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

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. 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.