Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1970-1972

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines on the island of Mindinao during World War II may have to destroy the one plane that can get them away from Axis forces. Alone in a hostile village, Shotgun and Chicken encounter a tiger, but Chicken's act of kindness may make the difference, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Fear Is a Deadly Weapon; No Bombs or Bullets... Just a Prayer; Last Stand of the 3rd Platoon; Always Alert; The Professional. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Gustavo Trigo, 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. Novice Marine "Mousie" wants to live up to the reputation of his father, a legendary war hero, but he's paralyzed with fear on the battlefield. Shotgun and Chicken rescue a pilot shot down in Vietnam, only to learn he's an Air Force general, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: They Must Love Us, Chicken; The Most Hated C.O. on Iwo Jima; The Unwilling Hero; His Mothers Son. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During WWII, an injured American soldier faces Nazi troops. At Guadalcanal, enemies settle an old score. Shotgun and Chicken must escort a visiting American senator in Vietnam, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Baby-Sittin' the Senator; Terror in the Foxhole; Simple Strategy; Rematch at Guadalcanal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Leandro Sesarego, 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, Lt. Ordwell is shot down over enemy territory. Shotgun and Chicken are dropped behind enemy lines to stop a Viet Cong retreat. But Chicken has adopted a pacifist stance, much to Shotgun's annoyance, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. On the eve of the Battle of Okinawa, Baker Company has lost its spirit after its commander had a mental breakdown. Cover by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Viet Cong and the Peaceniks; Saipan Cop-Out; Double Agent; The Easy Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Gutemberg Monteiro. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Gutemberg Monteiro. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Lt. Shekulski leads his squad against the formerly unraidable Battle-Ship Hill. Shotgun and Chicken are captured while trying to free a general from the Viet Cong, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During WWII, an American Marine faces a monstrous enemy soldier. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Brainwashers; Battleship Hill; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Gun Runner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marines in Korea are targeted by an enemy sniper. A Marine pilot crash-lands on an enemy-occupied island and must survive until help arrives. Chicken wanders into a village hut for a souvenir and is immediately captured by hidden enemy forces, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Plus the history of the Battle of Dunkirk during WWII. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Village of Fear; The Hunter; Sam Spolo: Tape Trap; Dunkirk. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Harker must act when Leo snaps and begins firing in a hospital, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Captain Lundigan reveals how he and enemy commander Matsumi saved each other's lives, one night on Iwo Jima. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Somebody Turn Him Off!; Always Alert; Expendable; The Victory! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun Harker is satisfied that there are no Viet Cong in the village they are exploring, but Chicken isn't so sure, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During WWII, Duncan gets separated from his outfit on an enemy-held island. A sergeant and a good ol' boy beat a hasty retreat from overwhelming enemy forces in Korea. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Deadly Shadows; General Knowett Talks; The Emperor Had a Plan; The Long Retreat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. While on leave, Shotgun and Chicken investigate rumors of a Viet Cong presence in a nearby village, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. In Korea, Cpl. Luke Morris learns that you only get so many chances before chance catches up with you. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Name of the Game; Know Your Enemy; Where the Action Was!; Surprise at Sunrise; A Life Is Saved. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Jack Keller and Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Jack Keller. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. On the way to their helicopter, Shotgun and Chicken are attacked by the enemy patrol they've been hunting, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. By this point in its run, the series is emphasizing the action-packed "Shotgun" character over his cerebral counterpart. Marine pilot "Reb Buford" must bail out over enemy territory. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hanoi Hacker; Second Chance!; Island Trap!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Mystery Mikes; The Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun and Chicken face a court-martial, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Cpl. Kaslovski takes the bitter fight to the enemy, even if his own people will never know what happened. Intelligence officers hide a microphone inside a spy's false tooth. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Verdict: Guilty as Charged!; Under the Gun; The Talking Tooth (Marine Secret Service); Defeat at Darlung; Theyll Never Know! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Rudi Palais, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun's cowardly sidekick Chicken dates a nurse who wants him to be a war hero, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Widsell's new position as "air to ground liaison" gives him a perspective on the war he's never had before. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Chicken Smith and the Medal; Seven Names to Remember; The Stickmen of Sarayama; Fearless Fighting Franklyn Farrington; The Real War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine pilot Gordon dogfights with Axis Zeroes while escorting bombers over the Solomon Islands, in a WWII story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During Guadalcanal, Cpl. Manotti sets out to rescue PFC Calhoun for personal reasons: He wants another chance at winning back his poker stake. Marines find a different enemy than the one they were looking for when they land in the wrong spot during an island invasion. A historical retelling of the WWII Battle of Midway. But the real historical interest in this issue is a look at the various dangers of the Vietnam conflict, revealing American attitudes to the war in 1972. True Friend!; Just a Marine; The Turning Point: Midway: June 3rd, 1942; The Phantom Company; Agile in the Mind; The Other Enemies! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. While escorting a film crew through the jungle, Shotgun Harker and Chicken venture into a safe village that turns out to be full of enemy soldiers, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Sgt. Lennard tries to teach his men a simple but vital skill: how to act without thinking under fire. Captured by an Axis sub crew after being shot down, Lt. Moore seeks a chance to alert his Marine squad. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Smile - Youre On Combat Camera; Where Is Eddie Moore?; Someones Gotta Do It!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Cold Clue; The Rifleman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun Harker survives when his chopper is shot down, but seeking revenge on the enemy troops that shot him down is a crazy idea. Lt. Langley is a hospital ship's only hope during a WWII kamikaze attack. Korea has about finished Cpl. Dolman's resolve, until newly arrived Pfc. Turner gives him a kick in the pants. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Charley Trap!; The Last Days; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Lost Face; Listen ta Me, Boot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, a battalion's tough new commander is a by-the-book hardcase who wins the resentment of every soldier there. After an enemy attack, Edmunds and an injured captain are separated from the rest of their unit. Plus a Shotgun and Chicken story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. The cover, possibly by Sal Gentile, features the Pledge of Allegiance. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: Viet Cong Victim; The Colonel Was a Creep!; Mistaken for a Marine!; Devil's Double. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Don Perlin. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Bill Molno, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A medic who has sworn not to kill faces a moral choice when the blinded soldier he is tending is surrounded by enemy forces, in a story with art (and cover) by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Shot down over Axis-occupied Philippines, Marine Gus must escape, but will the natives of Luzon help him, or turn him in? In Vietnam, Shotgun and Chicken are ambushed by enemy soldiers, upon which Chicken promptly faints. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Voice of the Enemy; One Crummy Marine!; Sam Spolo: Catch the Courier; Kamikaze; I Cannot Kill! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Marines are shocked when Mulie is sent to liberate a school, because he's famous for not taking prisoners. Lt. Davis, court-martialed for surrendering to the enemy, tells his side of the story, in a tale with art (and cover) by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In Vietnam, Shotgun and Chicken must baby-sit a contentious US senator visiting the front. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Senator and the Dumb Marine; The Day Hell Froze Over!; Sam Spolo The Spy Master: The Tukahana Tape; When The Crunch Comes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Warren Sattler, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. In Korea, Ron "Rock" Tillis goes from hero to legend in his last days, in a story written by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. Two soldiers, one American and one Japanese, are trapped together in a cave on Iwo Jima, in a tale with art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. In Vietnam, Shotgun Harker and Chicken target a Viet Cong ammo dump. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Toughest Marine in Combat Zone C; The Hero!; The Victims!; Trouble and Treason. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.