Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 11

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Cover by Gene Colan. Stories and art by Gene Colan and Mort Drucker. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack introduces a rookie squad to front-line combat, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Engineers struggle to bridge the untamed Yan River, in a story that may feature early art by future comics legend Ross Andru. Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh take a dangerous assignment just to get away from Sgt. Kennedy, in a story featuring early art from future Mad magazine legend Mort Drucker. Plus some one-pagers by Drucker. Cover by Colan. The Impossible Bridge at Yan River; Curious Facts About Marines; Leatherneck Jack: The Night in Devil's Pocket; Marine Oddities; Thrilling Exploits of Fighting Marines; Fun Time; The Lighter Side; Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh: Short Road to Trouble! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.