U.S. Paratroops (1951) comic books
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Issue #1
Published 1951 by Avon Publications.$29.50
View scan- 1 1/4" tear from edge. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
Art by Louis Ravielli and Mel Keefer. Cover by Wally Wood. One of many titles focusing on heroic American soldiers that came out as the Korean War was heating up. Sgt Dana and his squad of paratroopers save a crucial bridge and take out an enemy power station; The squad is then sent to rescue an atomic scientist from a Korean prisoner of war camp; A soldier undertakes a dangerous mission in Soviet-run East Berlin. Behind Enemy Lines!; Killer Patrol; The Picture of Doom; Dangerous Mission; Terror in Blockaded Berlin! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
Published Mar 1952 by Avon Publications.$20.00
$37.00
Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Tex Blaisdell and Mort Lawrence. One of many titles focusing on heroic American soldiers that came out as the Korean War was heating up. In a three-part story, U.S. Colonel Jeff Blane must undertake a dangerous mission within the Iron Triangle behind enemy lines, to secure secret plans for military operations that could mean thousands of casualties. Also featuring an action-packed contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Airborne Operation Killer!; The Boomerang Battery; Operation Death! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
Published Jun 1952 by Avon Publications.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.
Art by Mort Lawrence and others. One of many titles focusing on heroic American soldiers that came out as the Korean War was heating up. In a three-part story, U.N. forces in Korea are stymied at a mountain outpost, until the arrival of crack U.S. paratroops who have been training for a mission such as this. A Marine risks his life to save a trapped platoon. Also featuring an enemys-eye-view contents page illustrated by Mort Lawrence on the inside front cover. Attack on Suchon Pass; Bloody Ridge 309; Captain Courageous; One-Man Army. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #4
Published Aug 1952 by Avon Publications.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.
Art by Henry Kiefer and others. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. One of many titles focusing on heroic American soldiers that came out as the Korean War was heating up. Soldiers face a sneak attack by Korean soldiers disguised as civilians; King is a combat dog, trained from puppyhood to aid human soldiers. Also featuring an especially violent contents page on the inside front cover. Airborne Assault on Gensan!; The Valley of Death; Combat Jump; Sneak Attack!; The Snow Men of Death!; Beyond Courage! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #5
Published Oct 1952 by Avon Publications.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.
Art by Mort Lawrence and Howard Larsen. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. One of many titles focusing on heroic American soldiers that came out as the Korean War was heating up. Korean forces plot to use a bold new weapon while playing at peace negotiations; Two soldiers who dont like each other are trapped behind enemy lines and forced to work together to survive. Also featuring another violent and unsigned contents page on the inside front cover. Destruction at Kumjom; The Promise; Machine-Gun Hero; Never Too Late. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #6
Published Dec 1952 by Avon Publications.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.
Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Mort Lawrence. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. One of many titles focusing on heroic American soldiers that came out as the Korean War was heating up. U.S. paratroopers target Korean uranium mines; A mission into Manchuria reveals American POWs held in secret; Airborne troops are sent in to take down germ warfare laboratories. Also featuring a dynamic contents page by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Surprise Attack!; Silent Death!; Flying Missile; Battlefield Mailman; Manchurian Mission!; The Screaming Eagles! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
