War Heroes (1963 Charlton) comic books 1963-1965

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.

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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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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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.

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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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.

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Stories and art by Bill Molno, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Pilot Roy Summerhill struggles to survive in the Pacific after being shot down over the Battle of Truk. In a true soldier's tale, Sgt. Joseph Sadowski goes back to make sure no man is left behind. When Farlo and Hummell are assigned to the same unit in Korea, Farlo accuses Hummell of cowardice when they were at the front in WWII. Shot Down at Truk; One of Georgies Boys; Bail Out!; Play of a Pigeon; 2nd Time Around. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Bushwhacked, inks by Vince Colletta; Korean War story of an ambush by North Korean soldiers posing as South Korean allies. The Big Hero, pencils by Bill Molno; Captain Dorin and PFC Roper blow up a Japanese bridge during WWII; PFC Roper earns the Congressional Medal of Honor. Pillbox Commando, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Lt. Lyons is killed during the battle for the Marshall Islands during WWII protecting the Marines in his command. "Lord Awaji" text story. "Picket Ship," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Story of Lt Roger Willson Brow who went down with his ship in the Pacific in WWII. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A fighter pilot hears the voice of his brother when he confronts the Nazi pilot who shot his brother down. Captured after parachuting into the Normandy invasion, Cpl. Ulrich aches to escape a POW camp and get back to the war, in a story with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. Marines resist the idea of the first bullet-proof vests during the Korean War. When a Brother Dies; The Miracle Vest; Picket Ship; Get That Guerrilla; P.O.W.'s War!; Waiting; The Day I Earned My Pay. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A tank crew in Korea approaches a village that seems to be free of enemy troops. Tough drill instructor Holpert shows a different side of himself when he goes out for combat duty during the Korean War. The other sailors make fun of the guy they call "Big Stoop," until the day of the kamikaze attack on the ship. A Friendly Village; The Famous P-38; The D.I. Chickened Out!; Vibrations; The Mad Captain; Big Stoop; America's Wonderful Defeat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After surviving a near-miss artillery shell, an Army captain begins behaving erratically on the battlefield. Capt. Leeds alienates his men with his no-nonsense leadership style. Plus the story of the destroyer-submarine skirmish that was the first American battle of WWII, on the morning of December 7th, 1941. Victory for Cowards; The First Shot Fired in the War With Japan; Black Sheep; Strong Point; Walter Wins; The C. O. Nobody Liked. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Nick risks staying behind in a damaged tank to stop a MiG during the Korean war. After getting a Dear John letter from Nellie back home, Beckett throws himself into battle on the Korean front, in a story that may be the work of future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Sgt. Crozier explores the underground caves and tunnels during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Habits of a Hero; They Also Serve; Going North; The Rising Sun Sets; Soldiers Always; Buried Alive. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. 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. A hero of Iwo Jima, Crane has difficulty commanding respect from his new men when he's sent to Korea. Terril has been assigned to clear an island with his tractor, and he doesn't care if there are still enemy soldiers stationed on it or not. Supply-truck driver Mullins would rather be driving a tank, and that's how he drives his truck through enemy lines. Plus a one-pager about the Navajo code-talkers of WWII. Hey, Hero; Indian Talk; The Contract Man; 200 to 1; Encounter; Warrior at the Wheel. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Rocke Mastroserio. The captain had six men... they faced thousands... there was only one chance to stop the screaming red horde... it was suicide, but it had to be done in "Roadblock", where a Marine squad stays behind and blocks the Korean advance. "Night Raid"; General Buckley is captured by the Germans; His driver rescues him from Nazi interrogators. "Kentucky Rifle" text article. "You Can't Teach Courage To A Coward"; Dillon learns how to fight the Japanese in the jungles. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. During a night patrol at Guadalcanal, Joe encounters Axis forces. Bombers face treacherous odds over Berlin, until the P-47 fighter escort joins the war. A medic in WWII New Guinea follows natives to a downed and injured pilot. Alone in the North African desert, Pvt. Meacham still manages to capture a Nazi tank crew. Thunder Over Berlin; Hey, Joe! Help Me! Hey, Joe! Medic!; The First Shot; Only One Marine; Mercy Mission; Afrika Korps and Pvt. Meacham. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Mulie is so tough that he's got his Sgt. stripes tattooed on his bicep, but Lt. "Brains" tries to convince him that air support is the way to win Murder Mountain. Soldiers in Vietnam have trouble telling friend from foe. Marines prepare for a landing on an Axis-held Pacific island. Mulie and the Brain on Murder Mountain; Unfinished Business; Non Combatant; The Beach; The Super Weapon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.