Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1955

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In order to get out of KP duty, a Marine private volunteers for a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. An out-of-shape mess sergeant in Korea proves that when the chips are down, he's still a Marine. Quigley and Beals, formerly the stars of Toby's Fightin' Leathernecks, fight to win the affections of two Navy nurses. Pinky's Beachhead; Butterball; K. P. Ain't So Bad!; Tightwad Tad; Playground Jungle; Quigley and Beals: The Neatest Nurse in the Navy; Smile-A-Whiles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Boot-camp soldiers complaining under the rigorous command of Sgt. Moller learn why he's so tough on them. The Marine they call "Peaceful Mike" is left to fend for himself in a Cold War town, but one Peaceful Mike is enough. Bolton learns why the band of misfits he's been assigned is called "the Tigers." Drill, Drill, Drill; Stragglin' Sam; Peaceful Mike; Ballistics Talking; Out of the Reds; Every Man a Tiger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Bazooka-squad duo Bull and Red squabble during their down time, but are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. A Marine finds himself fighting in Korea alongside an Army unit, but their combat techniques are wildly different. A Marine squad tries to adjust after their best soldier is shipped home, and the replacement seems to be a country bumpkin. Bazooka Team; The Best Outfit in the World; Marine Paul Jones; One Battle, One Marine; The Marines Are Coming; The Replacement. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sid Check, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine "Skinny" keeps re-enlisting throughout the conflicts of the early 20th century, no matter how many times he promises himself it's the last time. A Marine sergeant explains to his superiors exactly why he went AWOL. Tired of hearing Pvt. Clark complain about the way he runs the company, a colonel puts Clark in charge of things for a day. One Hitch Gyrene; The Bluff That Worked; A.W.O.L.; Have a Hill?; Let's Get Casey; C.O. for a Day!; A Wing and a Prayer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Chic Stone, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines battle to take the island of Saipan against heavy resistance during WWII. Carney and Stash only take a break from fighting each other when the enemy gets in the way. Ace Marine Jack dislikes foxholes, until he learns a lesson about cover under fire. Saipan Beachhead; Carneys Classic Profile; Fear of Battle; Trapped; The Big Foxhole; The Feud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.