War Heroes (1963 Charlton) comic books

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In a true soldier's tale, "Manila John" Basilone survives Guadalcanal to meet this destiny at Iwo Jima. Cpl. Ludlow doesn't want to be a war hero, but when all the commanding officers are killed at Normandy, he has no choice but to take charge. In a true sailor's tale, Samuel Dealey commands a US Navy submarine during WWII. Machine Gun Hero; Grounded Heroes; The Reluctant Hero; Spot a Spy; Hero of the Sulu Sea. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Luis Dominguez, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. This issue focuses on future President John F. Kennedy's service on PT Boat 109 during WWII. The JFK story was printed while Kennedy was still in the White House. A Marine sacrifices himself during the Battle of Iwo Jima. An encounter with French civilians and a Nazi general causes Jiggs to wonder what war has made of him, in a story with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. John F. Kennedy: Hero of the Pacific; A Marine Dies; Boot Camp; The Loner; This Is the Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Sgt. Ruffner refuses to give in, even after his bomber is shot down and he is captured by the Gestapo. A Marine struggles to rescue his buddy Morrie after Morrie is buried alive in the debris from an exploded mortar shell. Hartmann's tank unit is just supposed to locate the Nazi forces at a high mountain pass, but when they're detected, it turns into a fight. Gestapo Trial; Death on a Hillside; The Young Enemy; Turkana Tribesmen and Trouble; Death Wears a Mask; Opened Pass. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Waselovich is seasick after being assigned to submarine duty, but he still manages to keep it together under fire. An inexperienced new ensign aboard the PT boat is quickly tagged as a "foul ball" because of his by-the-book attitude. In a true soldier's tale, Major Howie's actions in capturing the French town of Saint Lo earn him the name "The Major of St. Lo." Sea-Sick Hero; Life of 1 Marine; Weak Man; 80 Angels; Eyes and Ears Alert; The Major of St. Lo! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In a true airman's tale, "Hammerin' Hank" Elrod earns the Medal of Honor for his defense of Wake Island during WWII. A young soldier helps save a squad during the Normandy invasion, but they don't learn his identity until later. In a true Marine's tale, Pfc. Donald Ruhl makes the ultimate sacrifice to save his fellow Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Wake Island Warrior; Jump into Darkness; Our Enemies Are Legion; He Gave It All He Had; Hero of Suribachi. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In a true Marine's tale, combat engineer Bonnyman receives the posthumous Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa. Another true tale focuses on John Bulkeley, the PT boat captain whose career inspired the book and film "They Were Expendable." Tank gunnery Sgt. McCard sacrifices himself to save his crew during the Battle of Saipan. Hero of Tarawa; Saipan Sacrifice; Viva Liberty; He Died for His Comrades!; Attack at Dawn; The Saga of Motor-Torpedo-Boat Squadron #3. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Stories and art by Bill Molno, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Pilot Roy Summerhill struggles to survive in the Pacific after being shot down over the Battle of Truk. In a true soldier's tale, Sgt. Joseph Sadowski goes back to make sure no man is left behind. When Farlo and Hummell are assigned to the same unit in Korea, Farlo accuses Hummell of cowardice when they were at the front in WWII. Shot Down at Truk; One of Georgies Boys; Bail Out!; Play of a Pigeon; 2nd Time Around. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Bushwhacked, inks by Vince Colletta; Korean War story of an ambush by North Korean soldiers posing as South Korean allies. The Big Hero, pencils by Bill Molno; Captain Dorin and PFC Roper blow up a Japanese bridge during WWII; PFC Roper earns the Congressional Medal of Honor. Pillbox Commando, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Lt. Lyons is killed during the battle for the Marshall Islands during WWII protecting the Marines in his command. "Lord Awaji" text story. "Picket Ship," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Story of Lt Roger Willson Brow who went down with his ship in the Pacific in WWII. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A fighter pilot hears the voice of his brother when he confronts the Nazi pilot who shot his brother down. Captured after parachuting into the Normandy invasion, Cpl. Ulrich aches to escape a POW camp and get back to the war, in a story with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. Marines resist the idea of the first bullet-proof vests during the Korean War. When a Brother Dies; The Miracle Vest; Picket Ship; Get That Guerrilla; P.O.W.'s War!; Waiting; The Day I Earned My Pay. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A tank crew in Korea approaches a village that seems to be free of enemy troops. Tough drill instructor Holpert shows a different side of himself when he goes out for combat duty during the Korean War. The other sailors make fun of the guy they call "Big Stoop," until the day of the kamikaze attack on the ship. A Friendly Village; The Famous P-38; The D.I. Chickened Out!; Vibrations; The Mad Captain; Big Stoop; America's Wonderful Defeat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After surviving a near-miss artillery shell, an Army captain begins behaving erratically on the battlefield. Capt. Leeds alienates his men with his no-nonsense leadership style. Plus the story of the destroyer-submarine skirmish that was the first American battle of WWII, on the morning of December 7th, 1941. Victory for Cowards; The First Shot Fired in the War With Japan; Black Sheep; Strong Point; Walter Wins; The C. O. Nobody Liked. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Nick risks staying behind in a damaged tank to stop a MiG during the Korean war. After getting a Dear John letter from Nellie back home, Beckett throws himself into battle on the Korean front, in a story that may be the work of future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Sgt. Crozier explores the underground caves and tunnels during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Habits of a Hero; They Also Serve; Going North; The Rising Sun Sets; Soldiers Always; Buried Alive. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A hero of Iwo Jima, Crane has difficulty commanding respect from his new men when he's sent to Korea. Terril has been assigned to clear an island with his tractor, and he doesn't care if there are still enemy soldiers stationed on it or not. Supply-truck driver Mullins would rather be driving a tank, and that's how he drives his truck through enemy lines. Plus a one-pager about the Navajo code-talkers of WWII. Hey, Hero; Indian Talk; The Contract Man; 200 to 1; Encounter; Warrior at the Wheel. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Rocke Mastroserio. The captain had six men... they faced thousands... there was only one chance to stop the screaming red horde... it was suicide, but it had to be done in "Roadblock", where a Marine squad stays behind and blocks the Korean advance. "Night Raid"; General Buckley is captured by the Germans; His driver rescues him from Nazi interrogators. "Kentucky Rifle" text article. "You Can't Teach Courage To A Coward"; Dillon learns how to fight the Japanese in the jungles. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. During a night patrol at Guadalcanal, Joe encounters Axis forces. Bombers face treacherous odds over Berlin, until the P-47 fighter escort joins the war. A medic in WWII New Guinea follows natives to a downed and injured pilot. Alone in the North African desert, Pvt. Meacham still manages to capture a Nazi tank crew. Thunder Over Berlin; Hey, Joe! Help Me! Hey, Joe! Medic!; The First Shot; Only One Marine; Mercy Mission; Afrika Korps and Pvt. Meacham. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Mulie is so tough that he's got his Sgt. stripes tattooed on his bicep, but Lt. "Brains" tries to convince him that air support is the way to win Murder Mountain. Soldiers in Vietnam have trouble telling friend from foe. Marines prepare for a landing on an Axis-held Pacific island. Mulie and the Brain on Murder Mountain; Unfinished Business; Non Combatant; The Beach; The Super Weapon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Owen McCarron. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A novice commander in Korea doesn't get the word that the advance has been cancelled, and none of his men follow him up the hill. Young soldiers prepare for the Battle of the Bulge. Pilot Lt. Bogen struggles to make it back to safety after being shot down over an Axis-held island. A Leader of Men; Teamwork for Trouble; Roadblock at Bastogne; Fallen Eagle; The Victors! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. US soldiers in WWII must enter a hideout full of retreating SS officers. An infantry unit faces tanks at Pyongyang in Korea. During Vietnam, a soldier tries to stall for time in a Viet Cong-held village. Operation Rathole; Defective Is Effective; Push at Pyongyang; Viet Cong Village; The German Victories That Lost The War in WWI. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The crew of the 'Happy Hanna' earns a reputation as "goof-offs," but when combat breaks out, they are handy to have around. Captured by enemy forces in Korea, Runt and Mickey are forced to participate in a propaganda film, but use the props to turn the tables on their captors. Four soldiers, including a wounded commander, are left behind when enemy forces surround a Viet Cong Village. Victory For Peking; Meet a Military Genius; Siege of Quong Dhu; As Good as They Had to Be; The Goof-Offs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Norman Nodel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The crew of a bomber over Berlin are aided by a fighter pilot who was apparently shot down three days before. A terrified paratrooper drops into the combat zone in Vietnam. While exploring his ancestral village during WWII, American soldier Dom encounters a Nazi ambush. Phantom Over Berlin; Quick Think; Drop into Terror; The Underground War; The Ambush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A pilot learns there's no sense trying to "play it safe" flying against the Korean air force. Cpl. Dijon sees more action than he expects while bringing a wounded soldier back from the front. Capt. Dahler tries to prove to the men of B Company that he's not a coward. Plus the history of flaming arrows. An Average Guy; Jeep Driver; The Decoy; Flaming Arrow; Relieved of Command. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Morris Waldinger, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Captain Colson races to capture a damaged U-boat and its crew after a skirmish in the North Sea. A fighter pilot is shot down by the dreaded "Peking Panther," but will his parachute make it to the ground? US soldiers try to hold their nerve and their position in the face of withering attack from Nazi forces. Sunken Prize; We Still Have the Hill; Peking Panther; The Plot That Failed; The Supermen and the Sheep. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Sam Glanzman, Bill Fraccio, Bill Molno, Morris Waldinger and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Under fire, a soldier gets to find out what he's really made of, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Bomber's tail-gunner "Rooster" realizes that he's the last of his original group who hasn't been killed or wounded yet, in a story with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. A pilot spots a hidden Nazi aircraft factory, and must escape a POW camp to reveal it to Allied intelligence. Plus a vintage ad for an "Atomic Age Air Rifle." Chicken in the Coop; Why Spy; Secret of Stalag 31; The New Breed; No Glory Left! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Miguel A. Repetto, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A soldier drafted into Vietnam tries to figure out why he's there, in a story (and cover) that reflected many soldiers' experiences during 1967. Infantry soldiers in Korea finally meet the pilot who has saved them so many times. Rogano and a surviving Nazi captain have a confrontation in a bombed-out town. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "Polaris Nuclear Sub" - for kids. Mighty Hunter; Meng the Magnificent; The Enemies; Over There 1917; Why? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Miguel A. Repetto and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Miguel A. Repetto, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A clerical unit is forced into combat when the Nazis take the town where they're headquartered. A tank crew runs into a Nazi ambush on their way to rendezvous with Patton's forces. A pilot shot down over Vietnam tries to survive with the help of a Special Forces officer. The Cornered Rats; Lonely Lulu; The Seaman on the Murmansk Run; The Power of the Bow; Red Bait! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Miguel A. Repetto, Bill Montes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A WWI Allied air unit terrorized by a German ace is aided by a mysterious pilot only known as The Headsman, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. A bomber crew lands on a remote Pacific island, only to discover an Axis sub has also taken shelter there. Infantry soldiers in Korea finally meet the pilot who has saved them so many times. A mysterious major takes command of the Dog Company for an assault on a hill. Forced Landing; The Headsman; Always Alert; Those Who Lived; A Dead Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Will Franz, Jack Abel, Bill Montes, and Ernie Bache. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A fighter pilot struggles to save his brother, flying a damaged bomber over a burning Tokyo. The Devil's Brigade makes its debut, a team created by Will Franz and Sam Glanzman, creators of The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz. This story is the first of a two-parter; the second part appears in Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton) #79. Through the Firestorm; Chou the Conqueror; Thin Armor; Fox Hunt Part 1. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.