been drafted; Private Jackson wants to rush into action. "The Big Freeze," pencils by Matt Baker; Canteen Kate has a plan to steal a General's air conditioner for her canteen. "Mission Accomplished"; When Leatherneck Jack and Monte Wilson accidentally capture some Korean soldiers they are taken off KP duty and have to learn to fight. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The lure of these early issues is the military-comedy series featuring redheaded military mascot Canteen Kate. Kate causes comic chaos when she auditions for an upcoming stage performance for the troops, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack is trapped in the target area of the Marine Corps' own rocket attack, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Meanwhile, his buddies Monte and Gum travel toward a hidden enemy outpost at Junkyard Junction. Plus two more Colan stories. Cover by Baker. Frontline Private; Leatherneck Jack: Blitz at Junkyard Junction; Canteen Kate: Call to Arms; Front Line Snafu; Disguised for Death!; Enemy Breakthrough. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Fran Matera. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate tries to alter her pal's ill-fitting uniform, but first she needs the right fabric from the supply depot, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and his pals face a cacophony of auditory assaults, as well as a fog-shrouded grenade attack, in a story that may feature early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Separated from his unit, Biff starts a landslide to subdue the enemy soldiers who wounded his pal Smokey. Tough Luck Makes a Hero; Leatherneck Jack; Canteen Kate: Tailor Maid; Tripoli Shores: Detour to Destruction; Guerrillas Die at Dawn; Danger Ahead; Gallantry in Action. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After a collection of pin-up photos is destroyed, Canteen Kate volunteers to recreate them herself, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and his team make a desperate attempt to take an enemy fort that has resisted air and sea attacks, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores and his buddies parachute behind enemy lines to rescue a captured American agent. Leatherneck Jack: Trail of the Tokyo Terrorist; Packaged Peril; Canteen Kate: Candid Cutie; Experiment with Death; Tripoli Shores: Fugitives from the Firing Squad; The Bobsledding Wildcats. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Gene L. Coon, Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate tries to put Al in the General's good graces when she finds out the General loves gardening, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Tokyo on leave, Leatherneck Jack sets out to track down a missing buddy last seen with a Russian dancer named Olga, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. A Marine sergeant in Korea stumbles on trouble when he sees a sampan ship carrying contraband. Plus an early prose story by future Star Trek screenwriter Gene L. Coon, a veteran of Korea and WWII. Cover by Baker. Tankers Test; Tripoli Shores: Operation Rescue; Canteen Kate: Ready…Aim…Fire!; Express to Extinction; Major Error; Leatherneck Jack: Strategy for Suicide. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Charles F. X. Houts, Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate hates to see her buddies digging ditches, so she tries to help out with a steam shovel, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and Monte target an enemy ammunition dump behind enemy lines, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores meets with the mysterious guerrilla leader known only as The Tiger. Cover by Baker. Patrol Duty; Tripoli Shores: The Mysterious Tiger; Canteen Kate: Foxhole Floozie; Armored Death; Leatherneck Jack: The Big Blast; Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh: Flying High. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After Al accidentally breaks the Colonel's vase, Canteen Kate thinks she can put it back together, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and Monte are assigned to learn if the enemy is using a sacred temple for military purposes, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Biff and Smokey stow away on a freight train and find themselves deep in enemy territory. Cover by Baker. Have You Heard This One?; Tripoli Shores: Ivan the Terrible; Canteen Kate: Say It with Flour; Leatherneck Jack: Mountain Murder; Biff & Smokey: Round Trip Ticket to Danger; Private Thistlewait: Left Out; The Lighter Side; Quips and Queries. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Mort Drucker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Needing a Quonset hut, Canteen Kate concocts a rendezvous with a Carmen Miranda-like actress, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack finds a stray Korean ox that is perfect for a special mission, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores and his sidekick Pt. Woods are discharged from the Korean War, only to have their plane crash-land in the Philippines. Plus a story featuring early art from future Mad magazine legend Mort Drucker. Cover by Baker. Tripoli Shores: Mustered for Mayhem; Canteen Kate: Lieutenants, Beware; Leatherneck Jack: Battlefield Barbecue; Hit the Dirt; Fun Time; The Lighter Side. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Gene Colan and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and Monte must rescue two Allied soldiers after their plane is shot down over enemy lines, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Knowing he is soon to be transferred to a desk job, Sgt. Gale elects to make his last stand on a Korean battlefield. The other Marines hate Davey's guitar playing, until it proves to turn the tide when they are trapped on the battlefield. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Danger Patrol; Tripoli Shores: Rapid-Fire Eviction; One-Man Army; Just an Old Leatherneck; Quips and Queries; Gag Bag; Davey's Guitar! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gene Colan. Stories and art by Gene Colan and Mort Drucker. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack introduces a rookie squad to front-line combat, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Engineers struggle to bridge the untamed Yan River, in a story that may feature early art by future comics legend Ross Andru. Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh take a dangerous assignment just to get away from Sgt. Kennedy, in a story featuring early art from future Mad magazine legend Mort Drucker. Plus some one-pagers by Drucker. Cover by Colan. The Impossible Bridge at Yan River; Curious Facts About Marines; Leatherneck Jack: The Night in Devil's Pocket; Marine Oddities; Thrilling Exploits of Fighting Marines; Fun Time; The Lighter Side; Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh: Short Road to Trouble! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Gene Colan and John Tartaglione. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack tries to rescue vital supplies from a sunken transport, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Curly believes his high-school track medal is his lucky charm in battle. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Bottoms Up or Die; Marine Oddities; Wire Tap; Comedy Column; Leatherneck Jack: The Green Squad at Red Ridge; Short Cut to Suicide; Gag Bag; Lucky Piece. Final issue published by St. John; Charlton resumed the series two years later with issue #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Gene Colan and John Tartaglione. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate needs an air conditioner for the camp break room, so she decides to steal one from the General's office, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Marines are joined by a South Korean soldier in a mission to an enemy-held dam, in a story with art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Biff's draft notice finally catches up to him on the battlefield in Korea. Cover by Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Yalu Death Squad; Foxhole Escapade; Purple Heart Potato; The Big Freeze; Mission Accomplished; Challenge Under Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After a collection of pin-up photos is destroyed, Canteen Kate volunteers to recreate them herself, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and his team make a desperate attempt to take an enemy fort that has resisted air and sea attacks, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores and his buddies parachute behind enemy lines to rescue a captured American agent. Cover by Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Trail of the Tokyo Terrorist; Packaged Peril; Canteen Kate: Candid Cutie; Experiment with Death; Tripoli Shores: Fugitives from the Firing Squad; The Bobsledding Wildcats. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate causes comic chaos when she auditions for an upcoming stage performance for the troops, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack is trapped in the target area of the Marine Corps' own rocket attack, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Meanwhile, his buddies Monte and Gum travel toward a hidden enemy outpost at Junkyard Junction. Plus two more Colan stories. Cover by Baker. Frontline Private; Leatherneck Jack: Blitz at Junkyard Junction; Canteen Kate: Call to Arms; Front Line Snafu; Disguised for Death!; Enemy Breakthrough. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles F. X. Houts, Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate hates to see her buddies digging ditches, so she tries to help out with a steam shovel, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and Monte set out to destroy an enemy ammunition dump behind enemy lines, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores meets with the mysterious guerrilla leader known only as The Tiger. Patrol Duty; Tripoli Shores; Canteen Kate: Foxhole Floozie; Danger in Disguise; Leatherneck Jack: The Big Blast; Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh: Flying High. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Sal Trapani, Pete Morisi and Dick Giordano. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A by-the-book colonel in Korea gets a new driver who's a real loose cannon. A Marine sergeant tries to keep his battlefield acts of heroism anonymous, so his platoon will get all the credit. Sgt. McCan is considered too old for combat duty, but then his most prized possession is placed in jeopardy, in an early story with art by Pete Morisi. The Colonel's Jeep; Bashful Hero; Haggerty's Hill; Danger in Disguise; Heroes or Hooligans; Re-Tread. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In order to get out of KP duty, a Marine private volunteers for a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. An out-of-shape mess sergeant in Korea proves that when the chips are down, he's still a Marine. Quigley and Beals, formerly the stars of Toby's Fightin' Leathernecks, fight to win the affections of two Navy nurses. Pinky's Beachhead; Butterball; K. P. Ain't So Bad!; Tightwad Tad; Playground Jungle; Quigley and Beals: The Neatest Nurse in the Navy; Smile-A-Whiles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After his brother Billy is killed in combat, Jerry ignores orders in favor of a one-man war against the enemy. Old Sarge's Korean-conflict troops don't believe his heroic stories from WWII, until they see him in action. Soldier Tanglefoot Jones is captured by Korean forces and manages a desperate escape, but the enemy is close behind. One Man's War; Old Sarge; Must Be a Marine; Ozark Fighter!; Little Lady of Seoul. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Boot-camp soldiers complaining under the rigorous command of Sgt. Moller learn why he's so tough on them. The Marine they call "Peaceful Mike" is left to fend for himself in a Cold War town, but one Peaceful Mike is enough. Bolton learns why the band of misfits he's been assigned is called "the Tigers." Drill, Drill, Drill; Stragglin' Sam; Peaceful Mike; Ballistics Talking; Out of the Reds; Every Man a Tiger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Bazooka-squad duo Bull and Red squabble during their down time, but are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. A Marine finds himself fighting in Korea alongside an Army unit, but their combat techniques are wildly different. A Marine squad tries to adjust after their best soldier is shipped home, and the replacement seems to be a country bumpkin. Bazooka Team; The Best Outfit in the World; Marine Paul Jones; One Battle, One Marine; The Marines Are Coming; The Replacement. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sid Check, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine "Skinny" keeps re-enlisting throughout the conflicts of the early 20th century, no matter how many times he promises himself it's the last time. A Marine sergeant explains to his superiors exactly why he went AWOL. Tired of hearing Pvt. Clark complain about the way he runs the company, a colonel puts Clark in charge of things for a day. One Hitch Gyrene; The Bluff That Worked; A.W.O.L.; Have a Hill?; Let's Get Casey; C.O. for a Day!; A Wing and a Prayer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Chic Stone, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines battle to take the island of Saipan against heavy resistance during WWII. Carney and Stash only take a break from fighting each other when the enemy gets in the way. Ace Marine Jack dislikes foxholes, until he learns a lesson about cover under fire. Saipan Beachhead; Carneys Classic Profile; Fear of Battle; Trapped; The Big Foxhole; The Feud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Don Perlin, Ken Battefield, Sal Trapani, Rocke Mastroserio and unknown. Featuring: "Breakthrough"; "Yuh Never Had It So Good!"; "The Taste of Fear"; "Fire at My Flags"; "The Lonely Marine"; "Parade Ground Marine"; "Tank Vs Marine"; "Two Hour Truce"; "The Amazing Legion"; "A Marine-Type Picnic!"; "Army of Generals"; and the 1-page story "The Amazing Legion"! Plus: 2-page text story "Survival at Sea"! Also: 2-page text article "Early Projectile Throwers"! 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

100 page giant. "The Planning Stage" (art by Sid Check), "The Convoy's long Road to Iwo Jima," "The Softenin' Up," "The Japanese Defense and Weapons," "K-Gun Victory," "D-day, H-hour," "Beached" (art by Sam Glanzman), "Making a Marine," "Pillbox Town," "Thirty-Year Man," "Was It Worth It?" (art by Check), "New Guinea Madness" (art by Check), "The Kill," "Lee's Surrender at Appomattox" (art by Check), "Von Runstedt's Bridge" (art by Glanzman), "Flank Speed" (art by Glanzman), "Landing Party Expendable," and "20 Fatal Yards." Rocke Mastroserio cover pencils, Vince Alascia cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Bronski gets stripped of his stripes just before Korea for a disciplinary action, but at heart he's still a Marine sergeant. In a story that reflects attitudes of its era, Asian-American Joe must prove himself in battle and even take enemy fire before he is accepted as a Marine. Capt. Canby and his special squad are called in when the top brass wants a vital enemy resupply bridge "snafued a little." Invisible Strips; Test at Tarawa!; The Bill Collector; The Monjo River Battle; K. P. Marine; One Night Stand. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A single Marine left behind on an island takes on enemy troops by himself. A WWI soldier grows to hate the constant gas drills, but he will hate the gas even more. A lone Marine is cut off from his unit during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Major Hard-Nose; Making a Marine; Gas Drill!; Grenade Raid; Ammo Detail. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A battle involving guerrilla forces in WWII Philippines leads to a court-martial for the lieutenant in charge, who must explain why he struck an officer and fled. Lone Marine Luke runs a desperate race against enemy forces to get back to safe territory. Plus a speculative technical story about future munitions, including the "triangular bullet" and "strategic nuclear weapons on the battlefield." The Marine Hunt; The Gun to Win World War III?; Luzon Court-Martial; The Nursemaids of Rotten Ridge; Lesson in the Boondocks. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Ken Battefield. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The WWII Battle of Guadalcanal is recounted from the Marine perspective, in a three-part story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. After the invasion of Guadalcanal is achieved, Sgt. Kennedy and his men move to Henderson Field and the Battle of Bloody Ridge. Then they must take out an ammo dump before the Battle is over. In another story, a Marine sergeant freezes up in combat. The Road Back: Guadalcanal! Part I; The Battle of Bloody Ridge! Part II; "Well Done, Marines!": Part III; Luzon Patrol; The Hotchkiss Machine Gun; Murfee Learned Fear. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Ken Battefield. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Sgt. LaFarge reluctantly complies when ordered to train South Korean soldiers in Marine combat tactics , in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Infantry Marines board a Naval vessel for a dangerous mission to Island X, and find themselves out of their element. (One panel includes a sailor reading Fightin' Navy.) A Marine flying fighter jets in WWII can't resist joining the fight on foot after he lands. Plus a one-page history of the Marines by Glanzman that includes a description of their latest "weapon," the helicopter. The Sergeant's Pal; Dangerous Mission; By Land, Sea, Air; The Iron Man Platoon; The Lost Squad; Senoji to Safety; The Sergeant's Last Flight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Deegan gets a reputation as a coward after he is the sole survivor of a Marine squad in Guadalcanal, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During WWI, Marines are pinned down in no-man's-land by enemy fire. A Marine contemplates the unseen enemy on the battlefield. Run, Rabbit, Run!; The Devil Dogs!; The Search; Assault Team!; The Unseen! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.