Attack (1971 5th Series Charlton) comic books 1979
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Issue #16
Published Aug 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and Tom Sutton. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. Russian MiGs force down a US fighter in the Mediterranean and attempt to capture the pilot, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Jake Halloran saw too much in World War II, and feels conflicted when his service is reactivated for the war in Korea. A bomber crew escapes the destruction of Manila and targets an Axis airfield on its way to Australia, in a story with art (and cover) by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Mediterranean Incident!; The Retread; Plan M; One Man Air Force! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #17
Published Sep 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Antonio Colmeiro. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro and Pat Boyette. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. An issue-length story describes the Battle of Peleliu in the Pacific during WWII, later called "the bitterest battle of the war for the Marines." Marines and Army forces fight to take an airfield on a heavily defended Pacific island. Plus a text story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Three Roads to Hell; The First to Fight! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #18
Published Oct 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Don Perlin and Charles Nicholas. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Tom Sutton and Jack Keller. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. An American squad faces a life-or-death choice when a captured American soldier is chained to an enemy tank. The story (and cover) with bondage elements features art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. When a PT boat is caught by a Nazi destroyer in "Ambush Alley," the only option for the Allied vessel is a direct attack. Ambush Alley; Toughen 'Em Up!; Roger and the Red Baron. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #19
Published Dec 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Enrique Nieto. Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. Soldiers fighting in the jungles of New Guinea in 1944 get a taste of what Vietnam will be like 25 years later. Lt. Armand leads his troops in the invasion of Iwo Jima. Hurd finds his rival Sedio dogging his every move. The Vanished Foe; Defeat at Midway; The Elephant; Nemesis. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
