Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1964

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Jack Keller. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A Turkish soldier claims to be better than any Marine, and attempts to prove it on the battlefield. A captured Marine in WWII seems to be collaborating with the enemy in a POW camp, but there's a reason for his behavior. A veteran of WWII joins forces with a Marine on leave from Korea when local toughs decide to pick a fight. Plus a patriotic PSA that highlights life in Cold War America. Contest in Courage; The Fink; Choo Choo to the Rescue; The Last Chance to Die; The Straggler; Battle Star; The American Way! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A Marine squad sets out to rescue soldiers from an Axis "death camp" during World War II. Marine Cpl. "Zip" tries to guide his pal Larry through his first combat in Korea, which, unfortunately, is the infamous Pork Chop Hill. A Marine pilot brings air support to ground troops in Korea, in a story that focuses on the B-25 bomber in combat. Death Camp; Retreat by Night; Alliance with Ali; The Helping Hand; Flying Weapon Company. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Jess swears revenge after a Marine captain apparently turns "chicken" and abandons him to die. On the eve of ceasefire, a Marine squad thinks they don't have to worry about attack, but their sergeant isn't so sure. Communist forces in Korea have the Marines right where they want them, but they hadn't counted on Cpl. Corcoran, the Fire Team Leader. Chicken Captain; Hill at Panmunjom; Death Walked at Night; Fortress Europa; Fire Team Leader. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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.

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. A look at the battlefield from a Marine medic's point of view, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. A Marine sergeant earns the name Grandma... and not because of his combat boots. Marine "Jughead" Johnson has an unorthodox means of attack, using a helicopter pilot and a medic to make mini-incursions to the front in Korea. The Non-Combatants!; Inchon or Bust; Grandma's Chicks; Spy Center; 1 to 1; Medic, Medic; The Colonel's Boy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.