US Air Force Comics (1958) comic books 1962
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Issue #21
Published 1962 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Jack Keller and Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Dick Giordano, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. After being shot down by the Soviets, Col. Ruane has to get home the hard way. Cautious WWII vet Lanier earns a reputation for cowardice because of his by-the-book flying in Korea. A German immigrant in the Air Force faces his brother in the Luftwaffe. Getting Home The Hard Way!; Yellowbird; Brother Aces; Pleiser Plan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #22
Published Jul 1962 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. Soviet jets begin firing on passenger jets over Berlin in an effort to force an international incident. The crew of a Cold War-era atomic bomber awaits the orders to either return home or target the enemy. A war hero faces an unhinged colleague during a televised air show. The High Perilous Path; They Wanted Out; The Enemy Can Also Fly; T.V. Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
