War Heroes (1963 Charlton) comic books 1963
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Issue #1
Published Feb 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In a true soldier's tale, "Manila John" Basilone survives Guadalcanal to meet this destiny at Iwo Jima. Cpl. Ludlow doesn't want to be a war hero, but when all the commanding officers are killed at Normandy, he has no choice but to take charge. In a true sailor's tale, Samuel Dealey commands a US Navy submarine during WWII. Machine Gun Hero; Grounded Heroes; The Reluctant Hero; Spot a Spy; Hero of the Sulu Sea. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #2
Published Apr 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Luis Dominguez, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. This issue focuses on future President John F. Kennedy's service on PT Boat 109 during WWII. The JFK story was printed while Kennedy was still in the White House. A Marine sacrifices himself during the Battle of Iwo Jima. An encounter with French civilians and a Nazi general causes Jiggs to wonder what war has made of him, in a story with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. John F. Kennedy: Hero of the Pacific; A Marine Dies; Boot Camp; The Loner; This Is the Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #3
Published Jun 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
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Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Sgt. Ruffner refuses to give in, even after his bomber is shot down and he is captured by the Gestapo. A Marine struggles to rescue his buddy Morrie after Morrie is buried alive in the debris from an exploded mortar shell. Hartmann's tank unit is just supposed to locate the Nazi forces at a high mountain pass, but when they're detected, it turns into a fight. Gestapo Trial; Death on a Hillside; The Young Enemy; Turkana Tribesmen and Trouble; Death Wears a Mask; Opened Pass. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #4
Published Aug 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
- Discounted from $6.00.
Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Waselovich is seasick after being assigned to submarine duty, but he still manages to keep it together under fire. An inexperienced new ensign aboard the PT boat is quickly tagged as a "foul ball" because of his by-the-book attitude. In a true soldier's tale, Major Howie's actions in capturing the French town of Saint Lo earn him the name "The Major of St. Lo." Sea-Sick Hero; Life of 1 Marine; Weak Man; 80 Angels; Eyes and Ears Alert; The Major of St. Lo! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #5
Published Oct 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In a true airman's tale, "Hammerin' Hank" Elrod earns the Medal of Honor for his defense of Wake Island during WWII. A young soldier helps save a squad during the Normandy invasion, but they don't learn his identity until later. In a true Marine's tale, Pfc. Donald Ruhl makes the ultimate sacrifice to save his fellow Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Wake Island Warrior; Jump into Darkness; Our Enemies Are Legion; He Gave It All He Had; Hero of Suribachi. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #6
Published Dec 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
- Discounted from $6.00.
$5.40
- Discounted from $6.00.
Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In a true Marine's tale, combat engineer Bonnyman receives the posthumous Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa. Another true tale focuses on John Bulkeley, the PT boat captain whose career inspired the book and film "They Were Expendable." Tank gunnery Sgt. McCard sacrifices himself to save his crew during the Battle of Saipan. Hero of Tarawa; Saipan Sacrifice; Viva Liberty; He Died for His Comrades!; Attack at Dawn; The Saga of Motor-Torpedo-Boat Squadron #3. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
