Fighting War Stories (1952) comic books 1952
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Issue #1
Published Aug 1952 by Men's Publications.- Staple rust. Rust migration.
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Stories and art by Jimmy Dixon and others. Bloody war stories from the height of the Korean Conflict. A medic must risk his life to aid wounded soldiers on the battlefield, a topic that inspired MASH, two decades later. When an experimental US jet is forced down in enemy territory, an American platoon must risk their lives to retrieve it. "Hate!" is an example of the sort of gung-ho war story that inspired Harvey Kurtzman to create Frontline Combat over at EC Comics. Help Me!; Forced Landing!; Hero or Traitor?; Guilty!; Hate! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
Published Oct 1952 by Men's 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.
Cover by Bill Fraccio. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico and others. Bloody war stories from the height of the Korean Conflict. Chinese-American soldier Tommy faces immediate racism from his own squad mates, and must prove to them he's neither a traitor nor a coward. After their platoon is wiped out, new recruit Alan and veteran George must cross ten miles of enemy lines to get to safety. The Yellow Deserter; Smart Soldiers Never Die! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
