Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1960-1969
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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 #68
Published Mar 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.80
Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A WWII battle is a chance for two old enemies to settle a dispute from before the war on the battlefield. Guerrilla fighters in Vietnam capture an American captain, and a wounded soldier is sent to find help. A novice sergeant is reluctantly placed in charge of a unit in Korea when he's the senior officer still living. Voice of Victory; The Airmobile Division; Executioners From Hanoi; Johnny Come Lately; The Fire Brigade. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #84
Published Mar 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
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
$3.30
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.
