Battle Cry (1952) comic books 1954

Cover by Vickers. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Robert Q. Sale and Hy Fleishman. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. Pvt. Ike tries to help a rookie soldier who doesn't know or like what the US is doing in Korea. A by-the-book Marine sergeant clashes with his troops when they help a civilian child impoverished by the war. Americans in a German POW camp await the approaching troops that can liberate them. Pvt. Ike: Just a Foot Soldier; Marine Sergeant; The Private and the Sergeant; Watching the Line; Recon Flight; Private Stock; Pvt. Ike: Ya Gotta Have Faith. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and Hy Fleishman. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. Pvt. Ike and a blonde war correspondent get involved in a search for contraband lemonade in Korea. A US tank unit lost in the African desert during WWII wonders what to do with the German soldiers they've captured. An American squad is adopted by a sad-faced little civilian boy. Pvt. Ike: War and Peace!; Hill by Hill!; Sweating It Out!; Delaying Action!; The Boy Wouldn't Smile; Private Stock; Pvt. Ike: Letter from Home! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. This issue focuses on life and death in Korean POW camps, even featuring them prominently on the cover. A US pilot shot down over Korea is taken captive and forced to sign a "confession." As the Korean War comes to an end, recurring character Pvt. Ike becomes a bumbling comedic Gomer Pyle-type character, while his former sidekick Magoon becomes his long-suffering sergeant. The Confession!; Brain Wash; Handy Man!; Traitor!; Pvt. Ike: Going Home! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. Pvt. Ike rushes to get a package of photos to a reconnaissance officer at the front, but the photos aren't what he expected. Allied forces targeted by German U-boats in WWII rely on a new invention: radar. Aircraft mechanic Curtis tries to keep a bomber in the air, as the series focuses more on WWII stories after the end of the Korean War. Pvt. Ike: Photo Finish!; The Wolf Pack; Blood and Guts; Come Home Baby; Saga of Steel; Pvt. Ike: On Your Toes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Ed Smalle and Tony Mortellaro. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A tank crew suspects their new sergeant is a medal-hungry glory hound who's going to get them all killed. Infantry soldiers meet a paratrooper separated from his unit who's something of a prima donna. A soldier accused of cowardice in combat is given the cold shoulder by the rest of his unit. To the Victors!; Buddies!; Field Order No. 549; The Glory Hound!; The Paratrooper Boots!; The Treatment! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Eugene Hughes. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Charles Stern and Tony Mortellaro. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A colonel and an captured enemy commander discuss their recent battle over a game of chess. Soldier Joe has short-timer's syndrome - if he can make it just a few more weeks, he'll be heading home. Steel Foxhole!; Dragon from the East!; Plan of Attack; Bawl Like a Baby!; Saga of Steel; Going Home! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.