Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton) comic books 1957

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko (credited as Rebel), Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Pete Morisi. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A British sergeant disguises himself as a German officer and infiltrates Rommel's tank command in North Africa. A cargo mule named Clarence saves the day during the Civil War, in a story with early art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A sergeant's order to keep a Korean prisoner alive while the unit tries to avoid enemy fire is not popular with the other soldiers. Outfoxing the Desert Fox; Gavins Stupid Mule; The Missing Gatlings; The Prisoner; The Beaut; Kellys Private War; Sleepy Pete; Map Reading. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Maurice Whitman. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Sgt. Kalek shows no fear as he leads his squad into battle, but inside, he's terrified. During WWI, American and enemy troops alike are shocked when Hank, believed dead, turns up alive and...blue? In Korea, a tank battalion tries to hide out from the enemy by taking refuge in a cave and sealing off the entrance with dynamite. The Sergeant Was Afraid; The Man They Left Behind; Lewis Versus Von Zepplin; The Ghost of Argonne Woods; A Prayer; Priority Target; Tank Trap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Despite being descended from a long line of American war heroes, Pvt. Colden is petrified in battle. During the Korean War, Southern country boy "Cotton Jim" won't stop talking about his great-uncle's role in Pickett's Charge during the Civil War. In another story, Pfc. Moore spins tales about his heroism during WWII, but his fellow soldiers in Korea are not impressed. Son of a Hero; Surrender; The Indian Wars; Old Nick's Last Charge; Windy; The Test. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, Sal Trapani, Maurice Whitman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Lucas has never been able to fight back against bullies, until that one day at the 38th Parallel in Korea. Pvt. Mansell has a knack for spotting Axis snipers in WWII's Pacific Theater. An American squad is chosen to draw a Panzer unit out of hiding. Plus a look at the recoilless anti-tank rocket launcher, better known as the bazooka. Nowhere to Run; Sniper; The Double's Double; The Man Behind the Man; Dugout Hero; Bait for a Tiger; In This Corner...The Bazooka. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.