Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1981

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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.

Stories and art by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A grunt's-eye-view of the war in Korea. A veteran of Korea and WWII, Major Haydock faces his last battlefield in Vietnam. Marine Boyd thinks back to how he wound up winning a Silver Star after Guadalcanal. Major Haydocks Last War; I Don't Deserve the Medal; Us Heroes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.