US Air Force Comics (1958) comic books 1961

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. Dooley and Webb are led into an airborne trap by Russian MiGs, in an action-packed story. After one member of a three-man team is felled by a saboteur, the other two pilots try to figure out how to carry on in his memory. Plus a story and cover with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. The Trap for Dooley; The Terrible Trio; Guidance Pilot; Conroy's Last Mission. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. An air base in Cold War America has been infiltrated by a saboteur. Novice pilot Bud must decide whether to re-enlist in the Cold War-era Air Force, or leave to focus on his family. A WWII bomber pilot wrestles with his Marauder airplane and his gung-ho gunner, who thinks he's a coward. The Unimportant Hero; A Taste of Fear; 3 Minutes; Simply Scouts; The Hidden Enemy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Abel, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. After being shot down, novice pilot Coogan returns to combat a changed man. A change in the US administration means a shift from piloted bombers to missiles during the Cold War, and pilots aren't sure what to think. A US pilot battles a Russian ace during the Korean War. Killer High; Obsolete!; High Point; The Extra Cash Register; The Red Ace. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. A pilot's-eye view of combat training during the height of the Cold War. A US pilot captured in Germany gets a chance to meet the enemy ace who shot him down. Reserve pilot Tom faces conflict between his new job and his continued flight training. You Must Be Ready; Sky Killer; Defend the Fatherland; The Face Saver. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Maurice Whitman, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. A storm sends a Cold War-era US pilot into enemy territory over the Mideast. Joe dreams of flying the jets that he guards every day as an MP. Basic-training buddies Jake and Whitey both become pilots, but Jake can't compete with Whitey's skills in the cockpit. The Defector; The Hero-Worshipper; Ex-Hero; Whirlybirds; Marauder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Abel, Sal Trapani, and Bill Molno. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. Latin American immigrant Manuel "Chico" is a valued member of the Air Force, so when he goes to find his family in his war-torn homeland, his squad decides to help out. WWII vet "Soapy" Carmichael is called back into duty in Korea, but now he's got a wife and kids back home to think about. Cold War propaganda turns the Spanish people against American forces stationed in Spain - and then Sgt. Weston gets into a dustup with Soviet jets. Chico Wants Out; The Worrier; The Scourge of the Skies; The Pigeon Flies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.