Marine War Heroes (1964) comic books
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Published Jun 1964 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
- Interior complete.
Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front, sometimes giving a character's death-date on the opening page of the story. Lt. Col. Stannard leads a Marine squad against heavy fire in the Pacific during WWII. Navy pilot Lt. Lantz battles fighter planes over Guadalcanal. Radio operators convey vital information during the Korean conflict. When in Doubt, Attack; Henderson Hot-Shot; D Is for Destroyer; Combat Operator; Ski's Gun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Published Aug 1965 by Charlton Comics Group.$3.00
Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. Marine Sgt. Roberts is captured during the Battle of Guadalcanal and taken into the Axis caves. Ex-Marine Judd has trouble adjusting to life after the war, and then re-enlists in Korea... but does he still have what it takes? Jake is a Marine war hero in the Pacific, but his brother Harry has an attack of cowardice in combat. Plus the history of the first "iron-clad" ship. Conquered Hero; The First Iron-Clad; Broken Idol; Bred for Valor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Published Aug 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.20
Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Norman Nodel, Bill Fraccio and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. The son and grandson of Marine war heroes, Mike doesn't think he measures up. American forces enter WWI in 1918 and meet the German forces at Chateau-Thierry. A retelling of the battle of Okinawa. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "Polaris Nuclear Sub" - for kids. No Heroes Left; Meet This Marine; Chateau-Thierry 1918; Hidden Eyes!; Baptism of Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.