Battlefield Action (1957) comic books 1958-1960

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Bill Molno and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Pvt. Kissam somehow always has an ailment that prevents him from going into action in Korea. A hobo stumbles across the forgotten tank he piloted in WWII, ten years ago, giving both of them a second chance. Future president Teddy Roosevelt leads his legendary team the Rough Riders on a famous charge during the Spanish-American War. Sick, Lame, and Lazy; The Has-Beens; Papua Push; The Wrong Guy Got the Medal; Teddy Roosevelt and His Rough Riders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Sid Check and others. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. In a five-part, issue length story, American soldiers are followed from D-Day through the next year of combat as they advance across occupied Europe, battling the Nazi menace. D-Day!; D-Day Plus Seven; D-Day Plus Twenty Three; Lieutenant Mind Reader; D-Day Plus Two Hundred Sixty-One; D-Day Plus Two Hundred Eighty Four. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sid Check and Tony Tallarico. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Kilroy wants to join the Rangers when they attempt to take back the French Riviera from the Nazis in 1944. A year before America enters the war, Capt. Wallace secretly skirmishes with Luftwaffe fighters over the English Channel. An injured Marine has a chance to destroy an enemy compound, but he may have to sacrifice his own life to do it. Pre-Dawn Assault; Spitfire Ace; Find the Strength for Your Life; Hold; The General Told Them "Nuts!"; Salvo! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. American forces enter WWI in 1918 and meet the German forces at Chateau-Thierry, in a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. "Country" Jessup joins the infantry in WWII, just in time for the Battle of Bastogne. Former company cook "Fat Stuff" Hansler gets his chance for battlefield action during the Korean War. Chateau-Thierry; Christmas, 1944 Bastogne; Fight in Darkness; The Way Back; A Day of Fun with Pop; Fat Stuff; Jonesy's Dream! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. This issue features a five-part, issue-length story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. In each chapter, soldiers cope with the reality of war in five different historical periods, from the Battle of Marathon in the 5th century BC to the Battle of Remagen during WWII. 218 B.C.; Christmas, 490 B.C.: The Battle of Marathon; December 2, 1805: Fight for Freedom; July 15, 1918; Mar. 7, 1945: Remagen Bridgehead. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. A Luftwaffe pilot faces everything the Allies can throw at him without fail, until he encounters the fighter plane known as the Thunderbolt. Records clerk Pvt. Asher finds himself on the front lines during WWII, and he's not ready for it. Plus a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. The Inspiration; The Chowhound; Thanks to the Tank Trapper; The Chocolate Bar Kid; Clerk in Combat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Marines Nodecki and Davis have a front-row seat to the Chongjin Retreat, a major American defeat in the early days of the Korean War. A grunt protects his M-1 rifle with his life during WWII duty in New Guinea. Five years after WWII, homeless Dobey is reunited with the remains of "Mary Anne," the tank he used to fight Nazis with. The Madmen of Mindanao; The Chongjin Retreat!; The M1: My Buddy!; Mortar Barrage; The Derelicts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. New lieutenant Fitch is completely clueless in his first WWII combat - luckily, Pfc. Clarke has been at it for a while. This story features art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. After a North Korean mortar strike, Maj. Galt's company wonders if the commander they call "Old Ironhead" could possibly still be alive. After the Battle of Anzio, WWII soldiers wonder at the identity of the man who saved them all. The Experienced P.F.C.; The Ghost on T-Bone Hill; Netted; The Nameless Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. WWII soldiers hate the tough 1st Sgt. who is keeping them alive, in a story with art (and an action-packed opening sequence) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. American soldiers find their M-24 tank stymied by the thick Korean mud. A WWII soldier's unit is puzzled by his antisocial behavior and his fearless behavior in combat. The Topkick; Captain Baylor's Sticks; The Beast; Steuben Served; Hard Luck Harrigan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Captured in Korea and brainwashed, Cpl. Hartmann is believed to be a traitor by his former war buddies after he becomes part of a propaganda campaign. During WWII, a dozen soldiers undertake a suicide mission to secure a French island. Sgt. Cooley takes risky actions in combat when he knows there's a general watching who could promote him. I Betray; The Guns of Med Island; Combat Contest; The Career Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Tough Sgt. Meeks keeps riding Kehoe about being "yella" during the Korean War, in one of several stories this issue by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Pfc. Rajeski doesn't fear enemy bullets in Korea, but the bone-numbing cold is his personal kryptonite. Plus a tale of the French Resistance during WWII. Don't Call Me Yella!; The Secret Weapon; The Silent Enemy; Delicate Affair; The Rear Echelon Hero; They Won Their War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Pat Masulli, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. A GI faces discipline for robbing the bodies of fallen Nazi soldiers, until he steals vital enemy plans. This story features art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Capt. Dawes earns the nickname "Digger" because of his insistence on digging deep foxholes, but his men learn why when the enemy attacks. Jenson learns the secret of the mysterious Nazi patrols that are targeting Axis troops, but he's knocked unconscious before he can share the info. The Scrounge; The Helmet; A Foxhole Not a Grave; Same Name; Sgt. Yellabelly; The Visitors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Marine Lubov has a dream of his own death on the eve of Iwo Jima. This story features art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. A WWII soldier is aided by a stray dog during a game of cat-and-mouse. Herbie is not ready to be a soldier, and he's especially not ready for D-Day. Plus an article about the Congressional Medal of Honor. Lubov's Day to Die; Lucky Dogs; Face of the Enemy; Marines Must March; Birth of a Soldier. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. An accident-prone soldier must prove his worth on the battlefield, in a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Moose Amberge becomes known as a 'one-man army' while storming Normandy. A mailman eager to gain the respect of his C.O. offers himself as a decoy during a dangerous maneuver. The Legend Dies; Warriors of Old: The Knight; Carry the Mail!; Hero's Reward; General Mud!; The Stupid P.F.C. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. A by-the-book sergeant gets crosswise with "Nails" Carmody, an inner-city hood in a private's uniform. This story features art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Everyone thinks Cpl. Narkis has a death-wish after surviving Guadalcanal. Fresh recruits in 1942 Asia hear the voice of their tough drill instructor as they try to survive the war. June 14, 1944, a Date to Die; The Unseen Marine; Strategy; The Wool Sock War!; Sgt. Right and Pvt. Wrong. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. The so-called "playboy division" finds the French Riviera isn't any fun during the Nazi occupation, in a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Pfc. Burdick decides he's not taking any more orders from generals until one of them comes to the front. Listen, General; The Kiska Ghost!; Our Young Army; The Champagne Campaign. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Jack tells his son how he won his medal at the Bridge at Remagen. Lt. McFee amazes his fellow soldiers with feats of bravery, but inside, he's terrified. Three GIs survive a Nazi ambush and struggle to escape an occupied village . This story features art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. The Hero Type; How Bad Can It Be?; Happy Birthday, Tojo!; War Weapons; Strong Point. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.