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Special War Series (1965) comic books

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    Special War Series (1965) 4 VG- 3.5

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    Starts Mar 9

    Cover by Frank McLaughlin. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin and Vince Alascia. Special War Series takes a hard left turn from war comics into superhero adventure. Sgt. Rip Jagger, escaping Axis forces during World War II, is taken in by Pacific Islanders of a strange judo cult. They teach Jagger everything they know, so he can fight for justice as the masked hero Judomaster. Plus, Sarge Steel demonstrates judo, aikido, and karate for readers. Introducing Rip Jagger…Judomaster; Fight for Freedom; The Dojo!; Judomaster is Born; Sarge Steel: Sport of Judo. Final issue of the series; Judomaster's adventures continue in Judo Master (1966 Charlton) #89. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.