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

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A new Marine tries to live up to the reputation of his legendary older brother, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Gizmo, a stray dog adopted by a Marine, turns out to be helpful at sniffing out the enemy. Marine "Blackbeard" leads a charge against Spy Hill to save the squad's wounded captain. Medal Hill; Gizmo Wins a War; Simple Strategy; Spy Hill; Massacre Island. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Ken Battefield. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The WWII Battle of Guadalcanal is recounted from the Marine perspective, in a three-part story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. After the invasion of Guadalcanal is achieved, Sgt. Kennedy and his men move to Henderson Field and the Battle of Bloody Ridge. Then they must take out an ammo dump before the Battle is over. During WWI, Marines are pinned down in no-man's-land by enemy fire. The Road Back: Guadalcanal! Part I; The Battle of Bloody Ridge! Part II; "Well Done, Marines!": Part III; The Devil Dogs!; The Marines Are Coming. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Frank McLaughlin, Horacio Altuna, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Doolin rushes a machinegun nest in no-man's-land during the Second Battle of the Marne in WWI. Novice recruit Tripp finds himself cut off from his company and facing off against Axis troops on a remote island in the South Pacific. A sergeant agonizes over a difficult battlefield choice while trying to take an Axis machinegun nest on a tropical island. Duel in No Man's Land; On-the-Job Training; The Best Squad in the Corps. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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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, a misfit soldier rescues a stray dog from the battlefield and finds in him a kindred spirit. Marines on the island of Mindinao during World War II may have to destroy the one plane that can get them away from Axis forces. No Bombs or Bullets... Just a Prayer; Two Misfits; A Question of Honor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by A. Martinez. Stories and art by Carlos Cassala, Charles Nicholas, A. Martinez and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Sgt. Birkin's motto is "every man for himself," but a Chinese mortar barrage in Korea puts the lie to his words. Jeff may be a medic, but in Korea, he learns that he may still have to fight to stay alive. Leroy learns how to be a Marine on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Every Man for Himself; The Misfit; Mousie the Medic. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by 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. In another Glanzman story, Shotgun and Chicken face a court-martial. Captured by an Axis sub crew after being shot down, Lt. Moore seeks a chance to alert his Marine squad. 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 $0.50.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Enio Legisamon, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine Braun goes on a desperate mission behind enemy lines under cover of darkness in Korea. 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. Asian-American Gerry enlists in the Marines during World War II. The War Criminals; I'm Japanese; Bug-Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After surviving WWII and going back home to his farm, Capt. Keenan is called back into flying a fighter plane when the Korean War erupts. During WWII, the conflict between Marines Boyd and Kendall reaches a deadly confrontation. Plus the story of the Battle of Okinawa. Clay Pigeon; Private War; The Little Fink; Okinawa, the Last Island; The Sniper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Fred Himes, Pat Boyette and Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Assigned clerical duty, Cusick longs to prove that he's tough enough for combat, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. During WWII, Lt. Ryan is sent to kill Goering's personal hit man. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Not Tough Enough!; Bug-Out Charlie; Nazi Hit Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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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 military 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. A Marine pilot crash-lands on an enemy-occupied island and must survive until help arrives. A sergeant and a good ol' boy beat a hasty retreat from overwhelming enemy forces in Korea. More Than a Man!; The Long Retreat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A government panel examines the rigorous training of the Marine Corps program, and not everyone is happy about it. A trio of Marines stranded on New Guinea during WWII is aided by a mysterious warning voice. The Marine medic named Smith seems to have a magical effect on the battlefield. The Warning Voice; Operation Softie; Shoot on Sight; The Medic Named Smith! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Bill Montes. Stories and art by Bill Montes and Jack Keller. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Korea has about finished Cpl. Dolman's resolve, until newly arrived Pfc. Turner gives him a kick in the pants. In Korea, a battalion's tough new commander is a by-the-book hardcase who instantly wins the resentment of every soldier there. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken find trouble on night patrol. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: It's O.K. for a Tiger to Be Yellow!; The Colonel Was a Creep!; Listen ta Me, Boot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache and Bill Fraccio. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military 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. Three Marines struggle to stay alive during the Battle of Guadalcanal in WWII. A tough Marine survives the rest of his WWII outfit, but doesn't get distressed until he loses his chewing tobacco. Viet Nam Mission; Foothold in Hell; Too Mean to Die. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Bill Molno, 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. Cpl. Martin, a machine-gunner in Korea, has a bad case of battle fatigue. During WWI, newly arrived American Marines take part in the Battle of Chateau-Thierry, considered by some the turning point of the war. A history of the US Marines, in a text story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Easy Way Out; Live Bait; The Leathernecks; The Devil Dogs at Chateau Thierry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Sanho Kim, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Sanho Kim, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Gustavo Trigo and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During the assault on Honeycomb Hill, Marine Hines finds a tunnel that could turn the tide of battle. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken seek enemy arms shipments in Vietnam. Honeycomb Hill; Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hidden Guns in the DMZ; His Mother's Son. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Jack Keller. 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. 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 $0.60.

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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. All of the stories in this issue feature art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. After losing three of his brothers in the war, one man becomes a one-man army against the enemy. A soldier faces the Battle of Iwo Jima. Plus a look at a Marine training camp. Every Man a Hero; The Pilot in the 2nd Platoon; Training Camp; The Corpsman; The Loner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Barzek, a WWII veteran, passes his knowledge to Marines in Korea, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Marines land on an island during WWII and discover Kula, a little boy who has already been fighting Axis troops by himself for two years. Marines search for an off-shore artillery base run by communist forces. The Phantom Gun; The Foreign Devils; A Real Pro. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun 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.Red Cross nurse Maggie becomes a Marine unit's mascot during WWII, but they lose morale when she is captured by the enemy. During WWII, a Marine becomes noted for his ferocious fighting, but is he really fighting battlefield trauma? Shotgun Harker and Chicken: The Deadly Shadows; Storm Center; Killer Instinct. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Bill Montes and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During Guadalcanal, Cpl. Manotti sets out to rescue PFC Calhoun for personal reasons: He wants another chance at winning back his poker stake. A Marine catches hell from his fellow soldiers after he freezes up on the battlefield. The Bridge of Olan Di; Off the Team; Shape Up or Ship Out; True Friend! Final issue of the series, after 33 years, two publishers, and two wars. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.