Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1954-1956

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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.

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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.