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Battle Stories (1952 Fawcett) comic books 1952

  • Issue #1
    Battle Stories (1952 Fawcett) 1

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    Stories and art by George Evans and others. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. A war correspondent, assigned to find out what frontline soldiers really think about the Korean War, gets a real earful. A captain who doesn't like dogs must deal with Hamlet, the Great Dane assigned to his combat unit, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Kelly is proud to be driving a bulldozer for the 11th Squadron, and when they're pinned down by the enemy, the 'dozer saves the day. The Winning of Tomorrow; Killer Cat; A Pork Chop for Hamlet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Battle Stories (1952 Fawcett) 2

    Stories and art by Bob Powell and John Martin. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. A GI who prepared for jungle warfare must figure out how to survive an aerial attack, in a story with art by comics legend Bob Powell. A sergeant leads five novice soldiers into the thick of the Korean War. A combat medic is conflicted when he must care for an enemy soldier. A Bird of Prey; The Mark of a Hero; Schnozzle Strike; A Pill For Pu-Yi. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Battle Stories (1952 Fawcett) 3

    Stories and art by Clem Weisbecker and John Martin. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. "Desmond's Desperadoes" make trouble for the enemy with guerilla-like attacks behind enemy lines. US soldiers set out to capture an intact MIG-15 fighter jet so it can be studied, but that's no easy task. The crew of a damaged submarine must survive three hours of depth charges and enemy bombardment before they can escape under darkness. Desmond's Desperadoes!; Salutin' Sammie; Wanted: One MIG-15; Hits or Misses; Korean Hot Rod; Three Hours to Moonset! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Battle Stories (1952 Fawcett) 4

    Stories and art by Joe Certa, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe and John Martin. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. US ships struggle to avoid floating enemy mines during the Korean War. Infantry foot soldiers are relieved by the timely arrival of a tank brigade. An outnumbered squadron tries to hold a mountain pass. Joint Effort; Well Done; They Stood and They Held; Call on Us Any Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Battle Stories (1952 Fawcett) 5

    Cover by Carl Pfeufer. Stories and art by Clem Weisbecker and John Martin. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. A submarine crew under attack tries to carry on after their captain is wounded. A US soldier undertakes a suicide mission. The appropriately named Pvt. Joe Waite is eager for action, after being stationed for months on a remote Korean island. Theyve Got to Kill Me!; According to the Book; Bases Loaded; R Is for Rotation. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Battle Stories (1952 Fawcett) 6

    Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. Soldiers in a POW camp plan a hasty escape when a US bombing run strikes the camp. A mountain in Korea is the subject of so much fighting, it gains the nickname Plasma Peak. Pvt. Puggo Wilson is an unrepentant thief and swindler, but even a cad is capable of heroism. Combined Operation; Situation Normal; High Sign; Above and Beyond the Call of Duty; The Peril on Plasma Peak; A Pardon for Puggo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.