Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1966

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The soldier chosen to model the Marines on recruiting posters learns about the reality of war when he's shipped out to Guadalcanal. The Fightin' Marines title finally covers the Vietnam War, as Marines learn that fighting there is different than fighting in Korea or WWII. Marines arrive on the Pacific front in WWII, only to learn that their hated drill instructor is now their hated commanding officer. Picture-Book Marine; Mud-and-Sand Soldiers; Hidden Eyes; Nicaraguan Air War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A WWII battle is a chance for two old enemies to settle a dispute from before the war on the battlefield. Guerrilla fighters in Vietnam capture an American captain, and a wounded soldier is sent to find help. A novice sergeant is reluctantly placed in charge of a unit in Korea when he's the senior officer still living. Voice of Victory; The Airmobile Division; Executioners From Hanoi; Johnny Come Lately; The Fire Brigade. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Morris Waldinger and Bill Fraccio. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After an ambush in Vietnam, a Marine sets out to rescue a top Marine commander from his captors. Marines in Vietnam use down-home hunting techniques to deal with guerrillas in the jungle. A tough Marine survives the rest of his WWII outfit, but doesn't get distressed until he loses his chewing tobacco. Viet Nam Mission; The Goddess Gada Goes Great; Invisible Death; Outpost; Too Mean to Die. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A Marine recruit alone in the jungles in WWII must overcome his fear before he can confront enemy troops. A Marine discovers an Axis outpost inside a cave in the islands during WWII. Knocked unconscious during a raid, a WWII Marine awakens to discover the war has gone on without him. Chicken Squad; Marine Movements; The Enemy; The Cave-Man of Iwo Jima; Welcome Back. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Morris Waldinger, Bill Montes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A Marine catches hell from his fellow soldiers after he freezes up on the battlefield. A Marine caught off-guard by an Axis patrol gets unexpected air support from his brother, a Marine pilot, during WWII. Marines track an Axis squadron into the dangerous Poison Swamp. Off the Team; Modern Marines; Saipan Rendezvous; Last Battle; Poison Swamp. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine Braun goes on a desperate mission behind enemy lines under cover of darkness in Korea. Learning that he's just become a father changes Johnny's attitude toward the battlefield. Asian-American Gerry enlists in the Marines during World War II. The Longest Night; With Fire and Flame; Don't Play It Safe; The First Days; I'm Japanese. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.