Battle Cry (1952) comic books 1954-1956

Cover by Vickers. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Robert Q. Sale and Hy Fleishman. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. Pvt. Ike tries to help a rookie soldier who doesn't know or like what the US is doing in Korea. A by-the-book Marine sergeant clashes with his troops when they help a civilian child impoverished by the war. Americans in a German POW camp await the approaching troops that can liberate them. Pvt. Ike: Just a Foot Soldier; Marine Sergeant; The Private and the Sergeant; Watching the Line; Recon Flight; Private Stock; Pvt. Ike: Ya Gotta Have Faith. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and Hy Fleishman. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. Pvt. Ike and a blonde war correspondent get involved in a search for contraband lemonade in Korea. A US tank unit lost in the African desert during WWII wonders what to do with the German soldiers they've captured. An American squad is adopted by a sad-faced little civilian boy. Pvt. Ike: War and Peace!; Hill by Hill!; Sweating It Out!; Delaying Action!; The Boy Wouldn't Smile; Private Stock; Pvt. Ike: Letter from Home! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. This issue focuses on life and death in Korean POW camps, even featuring them prominently on the cover. A US pilot shot down over Korea is taken captive and forced to sign a "confession." As the Korean War comes to an end, recurring character Pvt. Ike becomes a bumbling comedic Gomer Pyle-type character, while his former sidekick Magoon becomes his long-suffering sergeant. The Confession!; Brain Wash; Handy Man!; Traitor!; Pvt. Ike: Going Home! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. Pvt. Ike rushes to get a package of photos to a reconnaissance officer at the front, but the photos aren't what he expected. Allied forces targeted by German U-boats in WWII rely on a new invention: radar. Aircraft mechanic Curtis tries to keep a bomber in the air, as the series focuses more on WWII stories after the end of the Korean War. Pvt. Ike: Photo Finish!; The Wolf Pack; Blood and Guts; Come Home Baby; Saga of Steel; Pvt. Ike: On Your Toes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Ed Smalle and Tony Mortellaro. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A tank crew suspects their new sergeant is a medal-hungry glory hound who's going to get them all killed. Infantry soldiers meet a paratrooper separated from his unit who's something of a prima donna. A soldier accused of cowardice in combat is given the cold shoulder by the rest of his unit. To the Victors!; Buddies!; Field Order No. 549; The Glory Hound!; The Paratrooper Boots!; The Treatment! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Eugene Hughes. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Charles Stern and Tony Mortellaro. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A colonel and an captured enemy commander discuss their recent battle over a game of chess. Soldier Joe has short-timer's syndrome - if he can make it just a few more weeks, he'll be heading home. Steel Foxhole!; Dragon from the East!; Plan of Attack; Bawl Like a Baby!; Saga of Steel; Going Home! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Eugene Hughes. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and Bernard Baily. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A day in the life of a weary platoon sergeant during WWII. Soldiers find extremes of weather add to the dangers of combat during every season of the year. Geronimo's leadership in the Apache Wars wins respect from his enemies and makes his name a household word in America. Platoon Sergeant; The Four Seasons; Carbine!; Leadership!; Famous Battle Cry Series: Geronimo! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Eugene Hughes. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Tony Mortellaro and Hy Fleishman. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A by-the-book Marine sergeant clashes with his troops when they help a civilian child impoverished by the war. Pvt. Ike pursues a female war correspondent who's visiting the front, but she's dealt with his kind before. 7 Seconds to Hell; Recon Flight; Marine Sergeant; Operation Rx!; The Private and the Sergeant; Pvt. Ike: Private, Do Not Disturb. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Look," "Uniform!" (art by Sal Trapani), "Disguise," "Tough," and a two-page text story, "Marine!" Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and Fred Bell. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A squad struggles to win the next plot of land they've been ordered to take. A private in the mud of a battlefield struggles to understand the grand strategy of the generals. The history of the Nazi advance across WWII Europe and its eventual defeat. Another gung-ho cover, possibly by S. Finocchiaro. Take It!; The Order; The Grand Strategy!; The Face of a Boy!; Supermen! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.