Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1955-1957

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles F. X. Houts, Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate hates to see her buddies digging ditches, so she tries to help out with a steam shovel, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and Monte set out to destroy an enemy ammunition dump behind enemy lines, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores meets with the mysterious guerrilla leader known only as The Tiger. Patrol Duty; Tripoli Shores; Canteen Kate: Foxhole Floozie; Danger in Disguise; Leatherneck Jack: The Big Blast; Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh: Flying High. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Sal Trapani, Pete Morisi and Dick Giordano. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A by-the-book colonel in Korea gets a new driver who's a real loose cannon. A Marine sergeant tries to keep his battlefield acts of heroism anonymous, so his platoon will get all the credit. Sgt. McCan is considered too old for combat duty, but then his most prized possession is placed in jeopardy, in an early story with art by Pete Morisi. The Colonel's Jeep; Bashful Hero; Haggerty's Hill; Danger in Disguise; Heroes or Hooligans; Re-Tread. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In order to get out of KP duty, a Marine private volunteers for a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. An out-of-shape mess sergeant in Korea proves that when the chips are down, he's still a Marine. Quigley and Beals, formerly the stars of Toby's Fightin' Leathernecks, fight to win the affections of two Navy nurses. Pinky's Beachhead; Butterball; K. P. Ain't So Bad!; Tightwad Tad; Playground Jungle; Quigley and Beals: The Neatest Nurse in the Navy; Smile-A-Whiles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Boot-camp soldiers complaining under the rigorous command of Sgt. Moller learn why he's so tough on them. The Marine they call "Peaceful Mike" is left to fend for himself in a Cold War town, but one Peaceful Mike is enough. Bolton learns why the band of misfits he's been assigned is called "the Tigers." Drill, Drill, Drill; Stragglin' Sam; Peaceful Mike; Ballistics Talking; Out of the Reds; Every Man a Tiger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Bazooka-squad duo Bull and Red squabble during their down time, but are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. A Marine finds himself fighting in Korea alongside an Army unit, but their combat techniques are wildly different. A Marine squad tries to adjust after their best soldier is shipped home, and the replacement seems to be a country bumpkin. Bazooka Team; The Best Outfit in the World; Marine Paul Jones; One Battle, One Marine; The Marines Are Coming; The Replacement. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sid Check, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine "Skinny" keeps re-enlisting throughout the conflicts of the early 20th century, no matter how many times he promises himself it's the last time. A Marine sergeant explains to his superiors exactly why he went AWOL. Tired of hearing Pvt. Clark complain about the way he runs the company, a colonel puts Clark in charge of things for a day. One Hitch Gyrene; The Bluff That Worked; A.W.O.L.; Have a Hill?; Let's Get Casey; C.O. for a Day!; A Wing and a Prayer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.