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    Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 9 VG+ 4.5

    Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Ended Jan 14 2021
    Winning Bid $160

    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Mort Drucker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Needing a Quonset hut, Canteen Kate concocts a rendezvous with a Carmen Miranda-like actress, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack finds a stray Korean ox that is perfect for a special mission, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores and his sidekick Pt. Woods are discharged from the Korean War, only to have their plane crash-land in the Philippines. Plus a story featuring early art from future Mad magazine legend Mort Drucker. Cover by Baker. Tripoli Shores: Mustered for Mayhem; Canteen Kate: Lieutenants, Beware; Leatherneck Jack: Battlefield Barbecue; Hit the Dirt; Fun Time; The Lighter Side. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG+ 4.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)