Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1971
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Issue #96
Published Mar 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun Harker is satisfied that there are no Viet Cong in the village they are exploring, but Chicken isn't so sure, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During WWII, Duncan gets separated from his outfit on an enemy-held island. A sergeant and a good ol' boy beat a hasty retreat from overwhelming enemy forces in Korea. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Deadly Shadows; General Knowett Talks; The Emperor Had a Plan; The Long Retreat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #98
Published Jul 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Jack Keller and 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. By this point in its run, the series is emphasizing the action-packed "Shotgun" character over his cerebral counterpart. Marine pilot "Reb Buford" must bail out over enemy territory. 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 $0.15.
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Issue #100
Published Nov 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$7.10
$7.10
$2.80
$2.80
$2.50
Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Rudi Palais, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun's cowardly sidekick Chicken dates a nurse who wants him to be a war hero, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Widsell's new position as "air to ground liaison" gives him a perspective on the war he's never had before. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Chicken Smith and the Medal; Seven Names to Remember; The Stickmen of Sarayama; Fearless Fighting Franklyn Farrington; The Real War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
