Comic books in 'Soldier', graded by CBCS

"Shock Troops" (script by Hank Chapman), "Probing Action" (art by Dave Berg), "Bring Back a Red," and "Panic!" Two-page text story, "Remember the Maine!" Cover price $0.10.

"Death Stand" (art by Gene Colan), "Action at Ming-Po Pass" (art by Paul Reinman and E.H. Hart), "No Volunteers," "The Miracle Maker," and a two-page text story, "Louie the Lugger." Robert Q. Sale cover. Cover price $0.10.

"Foothold" (art by George Tuska), "Napoleon's Waterloo" (art by Joe Sinnott), "Artillery Duel," "Breakdown," and a two-page text story, "Water Boy." Cover price $0.10.

"Evacuation" (art by Sy Barry), "That Others May Live!" (art by Cal Massey), "Target," "They Wouldn't Die," and a two-page text story, "Trap for Trouble." Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Cover by Bob Powell. The Man in Black tells strange stories, sometimes intervening in person, other times merely letting ironic fate unfold. Fate prevents peace talks between the US and the Apache on the eve of Custer's Last Stand. Cupid and Venus discover a kiss is the invitation to doom for two people. An unhappy janitor risks his life to steal a valuable treasure. The first movie buff on the moon deals with incompatible formats. Ambush; Jims Eagle; The Thief; Treasure; The Old and the New; Movies on the Moon; How It Might Have Happened. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. By Bill Schelly. Cover by Joe Kubert. Joe Kubert's extraordinary career spans the history of the comic book in America: he began drawing comics in 1938, just as Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1. He continues to be one of the most vital cartoonists working today, writing and drawing both mainstream comic book characters as well as, more recently, graphic novels of his own conception. This book provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the career of one of the most distinctive, dynamic artists in the history of comics. Bill Schelly's insightful book covers all facets of Kubert's creative life: artist, writer, innovator, entrepreneur, and educator. It abounds in heretofore unknown details about Kubert's life and work, and is rich in colorful anecdotes drawn from numerous interviews the author conducted with Kubert's colleagues, family and friends. Softcover, 306 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

All This -- And the Big Bang Two - Written by Bruce Jones. Art by Rick Burchett. New! From Bruce Jones Associates! Don't miss the origin of Man of War in this premiere issue! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Story, art and cover by Paul Daly. Calibers classics imprint Tome Press presents an adaptation of the story by Rudyard Kipling. In colonial India, two British neer-do-wells decide to set themselves up as kings in a remote outpost, but their empire is short-lived. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

January 1964. Volume 8 No. 8. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. Cover by Basil Gogos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

September 1965. Volume 9 No. 6. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. Cover by George Gross. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

January 1964. Volume 8 No. 1. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. Cover and interior art uncredited and unsigned. Stories are "The Unbreakable Yank POW who Cracked Hitler's No-Escape Stalag" (W) Barney O'Brien, "Kiss First - Kill Later" (W) Charles St. Claire, and "Burn the Dead Proudly" (W) Ralph Towe. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, color centerfold, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

June 1964. Volume 12 No. 6. Men's adventure non-fiction and fiction stories with some model photo galleries. Cover by Mel Crair. Stories are "Freed: The American Who Tortured Our Soldiers" (W) Don Dwiggins, "Kidnap of a Secret Agent" (W)Paul Meskil (A) double page spread by Thomas Beecham, "The GI's Who Fought on the Nazi's Side" (W) Major James M. Inks, and "Somebody's Been Creeping in my Bed" (W) Richard Deming. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

February 1966. Volume 7 No. 1. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. Cover by Norm Eastman. Stories are "Sizzle, My Sweet, in the Flames of the Damned" (W) Jim Turner, "Smash the Sultan's Fabulous Flesh Palace" (W) Gregg Burgess, "Helpless Brides of the Lash in the Stone Hell" (W) Chuck McCarthy, and "The Lust Escape of Colorado's Incendiary Blonde" (W) Dean W. Ballenger. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, color centerfold, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

Stories by Lee Falk. Art and cover by Phil Davis. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay's Feature Book was the first US comic book to devote complete issues to a single character. This issue reprinted the adventures of the comic strip magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Collects the Mandrake the Magician daily and Sunday strips from July 11th to December 3rd, 1938. Arrogant athlete Nick Blozz won't stop pestering a young heiress. The lovely Narda seeks Mandrake's help after her brother gambles away the family fortune, and she becomes his longtime companion (and eventual wife). Blozz the Champion; Mandrake the Magician in Teiba Castle. 9-in. x 12-in., 124 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ben Dunn. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Randy Stukey, Robert Gibson, Mike Cogliandro, Herb Mallette, Frank Castillo and Marc Ripley. The first-ever publication from long-running indy publisher Antarctic Press, in which they famously misspell their own name. Mangazine was one of the first American publications dedicated to American anime and manga fandom, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, interviews with American and Japanese creators, and comics. Resistance fighters battle a Soviet invasion of the United States; the origin of StickFigureman; a crime story. Tiger X, Chapter 1: Lone Wolf; The Adventures of StickFigureman: The Menace of Dr. Evill; Robbery on the Streets; Mark 2 Squad: Arrival! Part One; Fast Food Tripper; What's In A Face? 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

Second printing. Cover by Ben Dunn. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Randy Stukey, Robert Gibson, Mike Cogliandro, Herb Mallette, Frank Castillo and Marc Ripley. A reprint of the first-ever publication from long-running indy publisher Antarctic Press, in which they famously misspell their own name. Mangazine was one of the first American publications dedicated to American anime and manga fandom, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, interviews with American and Japanese creators, and comics. Resistance fighters battle a Soviet invasion of the United States; the origin of StickFigureman; a crime story. Tiger X, Chapter 1: Lone Wolf; The Adventures of StickFigureman: The Menace of Dr. Evill; Robbery on the Streets; Mark 2 Squad: Arrival! Part One; Fast Food Tripper; What's In A Face? 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Ben Dunn. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Paul Roche, Michael Cogliandro, Fred Patten, Pat Duke, and Roz Gibson. Back cover by Paul Roche. Mangazine was one of the first American publications dedicated to American anime and manga fandom, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, interviews with American and Japanese creators, and comics. A giant airship attacks Commander Tiny's airbase; mice and rats make war; an apprentice swordsman sets out to avenge the death of his master; a World War II story; breakfast cereals rebel. Mechamen: The Origin of Koorgai Zonus; Stickfigureman: The Menace of Dr. Evill; Side Affect; Mighty Tiny; Beyond the Mountain of Glass; Ehric: The Death of a Hero; Fast Food Tripper; Messerschmitt; Just the Other Day. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Ian Gould, Steve Stamatiadis, James Mission, and George Brycki. The long-running manga and manga-style comics anthology from indy publisher Antarctic Press. Mangazine was one of the first American publications dedicated to American anime and manga fandom, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, interviews with American and Japanese creators, and comics. Hedrax: Episode #1; Cybersmash: Part 1. 80 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

Cover by Rick Massey. Stories and art by Rick Massey, Terry L. Kissinger, David Dumais, Herb Mallette, Anthony P. Furtado, and Fred Perry. The long-running manga and manga-style comics anthology from indy publisher Antarctic Press. Mangazine was one of the first American publications dedicated to American anime and manga fandom, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, interviews with American and Japanese creators, and comics. See For Yourself; Gear: Fox Hunt; A Night's Jest. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Joseph Wight. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Craig Babiar, Fred Perry, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 97, Gold Digger 34, Warrior Nun Areala 9, and Tigers of the Luftwaffe 10. 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $8.99.

Stories, art and cover by Ernie Colon. Collects Manimal stories that were originally published in the 1970s fantasy anthology Hot Stuf', with story and art by legendary artist Ernie Colon. A man with beast-like powers seeks revenge on the Nazi commandant who murdered his family. No relation to the short-lived TV series of the same title. Manimal; Manimal: Afterthought; Tender Machine 10061. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

The Legacy Quest Scenario - Written by Terry Kavanagh. Art and Cover by James Fry & Chris Ivy. Moon Knight may not be long for this world! If he dies, who will don the mantle of the Avatar of Khonshu? The answer is within! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Stories by Morris Weiss and unknown. Art by Morris Weiss, Ken Bald, George Klein and unknown. In this issue: "Robbie's Bad Move!" with pencils by Morris Weiss; 2-page text story "The Constant Type"; Margie in "Photo Mad Dad!" with story and pencils by Morris Weiss; Margie in "Margie Meets the Medic!" with story and pencils by Morris Weiss; 1-page editorial by Stan Lee; Cindy in "Early to Rise!" with art by Ken Bald and George Klein; Margie in "Rhyme Doesn't Pay!" with story and pencils by Morris Weiss; Georgie in "Fish Cake Fraud!"; and Margie in "Pop Always Pays!" with pencils by Morris Weiss. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition published by Superior Publishers Limited. "Robbie's Bad Move!" 5 pages; "Photo Mad Dad!" 4 pages, penciled by Morris Weiss; Cindy in "Early to Rise" 4 pages; "Rhyme Doesn't Pay!" 7pages, penciled by Morris Weiss; Georgie in "Fish Cake Fraud!" 5 pages; "Pop Always Pays!" 7pages. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

By Dewey Cassell and Aaron Sultan.

Marie Severin was born into a family of artists, and she made friendships in comics that have lasted a lifetime. She colored the horror, science fiction, and war comics of the legendary EC line, and spent thirty years working for Marvel Comics, doing everything from production and coloring to penciling, inking, and art direction. This loving tribute contains revealing and often amusing insights of her close friends including Stan Lee, Al Feldstein, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Tony Isabella, Gene Colan, Jim Mooney, Joe Sinnott, Mark Evanier, and David Anthony Kraft, plus an extensive commentary by Marie herself.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. Told the head wound he received at Guadalcanal is fatal, Maj. Bailey insists on rejoining the fight. Company F must hold Hill 349 against an enemy advance in Korea. The Battle of Midway is retold from the perspective of fighter pilot Capt. Fleming. He Refused to Die; Salty Never Barked; 200 Enemy Dead; The Comeback; The Enemy's Technique; Miracle at Midway. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Bill Fraccio, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Jack Keller. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front, sometimes giving a character's death-date on the opening page of the story. Pfc. Randall takes on a battalion of tanks with a rocket launcher during the Korean War. Cpl. Hauge leads a machine-gun squad during the Battle of Okinawa. Cpl. Hardart can seemingly not be stopped by bullets as he wages a one-man war in Korea. The Tank Destroyer; Strength of a Nation; One Man Assault Wave; Spy Recruiter; Symbol of Freedom; All Men Are Enemies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front, sometimes giving a character's death-date on the opening page of the story. Marine Private Cooper is no hero, but somehow he's facing a North Korean tank on his own. During WWI, German troops are not prepared for American soldier Dunley and his ragtag band of French-Sudanese troops. American troops go back for injured Hoag. Dont Leave Me Here to Die!; Just One P.F.C.!; The Organizer; Happy Birthday; Marine Intelligence; The Bridge at Fourville! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front, sometimes giving a character's death-date on the opening page of the story. A stray bullet makes a Marine commander of his platoon during Iwo Jima, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. A Marine rear guard tries to hold back Axis forces to allow the other Marines to escape and regroup. Pfc. Myers is not prepared for the reality of snipers at Guadalcanal. The true story of the war over the alphabet in ancient China. 35 Days in Hell; Rear Guard; The One Man Army; The War of the Alphabet; The Snipers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. During WWII, a Marine becomes noted for his ferocious fighting, but is he really fighting battlefield trauma? Drill instructor Heston is extra hard on Lodge, because he knows Lodge will be in his platoon in Korea. Demolitions experts Doherty and Garcia become known as the "Trouble Twins." Killer Instinct; Per Mare, Per Terram; Imitation Marine; Trouble Twins; One Korean Hillside. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. A Marine leads a rescue mission for the pilot he's always called "creampuff" after he's shot down over Axis territory. Drill instructor Mike Agronski finds his tough facade crumbling once he's actually facing the enemy in combat. Plus a look at how combat in Vietnam was different from previous wars fought by American troops. Creampuff Marine; 33 Trees!; The Cautious D.I.; First Contact; 3 New Ways to Fight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. Capt. Marulli has his work cut out for him when he must take over command from a beloved officer. Landis enters Axis-held territory to rescue his wounded buddy. Sgt. Moore's troops earn the name "No-Hope Squad" during the Battle of Chosen in Korea. Plus the history of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Replacement for Superman; The Remarkable Rangers; Call From a Dead Marine; No-Hope Squad; 40,000 Casualties. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. An Axis commander plans an invasion of North America during World War II. A tough Marine drill sergeant is out of his element when placed in command of a combat platoon in the Pacific Islands. The Tiger of Tokyo; Terrorist Trouble; Night Raiders; Hidden Eyes!; Baptism of Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Norman Nodel, Bill Fraccio and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. The son and grandson of Marine war heroes, Mike doesn't think he measures up. American forces enter WWI in 1918 and meet the German forces at Chateau-Thierry. A retelling of the battle of Okinawa. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "Polaris Nuclear Sub" - for kids. No Heroes Left; Meet This Marine; Chateau-Thierry 1918; Hidden Eyes!; Baptism of Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Norman Nodel, Bill Fraccio and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. A Marine is left behind in Vietnam after helping a medical transport escape the Viet Cong. Ratigan gains a rep as the toughest Marine in the Korean War. Plus a look at how combat in Vietnam was different from previous wars fought by American troops. I Was Expendable... On the Ho Chi Minh Trail!; The Last Buccaneer; Ratigan's Return; The Hunters; The Sitting Ducks in Panang Bay. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Norman Nodel, Bill Fraccio and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. A Marine takes young Su Yee along after rescuing her from Viet Cong... but is she working with the enemy? After literally being "shell shocked" in Korea, Red loses control and thinks everyone is the enemy. Sgt. Rogers earns the nickname "The Undertaker" on the battlefield because of all the bodies around him... not all of which belong to Nazis. The Little Spy; Mao-Mien's Marines; Long Nightmare; The Japanese Dream; The Undertaker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Frank McLaughlin, Larry Woromay and Ernie Bache. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. A stray bullet makes Dugan the platoon leader temporarily, but that causes conflict with the lieutenant sent to replace him. Fighter pilots patrol the skies over Korea. Kallen is the only member of his platoon not killed or captured by the enemy. The Right to Command; Beaufort the Brave; The Answer to a Prayer; The Elite; All But One! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

First issue of the series (continued from Tales of the Marines). "Amtracs" (art by Mort Drucker), "Suicide Mission" (art by Gene Colan), "Out of the Wreckage" (art by Cal Massey), "Somewhere the Sniper Waits," "The Battle of Belleau Woods" (art by Joe Maneely), and a two-page text story, "Cloak and Dagger." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

"Red Ambush!" (art by Gene Colan), "Attack By Night" (art by Syd Shores?), "Fire At Will," "Belleau Woods," "The Barrier," and a two-page text story, "Men of Scotland." Cover price $0.10.

"The Bridge of Olan Di," "A Real Pro," "The Phantoms of Skull Ridge" (art by Nicholas/Alascia), and "The Pilot in the 2nd Platoon." Sam Glanzman cover. Cover price $0.12.