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    Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 4 PR 0.5

    Interior is complete. Full length spine split, cover detached.

    Ended Aug 18 2020
    Winning Bid $14

    Cover by Fran Matera. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate tries to alter her pal's ill-fitting uniform, but first she needs the right fabric from the supply depot, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and his pals face a cacophony of auditory assaults, as well as a fog-shrouded grenade attack, in a story that may feature early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Separated from his unit, Biff starts a landslide to subdue the enemy soldiers who wounded his pal Smokey. Tough Luck Makes a Hero; Leatherneck Jack; Canteen Kate: Tailor Maid; Tripoli Shores: Detour to Destruction; Guerrillas Die at Dawn; Danger Ahead; Gallantry in Action. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: PR 0.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)