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

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The lure of these early issues is the military-comedy series featuring redheaded military mascot Canteen Kate. Kate causes comic chaos when she auditions for an upcoming stage performance for the troops, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack is trapped in the target area of the Marine Corps' own rocket attack, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Meanwhile, his buddies Monte and Gum travel toward a hidden enemy outpost at Junkyard Junction. Plus two more Colan stories. Cover by Baker. Frontline Private; Leatherneck Jack: Blitz at Junkyard Junction; Canteen Kate: Call to Arms; Front Line Snafu; Disguised for Death!; Enemy Breakthrough. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Fran Matera. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate tries to alter her pal's ill-fitting uniform, but first she needs the right fabric from the supply depot, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and his pals face a cacophony of auditory assaults, as well as a fog-shrouded grenade attack, in a story that may feature early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Separated from his unit, Biff starts a landslide to subdue the enemy soldiers who wounded his pal Smokey. Tough Luck Makes a Hero; Leatherneck Jack; Canteen Kate: Tailor Maid; Tripoli Shores: Detour to Destruction; Guerrillas Die at Dawn; Danger Ahead; Gallantry in Action. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Gene Colan. Stories and art by Gene Colan and Mort Drucker. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack introduces a rookie squad to front-line combat, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Engineers struggle to bridge the untamed Yan River, in a story that may feature early art by future comics legend Ross Andru. Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh take a dangerous assignment just to get away from Sgt. Kennedy, in a story featuring early art from future Mad magazine legend Mort Drucker. Plus some one-pagers by Drucker. Cover by Colan. The Impossible Bridge at Yan River; Curious Facts About Marines; Leatherneck Jack: The Night in Devil's Pocket; Marine Oddities; Thrilling Exploits of Fighting Marines; Fun Time; The Lighter Side; Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh: Short Road to Trouble! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A single Marine left behind on an island takes on enemy troops by himself. A WWI soldier grows to hate the constant gas drills, but he will hate the gas even more. A lone Marine is cut off from his unit during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Major Hard-Nose; Making a Marine; Gas Drill!; Grenade Raid; Ammo Detail. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Dick Giordano. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Bayliss snaps during the Battle of Iwo Jima, and afterwards is considered a hero, but must live with the trauma of his battle-rage, in an unusual tale. Marines change the course of the war after they arrive in WWI France in 1918, in one of several stories this issue by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Red Cross nurse Maggie becomes a Marine unit's mascot during WWII, but they lose morale when she is captured by the enemy. Earning A D.S.C.; F.O.; Devil Dogs; Trapped; The Portable Foxholes; Storm Center; Operation Yo-Yo; Old Faithful. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Jon D'Agostino, and Bill Molno. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The 1st Marine division is surrounded by enemy forces in Korea, but luckily, they've got air support. Marines attempt to reach the friendly village of San Gabriel before Axis forces can administer reprisals. Marines have no other means of attacking an Axis machinegun nest than a frontal assault. Who's in a Jam?; Call From Darkness; The Fear Smell; Senoj to Safety; Frisco Red; The Old Queens; Raiders at Dawn. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. 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. A wounded Marine and a medic struggle to escape the Battle of Pork Chop Hill under heavy fire. Heshie gets stranded on an island full of enemy soldiers, just as his own Navy begins shelling it. A Marine division takes part in the infamous Battle of Chosin and the famous "Advance to the Rear." Advance to the Rear; The Sky Rained Death; More Than a Man!; Korean Outpost; Hard Luck Heshie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The soldier chosen to model the Marines on recruiting posters learns about the reality of war when he's shipped out to Guadalcanal. The Fightin' Marines title finally covers the Vietnam War, as Marines learn that fighting there is different than fighting in Korea or WWII. Marines arrive on the Pacific front in WWII, only to learn that their hated drill instructor is now their hated commanding officer. Picture-Book Marine; Mud-and-Sand Soldiers; Hidden Eyes; Nicaraguan Air War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Morris Waldinger and Bill Fraccio. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After an ambush in Vietnam, a Marine sets out to rescue a top Marine commander from his captors. Marines in Vietnam use down-home hunting techniques to deal with guerrillas in the jungle. A tough Marine survives the rest of his WWII outfit, but doesn't get distressed until he loses his chewing tobacco. Viet Nam Mission; The Goddess Gada Goes Great; Invisible Death; Outpost; Too Mean to Die. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Enio Legisamon. Stories and art by Enio Legisamon, Tony Tallarico, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Another look at rising public sentiment against the Vietnam War, as an embedded journalist with Charlie Company has an antagonistic relationship with the soldiers, until an enemy attack puts things in perspective. A document of its moment. In another Vietnam story, Marine reinforcements find the enemy is waiting for them in the jungle. The War Criminals; Who's Chicken?; The Invisible Army. Korea 1950; Always Alert; Bug-Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Carlos Casalla. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In the first appearance of the long-running characters, Shotgun Harker and "The Chicken" target a heavy mortar squad in Vietnam. A veteran of Korea and WWII, Major Haydock faces his last battlefield in Vietnam. Marines in WWII learn the meaning of the phrase "Tokyo Express." Major Haydocks Last War; The Leaners; The Second Time; Rope a Raider; The Tokyo Express; Introducing "Shotgun" Harker and the Chicken. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In 1939 Japan, Lt. Malone has a run-in with a Japanese officer; years later, at the Battle of Guadalcanal, he recognizes the enemy's tactics and realizes he has the chance to settle an old score. Marines in Vietnam try to help villagers cope with Viet Cong attacks. Plus a Shotgun Harker and the Chicken Vietnam story. The Right Bait; The Tokyo Trick; Always Alert; Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Hey Charlie, Surprise! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by A. Martinez. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A new Marine in 1917 France has to figure out the battlefield before it kills him. Jeff may be a medic, but in Korea, he learns that he may still have to fight to stay alive. In a Shotgun Harker and The Chicken story that reflects the attitudes of the time, peace activists go to Vietnam and are used as dupes by the enemy, until one of them stumbles on the truth. Over the Top; Undersea Navy; Always Alert; Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Peaceniks; Mousie the Medic. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Tony Tallarico, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines, Army and a downed pilot join forces to take out an Axis-held hilltop. A Marine pilot captured in Korea is subjected to torture and interrogation. To avoid Viet Cong tactics aimed at disorienting the troops, Marines switch to a series of silent hand signals to communicate with each other. The Okinawa Squeeze; The Living Death; Stung, Bit, Chewed or Shot!; Silent Signals; Weapons, Wars and Wisdom; Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Hanoi Ambush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Montes. Stories and art by Bill Montes and Tony Tallarico. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In WWII, a wounded American corporal manages to capture a Japanese colonel in a cave, but the colonel's honor demands a different ending. In Vietnam, Shotgun Harker and the Chicken find trouble on night patrol. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Trouble in the Night; Meet the Champ; Always Alert; A Question of Honor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During WWII, an injured American soldier faces Nazi troops. At Guadalcanal, enemies settle an old score. Shotgun and Chicken must escort a visiting American senator in Vietnam, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Baby-Sittin' the Senator; Terror in the Foxhole; Simple Strategy; Rematch at Guadalcanal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Leandro Sesarego, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During WWII, Lt. Ordwell is shot down over enemy territory. Shotgun and Chicken are dropped behind enemy lines to stop a Viet Cong retreat. But Chicken has adopted a pacifist stance, much to Shotgun's annoyance, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. On the eve of the Battle of Okinawa, Baker Company has lost its spirit after its commander had a mental breakdown. Cover by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Viet Cong and the Peaceniks; Saipan Cop-Out; Double Agent; The Easy Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Gutemberg Monteiro. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Gutemberg Monteiro. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Lt. Shekulski leads his squad against the formerly unraidable Battle-Ship Hill. Shotgun and Chicken are captured while trying to free a general from the Viet Cong, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During WWII, an American Marine faces a monstrous enemy soldier. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Brainwashers; Battleship Hill; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Gun Runner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines in Korea are targeted by an enemy sniper. A Marine pilot crash-lands on an enemy-occupied island and must survive until help arrives. Chicken wanders into a village hut for a souvenir and is immediately captured by hidden enemy forces, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Plus the history of the Battle of Dunkirk during WWII. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Village of Fear; The Hunter; Sam Spolo: Tape Trap; Dunkirk. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Harker must act when Leo snaps and begins firing in a hospital, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Captain Lundigan reveals how he and enemy commander Matsumi saved each other's lives, one night on Iwo Jima. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Somebody Turn Him Off!; Always Alert; Expendable; The Victory! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun Harker is satisfied that there are no Viet Cong in the village they are exploring, but Chicken isn't so sure, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During WWII, Duncan gets separated from his outfit on an enemy-held island. A sergeant and a good ol' boy beat a hasty retreat from overwhelming enemy forces in Korea. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Deadly Shadows; General Knowett Talks; The Emperor Had a Plan; The Long Retreat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. While on leave, Shotgun and Chicken investigate rumors of a Viet Cong presence in a nearby village, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. In Korea, Cpl. Luke Morris learns that you only get so many chances before chance catches up with you. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Name of the Game; Know Your Enemy; Where the Action Was!; Surprise at Sunrise; A Life Is Saved. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Jack Keller and Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Jack Keller. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. On the way to their helicopter, Shotgun and Chicken are attacked by the enemy patrol they've been hunting, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. By this point in its run, the series is emphasizing the action-packed "Shotgun" character over his cerebral counterpart. Marine pilot "Reb Buford" must bail out over enemy territory. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hanoi Hacker; Second Chance!; Island Trap!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Mystery Mikes; The Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun and Chicken face a court-martial, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Cpl. Kaslovski takes the bitter fight to the enemy, even if his own people will never know what happened. Intelligence officers hide a microphone inside a spy's false tooth. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Verdict: Guilty as Charged!; Under the Gun; The Talking Tooth (Marine Secret Service); Defeat at Darlung; Theyll Never Know! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Rudi Palais, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun's cowardly sidekick Chicken dates a nurse who wants him to be a war hero, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Widsell's new position as "air to ground liaison" gives him a perspective on the war he's never had before. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Chicken Smith and the Medal; Seven Names to Remember; The Stickmen of Sarayama; Fearless Fighting Franklyn Farrington; The Real War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.