Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1963
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Issue #55
Published Oct 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines Nick and Doheny can't wait for the combat to be over, so they can get back to fighting each other. Donlon is prone to injury and illness, but his Marine training doesn't include the phrase "take it easy." A Marine veteran tells his son the real story of the Battle of Guadalcanal. The Hate Patrol; Sick-Bay Warrior; Always Alert; Court Martial; What Was It Like? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
