Comic books in 'Atomic war', graded by CGC

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Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. Captain Buck Vinson and his tough-guy commandos storm a Communist beach after their atomic sub is sunk. Buck and Jim capture a Communist general on Galapagos (!), but now they must get him back to friendly territory. Shot down over China, pilot Jerry catches a ride with a USO troupe. Operation Wolverine; Commandos Blitz a Red Invasion; Underground Action; Zero Hour Ahead; Private Thistlewait: Perfect Fit; Dangerous Flight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Ayers. Stories and art by Dick Ayers and others. Fago Magazines, the small press of artist Al Fago, picks up the Cold War-paranoia series about a future where "atomic" weapons replace conventional ones. The previous publisher was St. John. One-page speculations on future warfare include infantry soldiers wearing jetpacks or traveling by rocket. A longer story predicts the Space Race for 1972, as an American astronaut risks his life to save his Soviet competitor. Martha copes with the stress of being married to Jeff, a Cold War jet pilot. A grim story speculates on what would happen if an atomic bomb was dropped on an American city. Atom Age Infantry; The Rescue; Dig In; Don't Surface; The Command That Will Never Be Used; My Rival; Fix Bayonets; The Day the Bomb Falls; Commandos Strike from Outer Space. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The war comic formerly called Attack updates itself for the nuclear era. Stories of horrific atomic warfare include Tomorrows War, Operation Paratrooper and the ironically titled The Situation Is Well in Hand. Stories and art by Harry Harrison, Vic Carrabotta and Vince Napoli. Cover by Napoli. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Atomic War! (1952) #1. Indicia indicates this was published by Junior Books, Inc.; however, the Ace logo is on the cover. Reel in horror as a nuclear sneak attack from the Russians leads to the utter annihilation of New York City, Detroit, and Chicago! Stories include "The Sneak Attack," "Berlin Powder Keg," and "Counterattack!" Two page text story, "Operation Haystack." These shocking stories will awaken every American to "the dangers, the horror, and utter futility of WAR!" Remember -- "only a strong America can avert World War III!!!" Cover price $0.10.

Written by Michael Benedetto. Art by Antonio Fuso. Cover by Mike Collins. A hard-boiled pop-culture sensation re-created for comics. In L.A., there's one man you want behind the wheel. Just tell him where and when. He doesn't take part, doesn't know anyone, doesn't carry a weapon. He drives, and he's the best. Ride along as James Sallis' lean nü-noir masterpiece unfolds onto the sun-bleached streets of Los Angeles in this exciting 4-part comic book adaptation. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Bill Everett cover. Contains three original features accompanied by comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Hydroman" by Bill Everett; "Reg'lar Fellers" by Gene Byrnes; "Flyin' Jenny" by Russell Keaton; "Star Flashes" by Charles Bruno; "The Purple Zombie" by Tarpe Mills; "Sergeant Stoney Craig" by Frank Rentfrow and Don Dickson; "Dinky Dinkerton" by Art Huhta (as Jim Wallace); "Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire" by Bob Moore and Carl Pfeufer; "Idioddities" by Jack Romer; "Mann of India" by Tarpe Mills; "Bill and Davey" by James P. McCague; "Dare-devils of Destiny" by Frank Rentfrow and Don Dickson; "Gordon Fife and the Boy King" by Bob Moore and Jim Hales; "Amaze A Minute" by Arnold; "Tad of the Tanbark" by Bob Moore and Carl Pfeufer; and "Kitty Moran and her Hound" by Jack Romer. "Death in a Box" text story by E. Albert Willard, illustrated by Everett. Indicia states "Reg'lar Fellers Heroic Comics". 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Autobiographical account of the Hiroshima bombing in comic book form. Story, Art and Cover by Keiji Nakazawa. One of the earliest Japanese manga translated into English, originally published in Japans Shonen Jump, and later inspiring Nakazawas Barefoot Gen series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

Circa 1994. (W) Steve Canizales (A) Steven Weismann. One-shot comic released in conjunction with the independent record album Mirv Cosmodrome. 6 5/8" x 10 1/4", b&w, 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Written by Yves H. Art and cover by Hermann. May 1997, Russia, north of the Arctic Circle: A border patrol rookie receives a distress call from the long-abandoned Station 16, uninhabited since the heyday of massive nuclear testing more than thirty years ago. When he and his squad fly out to investigate the call, they find an injured man who claims that the rookie was his attacker-and suddenly a nuclear explosion blasts the sky! Presented in English for the first time! Published in collaboration with Strip Art Features. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.