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

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.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Gene Colan and John Tartaglione. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack tries to rescue vital supplies from a sunken transport, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Curly believes his high-school track medal is his lucky charm in battle. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Bottoms Up or Die; Marine Oddities; Wire Tap; Comedy Column; Leatherneck Jack: The Green Squad at Red Ridge; Short Cut to Suicide; Gag Bag; Lucky Piece. Final issue published by St. John; Charlton resumed the series two years later with issue #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After a collection of pin-up photos is destroyed, Canteen Kate volunteers to recreate them herself, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and his team make a desperate attempt to take an enemy fort that has resisted air and sea attacks, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores and his buddies parachute behind enemy lines to rescue a captured American agent. Cover by Baker. Leatherneck Jack: Trail of the Tokyo Terrorist; Packaged Peril; Canteen Kate: Candid Cutie; Experiment with Death; Tripoli Shores: Fugitives from the Firing Squad; The Bobsledding Wildcats. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by 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 causes comic chaos when she auditions for an upcoming stage performance for the troops, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack is trapped in the target area of the Marine Corps' own rocket attack, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Meanwhile, his buddies Monte and Gum travel toward a hidden enemy outpost at Junkyard Junction. Plus two more Colan stories. Cover by Baker. Frontline Private; Leatherneck Jack: Blitz at Junkyard Junction; Canteen Kate: Call to Arms; Front Line Snafu; Disguised for Death!; Enemy Breakthrough. 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 Pete Morisi, Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After his brother Billy is killed in combat, Jerry ignores orders in favor of a one-man war against the enemy. Old Sarge's Korean-conflict troops don't believe his heroic stories from WWII, until they see him in action. Soldier Tanglefoot Jones is captured by Korean forces and manages a desperate escape, but the enemy is close behind. One Man's War; Old Sarge; Must Be a Marine; Ozark Fighter!; Little Lady of Seoul. 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.

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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.