Combat (1961-1973 Dell) comic books 1963-1965

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Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. Axis forces deal a heavy blow to the Allied fleet at the Battle of the Java Sea and the Battle of Sunda Strait. A US soldier encounters enemy combatants on Christmas. Action in the Sunda Strait; Commodore Matthew C. Perry; Christmas on Cape Gloucester; Japan; Honor and Glory. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Two issue #8's were printed; this is April-June (cover number is #12-128-306). Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. Axis and Allied forces battle for control of New Guinea during World War II. The Philippines becomes another Pacific battleground. Plus a look at a 14th-century Japanese warrior and the Japanese calendar. Fighting Back in New Guinea; Months; Kusunoki Masashigi, Soldier of Japan; Philippine Defeat; Hours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Two issue #8's were printed; this is July-September (cover number is #12-128-309). Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. Allied soldiers battle for Monte Cassino against unseen enemy troops. The Guadalcanal campaign is a long and bloody chapter in the Pacific conflict of WWII. Plus the ancient weapons of Italy. Cassino Cast; Cassino; Ancient Weapons of Italy; Guadalcanal; Hours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. The Reed brothers are caught up in the Battle of Midway. A Romanian-born American soldier uses his heritage to escape after he's captured by the Nazis. Plus the life of General George Patton, Jr. High Ground; The Battle of Midway; General George Patton Jr.; Out of the Gate. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. A retelling of the Normandy invasion from both sides of the conflict, Allied and Nazi. American POWs cause a train wreck to escape. Plus a look at General Omar Bradley's battles and tactics during World War II. The Normandy Invasion; General Omar N. Bradley; The Train to Nowhere; Secret Weapon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. US Marines think the invasion of Guadalcanal will be over quickly. An American soldier escapes from a POW camp by faking his own death. Plus the life and military career of General Douglas MacArthur. Judo; Guadalcanal; General Douglas MacArthur; Escape the Hard Way; The Great Wall of China. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. A comics history of the Battle of St. Lo. A coastal French town becomes a battlefield after the Normandy invasion. A captured American soldier makes a daring leap to escape. Breakout at St. Lo; Lt. Norman Prince; Escape: Leap for Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover by George Wilson. Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. A comics history of The Battle of Tarawa, a hard-won victory against determined Axis forces. Plus the life and military career of General Douglas MacArthur. Judo; Tarawa; Tarawa Counter-Attack; Tarawa The Final Fury; Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964; Back From the Dead. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Painted cover by George Wilson. Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. A comics history of the Battle of Dunkirk, as British forces hemmed in by the enemy escape across the English Channel. Aided by civilian ships, they endure a desperate running battle to survive. Plus a comics history of the first aircraft carrier. A Mostly Deadly Air Raid; Dunkirk; Channel Battle; Last To Leave; Lord Gort; One By Sea; The First Aircraft Carrier. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Painted cover by Jack Faragasso. Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. A comics history of the Battle in the China Sea. Plus a comics history of the U.S.S. Stevens. Escape. Battle in the China Sea; General Billy Mitchell; Escape. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sam Glanzman . Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. As Nazi Germany targets the distant isle in the Battle of Britain, the tiny nation fights back with fighter planes and dogged determination. A pilot shot down over the English Channel is captured by the Germans. Plus A comics history of the Doolittle Raid, better known as "Thirty Seconds over Tokyo." Wreck the R.A.F.!; Strike the Fighter Fields!; The Decisive Days; The Doolittle Raiders; The Puny, Little Yank. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Gene Colan. Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Sam Glanzman and others. Unlike other war comics of the era, Dell's Combat focused on the events of historic battles, rather than war fiction, with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. Shortly after Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Wake Island becomes the first major victory for Axis forces in the Pacific campaign of World War II. Cover by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Wake Island Attacked; The Valiant Fight; The Last Days; Night Fight; Escape. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.