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Frontline Combat (1951 EC) comic books

  • Issue #4
    Frontline Combat (1951 EC) 4
    • One original staple removed. Staple added (not manufacturing). Centerfold detached. Staple rust with migration.

    Cover art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Combat Medic!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; As medics tend to a wounded soldier, the Captain tells everybody that the division is pulling out, but the medics want to stay where they are; As they continue to treat the wounded man, the four soldiers bugging out are shot and killed by a Chinese machine gun, but the medics make it to an ROK Army unit on foot and save the British soldier's life. "Light Brigade!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood. Crime SuspenStories house ad. "The Tyrant" text story by Jerry De Fuccio, art by Harvey Kurtzman. Picture Stories From the Bible house ad. "The Wreckers" text story, script and art by Harvey Kurtzman. "Air Burst!", script and art by Harvey Kurtzman; The Americans have the Chinese on the run, but two of the enemy's remaining mortar crew have a surprise for the advancing Americans: a booby trap. "Bomb Run!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder; An American bomber, "The Odyssey", has made a successful bombing run over a Filipino island when Japanese Zeros fill the sky and attack; While several Zeros are shot down, the bomber suffers a hit left engine, and they radio for help; They receive a message with landing instructions not knowing the message is a fake from a Japanese radio station with devastating results! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Frontline Combat (1951 EC) 6
    • 2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and two center wraps detached. Water spotting. Includes certificate of authenticity from IRS Collection.
    • Small piece missing(slightly interrupts art). Puncture(Goes through cover and first four wraps). Two hole punch at spine. 2" Cumulative spine split.
    • 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

    Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman. Art by John Severin, Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, and Jack Davis. The companion title to Kurtzman's groundbreaking war comic Two-Fisted Tales, showcasing the brutal realities of war. In Korea, Ed gets promoted to sergeant, but must explain why that's not really good news. A Shawnee warrior reflects on the grim history of white settlement in America before following Tecumseh into battle. A WWI pilot going for an "ace" rating flies right into a trap. Plus The EC "Artist of the Issue," focusing on Harvey Kurtzman. A Platoon!; War of 1812!; Fate; Ace!; Bellyrobber! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Frontline Combat (1951 EC) 12
    • Interior is complete, back cover is missing. Brittle along spine. Full length spine split to several interior pages.

    Cover by Jack Davis. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman. Art by George Evans, Alex Toth, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. The companion title to Kurtzman's groundbreaking war comic Two-Fisted Tales, showcasing the brutal realities of war. This theme issue focuses on the US Air Force. An aircraft observer suspects approaching bombers, and F-94 jets are scrambled in response. A detailed recounting of a B-29 bombing run over Korea from start to finish. Helicopters find action during Korea by rescuing soldiers from danger. F-94!; F-86 Sabre Jet!; Rocket Flight; B-26 Invader!; H-5. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Frontline Combat (1951 EC) 13
    • Interior is complete. Near full length spine split (taped at interior). 3" Cumulative spine split (not taped). Cover detached.

    Cover by Wally Wood. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman and Jerry DeFuccio. Art by George Evans, John Severin, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. The companion title to Kurtzman's groundbreaking war comic Two-Fisted Tales, showcasing the brutal realities of war. Navy pilots take Panther Jets into combat. A medieval shepherd uses his trained hawk as a weapon when his father's castle is attacked. Air ace Frank Luke plays by his own rules once too often. Plus The EC "Artist of the Issue," focusing on George Evans. Pantherjet!; War Dance!; Symbols; Wolf!; Frank Luke! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.