Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton) comic books 1955-1957

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Mel Keefer and others. Numbering continues from Soldier and Marine Comics Vol. 1 (1954) #15. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Military shenanigans with Quigley and Beals, the brawling, womanizing stars of Toby's Fighting Leathernecks (1952). Quigley and Beals volunteer for corpsmen (medic) duty, so they can protect (and fight over) a curvaceous war correspondent. Q. and B. are assigned to guard a experimental rocket for the Navy. Marines told of a "man-eating" idol on an island start to wonder if the Native wisdom is true after soldiers start disappearing. Quigley and Beals: Flight of Fancy; Homing Pigeon; Quigley and Beals: Errand of Mercy; The Mysterious Idol. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Don Heck, Don Perlin, Abe Simon, Charles Nicholas, and Bill Molno. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. An Army sergeant goes searching for his missing unit and their South Korean cohort, Kee. Tobin and Grey keep up their constant arguing until they have to deal with the enemy, in a story with early art by Iron Man co-creator Don Heck. A grizzled veteran and a new recruit, Pappy and The Kid, discuss problems with women back home while fighting an Axis patrol, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. The Search for Kee; Fatal Ferry; Courage in the Skies; Mail Call; Lone Reinforcement! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, and Art Gates. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. When a night patrol goes missing, an army Colonel elects to go look for them himself, even though he hasn't been in combat in a long time. Private Joyce likes being a private and resists attempts to promote him with insubordination and the like, even though he's older than most PFCs. "Indian-American" Sgt. John Running Deer takes out an entire enemy encampment single-handedly after his platoon is wiped out in an ambush. They Saw the Light; G.I. Grins; The Permanent P.F.C.; Twisted Track; The Unconquered American; Percy PFC; Hike, Hike, Hike!; Tightwad Tad. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Maurice Whitman, and Henry Kiefer. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A sergeant who despises untrained officers on the front lines feels conflicted when his own son is chosen for officer school. A North Korean immigrant who fights on the American side of the Korean War feels he must prove himself to others as a loyal American. Dennis's letter home from the front takes a dramatic turn when he's captured by enemy forces. Change of Heart; Dear Mom…; Your Army, Mr. Jones!; True Hero; The Spy; Commissioned in the Field; Lunatic Loonan; Private Andy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko (credited as Rebel), Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Pete Morisi. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A British sergeant disguises himself as a German officer and infiltrates Rommel's tank command in North Africa. A cargo mule named Clarence saves the day during the Civil War, in a story with early art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A sergeant's order to keep a Korean prisoner alive while the unit tries to avoid enemy fire is not popular with the other soldiers. Outfoxing the Desert Fox; Gavins Stupid Mule; The Missing Gatlings; The Prisoner; The Beaut; Kellys Private War; Sleepy Pete; Map Reading. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Maurice Whitman. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Sgt. Kalek shows no fear as he leads his squad into battle, but inside, he's terrified. During WWI, American and enemy troops alike are shocked when Hank, believed dead, turns up alive and...blue? In Korea, a tank battalion tries to hide out from the enemy by taking refuge in a cave and sealing off the entrance with dynamite. The Sergeant Was Afraid; The Man They Left Behind; Lewis Versus Von Zepplin; The Ghost of Argonne Woods; A Prayer; Priority Target; Tank Trap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Despite being descended from a long line of American war heroes, Pvt. Colden is petrified in battle. During the Korean War, Southern country boy "Cotton Jim" won't stop talking about his great-uncle's role in Pickett's Charge during the Civil War. In another story, Pfc. Moore spins tales about his heroism during WWII, but his fellow soldiers in Korea are not impressed. Son of a Hero; Surrender; The Indian Wars; Old Nick's Last Charge; Windy; The Test. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, Sal Trapani, Maurice Whitman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Lucas has never been able to fight back against bullies, until that one day at the 38th Parallel in Korea. Pvt. Mansell has a knack for spotting Axis snipers in WWII's Pacific Theater. An American squad is chosen to draw a Panzer unit out of hiding. Plus a look at the recoilless anti-tank rocket launcher, better known as the bazooka. Nowhere to Run; Sniper; The Double's Double; The Man Behind the Man; Dugout Hero; Bait for a Tiger; In This Corner...The Bazooka. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.