Fightin' Five (1964) comic books 1960-1969

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Bill Molno and Joe Gill. Numbering continues from Space War (1959) #27. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. In this debut issue, Hank Hennesey, Tom-Tom, Irv "the Nerve" Haganah, Frenchy the Fox and Granite Gallero are gathered into "America's Super Squad" and sent on their first mission. Introducing the Fightin Five, Americas Super Squad; The Looter; Jungle Death; The Story of the Medal; American Pioneer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. "The Aztec Destroyers," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Bill Montes, inks by Ernie Bache; The Fightin' Five travel to Mexico to stop the communist Lev from training the Aztec people to be terrorists. 2-page "Ballistics Talking" text story. "The Space Warriors" 1-page story, art by Bill Molno; How wars will be fought in space. "They Made A Man," pencils by Bill Molno; Cleeve is transformed by the Army and Special Forces into a one-man army. "American Pioneer" 1-page story, inks by Dick Giordano; Brief biography of Daniel Boone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Bill Molno and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. When military supplies and civilian vehicles from "General Dynamotors" begin failing, the Five investigate sabotage. But something even more sinister is going on, that ends with Hank and Granite held captive in a rogue rocket nose-cone. Plus fact-based stories about the American West and 1960s-era military transports, the latter in comics form. The Ransom of Big D; The Decadent Democracy; The Indian Wars; The Instant Army; The Phantom of the Sahara. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Bill Molno and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. The team must retake an embassy from terrorists and free the American ambassador. But the sinister General Winh has almost as many tricks as the Fightin' Five. Plus fact-based stories about the O.S.S. - the CIA's WWII-era identity - and WWI's Meuse-Argonne offensive, the latter with art by combat veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. The Many Masks of Doom; The Meuse-Argonne Battle; Two Heroes; The Loners; O.S.S. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Bill Molno and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. Fascist leader Joshua Forbes threatens to take over America with his Appalachian recruits. But trying to get the Fightin' Five to take loyalty oaths was his first mistake. Plus fact-based stories about the US Special Forces and 1960s military tech. Image of Glory; One More Mission; Always Alert; Fightin Facts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Rocke Mastroserio. "Cult Of Black Dragon," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Bill Montes, inks by Ernie Bache; The Black Dragon cult attempts to take over an African nation; The President of the United States sends the Fightin' Five to stop them. 1-page text article "Always Airplanes." "Peace Corps Patsy"; Joe Donohue, a Peace Corps worker, helps a small village stop the bandits who are raiding them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. Trying to help a Middle Eastern king keep his throne from his revolutionary twin brother, the Five encounter Nazi war criminals behind it all. Before it's over, they must escort prisoners across a searing desert on foot. Plus instructional comics showing how to perform judo throws. Death Rode the Red Wind; Cut a Coupon; The Sport of Judo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. The Five are sent to Southeast Asia to take on General Chu and his forces. This story reflects mid-'60s American attitudes toward Vietnam. Plus a profile of the Green Berets that exemplifies the phrase "gung ho." Green Death in Viet Nam; Danger and Delicatessen; The Green Badge of Courage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. The mad scientist Dr. Nijus thinks that if he can control the undersea world, he can control the surface world too. But first he must capture Soviet and American sailors to be his subjects. Plus a look at scuba-diving sunken wrecks for treasure, still a new concept in 1965. Hidden Empire; The Strongsword; The Treasure Pirates. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. Mad genius De Groot schemes to make himself king of the world, even if he has to start a nuclear war to do it. But he'll settle for poisoning all of Paris with nerve gas. Plus instructional comics showing how to perform judo throws. Reign of Evil; Water Wins a Victory; Sport of Judo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. Beneath an active volcano, the F5 confront the mysterious group called S.A.T.A.N., whose leader has a red outfit and cape and carries a pitchfork. S.A.T.A.N. threatens the canals of Venice with sharks, mines and a petroleum spill. Plus instructional comics that attempt to explain why traditional warfare is compromised in the jungles of Vietnam. The Plans of S.A.T.A.N.; American Ingenuity; Man to Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. The F5 goes after Zeru, another would-be world conqueror with missiles and a nuclear sub. But first they must survive and escape Death Island. An underground nuclear test opens a cave that contains living prehistoric reptiles. 5 Trails to Death; The Bicycle Soldier; Experiment 74. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. A sinister female agent of the terrorist organization called D.E.A.T.H. manages to gain control of F5 member Hank Hennessey. But the real draw for this particular issue is the backup story. Diplomat Chris Smith is so dedicated to the cause of peace that he decides he will fight for it. So he becomes the Peacemaker, the first version of the character later revived by DC Comics (and the inspiration for the Comedian from Watchmen). The Agents of D.E.A.T.H.; Introducing: The Peacemaker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. The five battle a monster that strongly resembles Charlton monster Gorgo. But the real enemy is Dr. Aquilla, who is secretly on the monster's side. In the backup story, the Peacemaker tracks warmonger Emil Bork, who sets nations at war with each other and then profits from the results. Monster From the Abyss; Expendable Except; Peacemaker: The War Peddler. Final issue of the original run; the series was revived 14 years later. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.