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Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1953-1955

  • Issue #14
    Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 14
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4407824008
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Gene Colan and John Tartaglione. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate needs an air conditioner for the camp break room, so she decides to steal one from the General's office, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Marines are joined by a South Korean soldier in a mission to an enemy-held dam, in a story with art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Biff's draft notice finally catches up to him on the battlefield in Korea. Cover by Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Yalu Death Squad; Foxhole Escapade; Purple Heart Potato; The Big Freeze; Mission Accomplished; Challenge Under Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 24

    Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Chic Stone, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines battle to take the island of Saipan against heavy resistance during WWII. Carney and Stash only take a break from fighting each other when the enemy gets in the way. Ace Marine Jack dislikes foxholes, until he learns a lesson about cover under fire. Saipan Beachhead; Carneys Classic Profile; Fear of Battle; Trapped; The Big Foxhole; The Feud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.