Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1972

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine pilot Gordon dogfights with Axis Zeroes while escorting bombers over the Solomon Islands, in a WWII story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During Guadalcanal, Cpl. Manotti sets out to rescue PFC Calhoun for personal reasons: He wants another chance at winning back his poker stake. Marines find a different enemy than the one they were looking for when they land in the wrong spot during an island invasion. A historical retelling of the WWII Battle of Midway. But the real historical interest in this issue is a look at the various dangers of the Vietnam conflict, revealing American attitudes to the war in 1972. True Friend!; Just a Marine; The Turning Point: Midway: June 3rd, 1942; The Phantom Company; Agile in the Mind; The Other Enemies! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. While escorting a film crew through the jungle, Shotgun Harker and Chicken venture into a safe village that turns out to be full of enemy soldiers, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Sgt. Lennard tries to teach his men a simple but vital skill: how to act without thinking under fire. Captured by an Axis sub crew after being shot down, Lt. Moore seeks a chance to alert his Marine squad. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Smile - Youre On Combat Camera; Where Is Eddie Moore?; Someones Gotta Do It!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Cold Clue; The Rifleman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun Harker survives when his chopper is shot down, but seeking revenge on the enemy troops that shot him down is a crazy idea. Lt. Langley is a hospital ship's only hope during a WWII kamikaze attack. Korea has about finished Cpl. Dolman's resolve, until newly arrived Pfc. Turner gives him a kick in the pants. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Charley Trap!; The Last Days; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Lost Face; Listen ta Me, Boot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, a battalion's tough new commander is a by-the-book hardcase who wins the resentment of every soldier there. After an enemy attack, Edmunds and an injured captain are separated from the rest of their unit. Plus a Shotgun and Chicken story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. The cover, possibly by Sal Gentile, features the Pledge of Allegiance. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Viet Cong Victim; The Colonel Was a Creep!; Mistaken for a Marine!; Devil's Double. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Don Perlin. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Bill Molno, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A medic who has sworn not to kill faces a moral choice when the blinded soldier he is tending is surrounded by enemy forces, in a story with art (and cover) by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Shot down over Axis-occupied Philippines, Marine Gus must escape, but will the natives of Luzon help him, or turn him in? In Vietnam, Shotgun and Chicken are ambushed by enemy soldiers, upon which Chicken promptly faints. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Voice of the Enemy; One Crummy Marine!; Sam Spolo: Catch the Courier; Kamikaze; I Cannot Kill! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Marines are shocked when Mulie is sent to liberate a school, because he's famous for not taking prisoners. Lt. Davis, court-martialed for surrendering to the enemy, tells his side of the story, in a tale with art (and cover) by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In Vietnam, Shotgun and Chicken must baby-sit a contentious US senator visiting the front. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Senator and the Dumb Marine; The Day Hell Froze Over!; Sam Spolo The Spy Master: The Tukahana Tape; When The Crunch Comes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Ron "Rock" Tillis goes from hero to legend in his last days, in a story written by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. Two soldiers, one American and one Japanese, are trapped together in a cave on Iwo Jima, in a tale with art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. In Vietnam, Shotgun Harker and Chicken target a Viet Cong ammo dump. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Toughest Marine in Combat Zone C; The Hero!; The Victims!; Trouble and Treason. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.