Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1977
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Issue #133
Published Oct 1977 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After surviving WWII and going back home to his farm, Capt. Keenan is called back into flying a fighter plane when the Korean War erupts. During WWII, the conflict between Marines Boyd and Kendall reaches a deadly confrontation. Plus the story of the Battle of Okinawa. Clay Pigeon; Private War; The Little Fink; Okinawa, the Last Island; The Sniper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #134
Published Dec 1977 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The WWII bomber "Lucky Lady" earns its name, in a story with some great plane art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. During WWII, a Marine stranded on an Axis-occupied island decides to give a bombing raid some ground support. Lucky Lady; Island Hopping; The Green Ghost; Bull Pen Marine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
