Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1956-1969
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Issue #17
Published Jan 1956 by Charlton Comics Group.- Cover detached.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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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Issue #28
Published 1958 by Charlton Comics Group.$95.00
$30.00
Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A single Marine left behind on an island takes on enemy troops by himself. A WWI soldier grows to hate the constant gas drills, but he will hate the gas even more. A lone Marine is cut off from his unit during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Major Hard-Nose; Making a Marine; Gas Drill!; Grenade Raid; Ammo Detail. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #48
Published Aug 1962 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
- INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing, interrupts art and story.
Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A Marine platoon assigned to dig graves during WWII finds themselves closer to the action when Axis forces attack. A Marine makes his own contribution to a meeting between Russian and Chinese communist forces, in a Cold War story. Marines search for an off-shore artillery base run by communist forces. Plus two patriotic PSAs that really showcase life during the Cold War. They Battled for Their Graves; Are You a Good Citizen?; The Party Pooper!; Can Johnny Read?; Jungle Guerrillas; The Phantom Gun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #55
Published Oct 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines Nick and Doheny can't wait for the combat to be over, so they can get back to fighting each other. Donlon is prone to injury and illness, but his Marine training doesn't include the phrase "take it easy." A Marine veteran tells his son the real story of the Battle of Guadalcanal. The Hate Patrol; Sick-Bay Warrior; Always Alert; Court Martial; What Was It Like? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #71
Published Oct 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Morris Waldinger, Bill Montes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A Marine catches hell from his fellow soldiers after he freezes up on the battlefield. A Marine caught off-guard by an Axis patrol gets unexpected air support from his brother, a Marine pilot, during WWII. Marines track an Axis squadron into the dangerous Poison Swamp. Off the Team; Modern Marines; Saipan Rendezvous; Last Battle; Poison Swamp. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #82
Published Nov 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Tony Tallarico, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines, Army and a downed pilot join forces to take out an Axis-held hilltop. A Marine pilot captured in Korea is subjected to torture and interrogation. To avoid Viet Cong tactics aimed at disorienting the troops, Marines switch to a series of silent hand signals to communicate with each other. The Okinawa Squeeze; The Living Death; Stung, Bit, Chewed or Shot!; Silent Signals; Weapons, Wars and Wisdom; Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Hanoi Ambush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #83
Published Jan 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Sanho Kim, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Sanho Kim, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During the assault on Honeycomb Hill, Marine Hines finds a tunnel that could turn the tide of battle. A captain suspects that Chinese soldiers have crossed the Yalu River, but he needs proof. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken seek enemy arms shipments in Vietnam. Honeycomb Hill; Spot a Spy; The Divine Wind; Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hidden Guns in the DMZ; Prize Prisoner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #84
Published Mar 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$3.30
Cover by Bill Montes. Stories and art by Sanho Kim, Bill Montes, Willi Franz, Charles Nicholas, Vince Colletta and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, a sergeant must single-handedly hold off an enemy advance long enough for a wounded captain to be evacuated. Marine Harker gets a shotgun as a gift, but it turns out to be a boon on the battlefield in Vietnam, one worthy of a nickname. The Hostages; The Trek of the Third Platoon; Sam Spolo, the Spy Smasher; Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: In the Dark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #85
Published May 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$3.80
$3.30
Cover by Bill Montes. Stories and art by Bill Montes and Tony Tallarico. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In WWII, a wounded American corporal manages to capture a Japanese colonel in a cave, but the colonel's honor demands a different ending. In Vietnam, Shotgun Harker and the Chicken find trouble on night patrol. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Trouble in the Night; Meet the Champ; Always Alert; A Question of Honor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #87
Published Sep 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
$2.50
Stories and art by Carlos Casalla, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During WWII, Marines try to rescue their beloved commander "Pappy." In Vietnam, a misfit soldier rescues a stray dog from the battlefield and finds in him a kindred spirit. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken learn a new definition of heroism. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: A New Kind of Hero; We Let Them Capture Pappy Smith!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher; Two Misfits. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #88
Published Nov 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$8.40
$3.49
$2.49
Cover by Rezzonico. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Rezzonico, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Surrounded by Korean and Chinese soldiers, Doc Brady and his squad learn the meaning of courage and sacrifice. Shotgun Harker and Chicken get captured by the Viet Cong while escorting pin-up queen Miss LaFlamme, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Viet Cong & The Sweetheart Of Mardiv 1; Pinned Down!; Always Alert; No One Will Know We Died. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
