Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books
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Issue #101
Published Jan 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine pilot Gordon dogfights with Axis Zeroes while escorting bombers over the Solomon Islands, in a WWII story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During Guadalcanal, Cpl. Manotti sets out to rescue PFC Calhoun for personal reasons: He wants another chance at winning back his poker stake. Marines find a different enemy than the one they were looking for when they land in the wrong spot during an island invasion. A historical retelling of the WWII Battle of Midway. But the real historical interest in this issue is a look at the various dangers of the Vietnam conflict, revealing American attitudes to the war in 1972. True Friend!; Just a Marine; The Turning Point: Midway: June 3rd, 1942; The Phantom Company; Agile in the Mind; The Other Enemies! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #102
Published Mar 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. While escorting a film crew through the jungle, Shotgun Harker and Chicken venture into a safe village that turns out to be full of enemy soldiers, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Sgt. Lennard tries to teach his men a simple but vital skill: how to act without thinking under fire. 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: Smile - Youre On Combat Camera; Where Is Eddie Moore?; Someones Gotta Do It!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Cold Clue; The Rifleman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #103
Published Apr 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun Harker survives when his chopper is shot down, but seeking revenge on the enemy troops that shot him down is a crazy idea. Lt. Langley is a hospital ship's only hope during a WWII kamikaze attack. Korea has about finished Cpl. Dolman's resolve, until newly arrived Pfc. Turner gives him a kick in the pants. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Charley Trap!; The Last Days; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Lost Face; Listen ta Me, Boot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #104
Published Jun 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, a battalion's tough new commander is a by-the-book hardcase who wins the resentment of every soldier there. After an enemy attack, Edmunds and an injured captain are separated from the rest of their unit. Plus a Shotgun and Chicken story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. The cover, possibly by Sal Gentile, features the Pledge of Allegiance. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Viet Cong Victim; The Colonel Was a Creep!; Mistaken for a Marine!; Devil's Double. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #105
Published Aug 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Don Perlin. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Bill Molno, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A medic who has sworn not to kill faces a moral choice when the blinded soldier he is tending is surrounded by enemy forces, in a story with art (and cover) by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Shot down over Axis-occupied Philippines, Marine Gus must escape, but will the natives of Luzon help him, or turn him in? In Vietnam, Shotgun and Chicken are ambushed by enemy soldiers, upon which Chicken promptly faints. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Voice of the Enemy; One Crummy Marine!; Sam Spolo: Catch the Courier; Kamikaze; I Cannot Kill! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #106
Published Nov 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Marines are shocked when Mulie is sent to liberate a school, because he's famous for not taking prisoners. Lt. Davis, court-martialed for surrendering to the enemy, tells his side of the story, in a tale with art (and cover) by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In Vietnam, Shotgun and Chicken must baby-sit a contentious US senator visiting the front. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Senator and the Dumb Marine; The Day Hell Froze Over!; Sam Spolo The Spy Master: The Tukahana Tape; When The Crunch Comes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #107
Published Dec 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Ron "Rock" Tillis goes from hero to legend in his last days, in a story written by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. Two soldiers, one American and one Japanese, are trapped together in a cave on Iwo Jima, in a tale with art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. In Vietnam, Shotgun Harker and Chicken target a Viet Cong ammo dump. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Toughest Marine in Combat Zone C; The Hero!; The Victims!; Trouble and Treason. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #108
Published Jan 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$2.50
Cover by Fred Himes. Stories and art by Fred Himes, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Captain Kinross has been carrying the guilt of his unearned Service Cross since WWII, but he gets a chance to redeem himself in Korea. A Marine pilot learns about combat on the ground after he's shot down over enemy territory. Shotgun Harker tries to teach the new Lieutenant how to stay alive in Vietnam. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hero Maker; Return of the Hero!; Why?; A Nice Clean War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #109
Published Mar 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by A. Martinez and Jean Elier. Stories and art by A. Martinez, Jean Elier, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, a Marine learns the truth behind the saying, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link." Captain Hudkins is sure that Communist forces have crossed the Yalu River, but no one else believes him. The Hunted; The Weakest Link; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: To Catch a Cunning One; The Marine Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #110
Published Apr 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Don Perlin and Pat Boyette. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Aircraft mechanics reveal why Marine pilot Blocker gets credit for all the kills made by his wingman, Hadley, in one of three stories in this issue with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Another Boyette story tells the history of the Marines, including a re-creation of the famous photo Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. A retelling of the Battle of Midway in comics format is one of two stories this issue with art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Wing Man!; You Dont Have To Be Crazy (But it Helps); World Survivors; The Midway Massacre!; Why?; The First Step. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #111
Published Jun 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A mysterious malady fells Magruder just as the crucial WWII Battle of Saipan is underway. During WWI, Murray goes to help a soldier trapped in no-man's land, but that could be a suicide mission, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. One Round for the Medics! ; Magruder Saw Better Days; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Knitted Knots; The Voice From No-Man's Land. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #112
Published Jul 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A tender-hearted Marine rescues an orphan during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In a two-part story, a tough drill instructor becomes an even tougher platoon leader when it's time to go to war. D.I., Part I: The Boot! ; D.I., Part II: Platoon Leader; General Knowett: Raindrops For War; Not So Tough! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #113
Published Sep 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
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Cover by Warren Sattler. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In a WWII story printed sideways with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette, Marines surrounded by Communist forces try to stay awake all night. In a Cold War story, Marines are assigned to protect the US Vice President from an assassination plot during a visit to a Central American country. Charlie Company's commander Hardnose Hardigan is supposed to be the toughest soldier in Korea, but then he gets a letter from home. The Assassins; Haggerty's Boots; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Perfect Plan; A Letter From Home! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #114
Published Oct 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In a WWII story printed sideways with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette, Lt. Rennie must earn his platoon's respect on Iwo Jima. A Marine sergeant meets his hated boot-camp drill instructor again, and this time he's the commanding officer. A Marine sniper encounters the Axis soldier he refused to shoot. Plus a profile of the F4U Corsair. Day of Reckoning; There's One in Every Crowd; The Old Gung Ho!; General Knowett: Hidden Mike; The Workhorse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #115
Published Dec 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Warren Sattler. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Jiggs and his squadron take on Axis fighter planes, in a story with great technical detail about WWII air combat. Soldiers Jeb and his son fight side-by-side in combat, but have nothing in common in day-to-day life. Plus a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. The Enemies; Have a Heart; General Knowett: Scorched Earth; Nothing in Common! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #116
Published Jan 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. 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. Sgt. Hudkins is tough on the men of the 3rd Squad, but they don't know how good they've got it until a complaint gets him reassigned. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Not Tough Enough!; Hudkins' Chickens; Chaos a Crecy; Bug-Out Charlie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #117
Published Jun 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Cpt. Galt learns leadership during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Sgt. Reep is the sole American soldier in the area, helping Korean villagers rout Communist forces. During WWII, Lt. Ryan is sent to kill Goering's personal hit man. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Follow Me... and Die!; The Underground Underground; A Killer in Town; Nazi Hit Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #118
Published Aug 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.40
$2.50
Cover by Dan Adkins. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Pat Boyette, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas and Wayne Howard. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During World War I, American pilots make the "Spad" into a crucial weapon at the dawn of aerial combat, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Cpl. Crossen redeems himself on the battlefield by clearing the way for the Marine invasion of an occupied island during WWII. Underwater demolitions squads mount a desperate mission in Korea to stop a train full of POWs. The Spad; The Wheeler Dealer; The Timid Tiger; The Deadly Rain; The Chongjin Express. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #119
Published Nov 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
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$2.50
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Pat Boyette, Joe Gill, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During the Battle of Guadalcanal, Limonetti has a moment of panic that threatens to follow him throughout his Marine career, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Sgt. Miles Curtin leads a squadron of Marines in 1910 Haiti to protect a sugar plantation from armed "insurgents." The Lemon Marine; War Life Insurance; Nightmare in the Caribbean; The Day Time Ran Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #120
Published Jan 1975 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro, Pat Boyette, Fred Himes, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Turner faces a moral choice on the battlefield in Korea, whether to save several enemy soldiers. Cpt. Howell gains a reputation as the best ground support pilot in Korea. Lt. Talbot faces the enemy in the air and on the ground during the WWII Battle of Guadalcanal. Plus the life of General Douglas MacArthur, in a story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. One Mans Mission; Second Effort; Old Soldiers Never Die!; The Foxhole Pilot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #121
Published Mar 1975 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro, Pat Boyette, Fred Himes, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. An issue-length story describes the Battle of Peleliu in the Pacific during WWII, later called "the bitterest battle of the war for the Marines." Plus a text story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Painted cover by Boyette. Three Roads to Hell; The First to Fight! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #122
Published Mar 1975 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
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Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Adele Matera, Pat Boyette, Wayne Howard, and Joe Gill. As indicated by the title logo and indicia, this issue was a tryout for the later Charlton war comic simply titled "War." Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During the Civil War, a woman tries to talk her son out of enlisting by describing his ancestors who died in America's wars, but that has the opposite effect. A comics history of the Battle of Little Big Horn and Custer's Last Stand. An old man reflects on his youth as a WWI aerial ace, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Painted cover by Boyette. Far From Home!; Custer's Last Stand!; It Takes All Kinds; The Trenches! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #123
Published May 1975 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Wayne Howard. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Ghetto kid Mickey has always felt trapped by life, and when he's pinned down by enemy fire in WWII, it all comes back to him. During Korea, an embittered tank crew is made up of "retreads:" older reserve soldiers from WWII called back into action. After a concussive attack during WWII, Sgt. Burkett is deafened and dangerously disoriented, and his company must keep him from wandering the battlefield. Painted cover by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Trapped Again; The Sittin' Duck!; Fly the Flag; The Weakling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #124
Published Jul 1975 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Don Sherwood. Stories and art by Mike Pellowski, Mike Vosburg, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The Allied fleet makes a daring assault on Luzon during WWII, but first they must get past the formidable Axis artillery at Surigao. During Korea, Abelard risks his life to save a wounded enemy soldier. A comics history of the Marines in conflicts throughout American history. The Guns Of Surigao; Killer's Nest; The Long Wait; Hit and Run; No Cross for a Tombstone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #125
Published Sep 1975 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Painted cover by Pat Boyette. 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. The history of the US Marines, in a text story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Painted cover by Boyette. Easy Way Out; Live Bait; The Leathernecks; The Devil Dogs at Chateau Thierry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #126
Published Nov 1975 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Stories and art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Bill Molno, Antonio Colmeiro, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Gus, a Marine in Korea, is held up as an example to his fellow soldiers because of his headstrong attacks. Al and his buddies try to hold the line when Communist forces cross Korea's Yalu river in 1950. Plus retellings of the Battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima during WWII. A Special Kind of Glory; Okinawa; The Model Marine; Bloody Iwo Jima; Die By Night; No More Medals. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #127
Published Jan 1976 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Bill Molno, Antonio Colmeiro, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After being busted from lieutenant to private, West hopes to redeem himself at the WWII Battle of Saipan. Cpl. Baker is stranded on a remote island with one other soldier - from the other side. Marines seek the traitor in a Vietnamese village. Painted cover by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Chicken; A Small, Small War; The Retread; Smile of Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #128
Published Mar 1976 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, 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. Wanting to impress visiting senators, US generals in Korea order the overtaxed, understaffed 4th Battalion to take Bushwhack Ridge. Hager risks his life to save Marines from an Axis ambush during World War II. A Marine goes MIA during the Korean War. Painted cover by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. A Time to Die!; The Killing Machine; Missing in Action; The Hidden Enemy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #129
Published May 1976 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Bill Molno, Antonio Colmeiro, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine pilot Duane undertakes a risky bombing run against Axis artillery hiding in high cliffside caves, but they will be shooting back at him. Gambler and black marketeer Karg is living large in Korea, until he gets caught and busted to front-line duty on Pork Chop Hill. Marines at the American Legation in China must protect the embassy from the Boxer Rebellion, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Painted cover by Boyette. The Snafu Squad; Corsair Jockey; Infantry: Queen of Battle!; Only Death Brings Glory; The Boxer Rebellion. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #130
Published Jul 1976 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
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Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. As Marines ship out for the front lines of WWI, Ralph is bullied by the other soldiers because of his cushy desk job, so he sets out to prove he's a real Marine. In another WWI story, soldiers in the trenches face a new form of mustard gas that their masks cannot protect them from. Painted cover by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. An Hour of Glory; Drop-Out; An Unsung Genius; A Chance to Fight; Creeping Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #131
Published Sep 1976 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
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Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine pilot Mangan risks his life to provide air support for ground troops in Korea. A Marine goes on a suicide mission to hold off Axis forces from an island, armed with only an anti-aircraft gun. A Marine pilot in Korea dares to enter "MiG Alley," in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Wake to the Rising Sun; Hero Types; Paid in Full!; War Machines; MiG Alley; Hidden Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #132
Published Nov 1976 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Soldiers fighting in the jungles of New Guinea in 1944 get a taste of what Vietnam will be like 30 years later. Lt. Armand leads his troops in the invasion of Iwo Jima. Hurd finds his rival Sedio dogging his every move. The Vanished Foe; Defeat at Midway; The Elephant; Nemesis. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #133
Published Oct 1977 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
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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 $0.35.
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Issue #134
Published Dec 1977 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The WWII bomber "Lucky Lady" earns its name, in a story with some great plane art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. During WWII, a Marine stranded on an Axis-occupied island decides to give a bombing raid some ground support. Lucky Lady; Island Hopping; The Green Ghost; Bull Pen Marine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #135
Published Feb 1978 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
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Cover by Sanho Kim. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Pete Morisi, Willi Franz and Sanho Kim. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, a sergeant must single-handedly hold off an enemy advance long enough for a wounded captain to be evacuated, in a story by Sam Glanzman and Willi Franz, creators of The Lonely War of Captain Schultz. Cpt. Skip Harner reveals the story of how he joined the Marines. Non-fiction war tales include President Madison's flight from the White House during the War of 1812; Operation Sea Lion, the German attempt to invade Britain; and airships in warfare. The Trek of the Third Platoon; The Night The Capitol Burned!; Back from Hell!; Airship; The Battle of Britain; Pacific Nightmare. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #136
Published Apr 1978 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Stories and art by 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. Marines arrive on the Pacific front in WWII, only to learn that their hated drill instructor is now their hated commanding officer. Marines face danger in the skies over Nicaragua. A reprint of one of the earliest Fightin' Marines stories to cover the Vietnam War, as Marines learn that fighting there is different than fighting in Korea or WWII. Look for the Angel; Hidden Eyes; Nicaraguan Air War; The Nakado. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #137
Published May 1978 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Lt. Langley is a hospital ship's only hope during a WWII kamikaze attack. Sgt. Webb struggles to win the respect of his new Marine company, who compares him to their former "top kick." Marines struggle to learn how to fight in dense jungle when deployed to the Philippines in WWII. The Last Days; Instead of a Hero; Jungle Fighters; Death Defier: The Agile Mind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #138
Published Jul 1978 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by A. Martinez and Jean Elier. Stories and art by Sanho Kim, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, 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. During the assault on Honeycomb Hill, Marine Hines finds a tunnel that could turn the tide of battle. A captain suspects that Chinese soldiers have crossed the Yalu River, but he needs proof. New soldier Jud learns that war is not really like a football game. Honeycomb Hill; Spot a Spy; Crowd-Pleaser; The Marine Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #139
Published Oct 1978 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sanho Kim, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Al Caruso. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Tilden becomes a killing machine while attacking an enemy stronghold during Korea. Marines face a surprise attack from Axis forces after they thought they had taken all the fight out of them. A sergeant earns a reputation as the hardest hardcase in the war, with a heart of stone. Kill!; Banzai! Banzai!; The Skipper Had a Heart of Stone; U.S. Fighting Man's Code. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #140
Published Dec 1978 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
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Cover by Fred Himes. Stories and art by Fred Himes, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Captain Kinross has been carrying the guilt of his unearned Service Cross since WWII, but he gets a chance to redeem himself in Korea. A Marine pilot learns about combat on the ground after he's shot down over enemy territory. Shotgun Harker tries to teach the new Lieutenant how to stay alive in Vietnam. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hero Maker; Return of the Hero!; Why?; A Nice Clean War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #141
Published Feb 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Ron 'Rock' Tillis goes from hero to legend in his last days, in a story written by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. Two soldiers, one American and one Japanese, are trapped together in a cave on Iwo Jima, in a tale with art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. In Vietnam, Shotgun Harker and Chicken target a Viet Cong ammo dump. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Toughest Marine in Combat Zone C; The Hero!; The Victims!; Trouble and Treason. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #142
Published Mar 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Pat Boyette, Joe Gill, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During the Battle of Guadalcanal, Limonetti has a moment of panic that threatens to follow him throughout his Marine career, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Sgt. Miles Curtin leads a squadron of Marines in 1910 Haiti to protect a sugar plantation from armed "insurgents." The Lemon Marine; War Life Insurance; Nightmare in the Caribbean; The Day Time Ran Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #143
Published Jun 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine pilot Mangan risks his life to provide air support for ground troops in Korea. A Marine goes on a suicide mission to hold off Axis forces from an island, armed with only an anti-aircraft gun. A Marine pilot in Korea dares to enter "MiG Alley," in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Wake to the Rising Sun; Hero Types; Paid in Full!; War Machines; MiG Alley; Hidden Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #144
Published Jul 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A mysterious malady fells Magruder just as the crucial WWII Battle of Saipan is underway. During WWI, Murray goes to help a soldier trapped in no-man's land, but that could be a suicide mission, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette.. One Round for the Medics!; Magruder Saw Better Days; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Knitted Knots; The Voice From No-Man's Land. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #145
Published Sep 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.49
$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A tender-hearted Marine rescues an orphan during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In a two-part story, a tough drill instructor becomes an even tougher platoon leader when it's time to go to war. D.I., Part I: The Boot!; D.I., Part II: Platoon Leader; Not So Tough! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #146
Published 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Don Perlin. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Pat Boyette and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A medic who has sworn not to kill faces a moral choice when the blinded soldier he is tending is surrounded by enemy forces, in a story with art (and cover) by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. A retelling of the history of the Marines, including a re-creation of the famous photo Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, in a comics story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Shotgun and Chicken rescue a pilot shot down in Vietnam, only to learn he's an Air Force general, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: They Must Love Us, Chicken; Why?; Sam Spolo: Catch the Courier; Kamikaze; You Don't Have to Be Crazy (But It Helps!); I Cannot Kill! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #147
Published Dec 1979 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro, Pat Boyette, Fred Himes, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Turner faces a moral choice on the battlefield in Korea, whether to save several enemy soldiers. Cpt. Howell gains a reputation as the best ground support pilot in Korea. Lt. Talbot faces the enemy in the air and on the ground during the WWII Battle of Guadalcanal. Plus the life of General Douglas MacArthur, in a story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. One Mans Mission; Second Effort; Old Soldiers Never Die!; The Foxhole Pilot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #148
Published Jan 1980 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Marines are shocked when Mulie is sent to liberate a school, because he's famous for not taking prisoners. Lt. Davis, court-martialed for surrendering to the enemy, tells his side of the story, in a tale with art (and cover) by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In Vietnam, Shotgun and Chicken must baby-sit a contentious US senator visiting the front. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Senator and the Dumb Marine; The Day Hell Froze Over!; When The Crunch Comes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #149
Published Mar 1980 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Rezzonico. Stories and art by Rezzonico, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Surrounded by Korean and Chinese soldiers, Doc Brady and his squad learn the meaning of courage and sacrifice. Lt. Shekulski leads his squad against the formerly unraidable Battle-Ship Hill. In a Cold War story, a Marine private is captured by the forces of a South American dictator, and his buddies come to the rescue. Battleship Hill; Get Out, Marines; No One Will Know We Died. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #150
Published May 1980 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Bill Molno, Antonio Colmeiro, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Gus, a Marine in Korea, is held up as an example to his fellow soldiers because of his headstrong attacks. Al and his buddies try to hold the line when Communist forces cross Korea's Yalu river in 1950. Plus retellings of the Battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima during WWII. A Special Kind of Glory; Okinawa; The Model Marine; Bloody Iwo Jima; Die By Night; No More Medals. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.
