Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1972-1974
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Issue #101
Published Jan 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
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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Issue #102
Published Mar 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$2.50
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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Issue #103
Published Apr 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
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.
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Issue #105
Published Aug 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$2.50
$2.50
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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Issue #106
Published Nov 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.40
$4.00
$4.00
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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Issue #108
Published Jan 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Fred Himes. Stories and art by Fred Himes, 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. Captain Kinross has been carrying the guilt of his unearned Service Cross since WWII, but he gets a chance to redeem himself in Korea. A Marine pilot learns about combat on the ground after he's shot down over enemy territory. Shotgun Harker tries to teach the new Lieutenant how to stay alive in Vietnam. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hero Maker; Return of the Hero!; Why?; A Nice Clean War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #109
Published Mar 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by A. Martinez and Jean Elier. Stories and art by A. Martinez, Jean Elier, 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 Marine learns the truth behind the saying, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link." Captain Hudkins is sure that Communist forces have crossed the Yalu River, but no one else believes him. The Hunted; The Weakest Link; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: To Catch a Cunning One; The Marine Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #110
Published Apr 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Don Perlin and Pat Boyette. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Aircraft mechanics reveal why Marine pilot Blocker gets credit for all the kills made by his wingman, Hadley, in one of three stories in this issue with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Another Boyette story tells the history of the Marines, including a re-creation of the famous photo Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. A retelling of the Battle of Midway in comics format is one of two stories this issue with art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Wing Man!; You Dont Have To Be Crazy (But it Helps); World Survivors; The Midway Massacre!; Why?; The First Step. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #111
Published Jun 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, 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. A mysterious malady fells Magruder just as the crucial WWII Battle of Saipan is underway. During WWI, Murray goes to help a soldier trapped in no-man's land, but that could be a suicide mission, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. One Round for the Medics! ; Magruder Saw Better Days; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Knitted Knots; The Voice From No-Man's Land. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #112
Published Jul 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A tender-hearted Marine rescues an orphan during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In a two-part story, a tough drill instructor becomes an even tougher platoon leader when it's time to go to war. D.I., Part I: The Boot! ; D.I., Part II: Platoon Leader; General Knowett: Raindrops For War; Not So Tough! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #113
Published Sep 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
$4.00
Cover by Warren Sattler. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, 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 a WWII story printed sideways with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette, Marines surrounded by Communist forces try to stay awake all night. In a Cold War story, Marines are assigned to protect the US Vice President from an assassination plot during a visit to a Central American country. Charlie Company's commander Hardnose Hardigan is supposed to be the toughest soldier in Korea, but then he gets a letter from home. The Assassins; Haggerty's Boots; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Perfect Plan; A Letter From Home! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #114
Published Oct 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$2.50
Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, 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. In a WWII story printed sideways with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette, Lt. Rennie must earn his platoon's respect on Iwo Jima. A Marine sergeant meets his hated boot-camp drill instructor again, and this time he's the commanding officer. A Marine sniper encounters the Axis soldier he refused to shoot. Plus a profile of the F4U Corsair. Day of Reckoning; There's One in Every Crowd; The Old Gung Ho!; General Knowett: Hidden Mike; The Workhorse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #115
Published Dec 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Warren Sattler. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, 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. Jiggs and his squadron take on Axis fighter planes, in a story with great technical detail about WWII air combat. Soldiers Jeb and his son fight side-by-side in combat, but have nothing in common in day-to-day life. Plus a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. The Enemies; Have a Heart; General Knowett: Scorched Earth; Nothing in Common! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #116
Published Jan 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
$2.50
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Assigned clerical duty, Cusick longs to prove that he's tough enough for combat, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Sgt. Hudkins is tough on the men of the 3rd Squad, but they don't know how good they've got it until a complaint gets him reassigned. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Not Tough Enough!; Hudkins' Chickens; Chaos a Crecy; Bug-Out Charlie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #118
Published Aug 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Dan Adkins. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Pat Boyette, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas and Wayne Howard. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During World War I, American pilots make the "Spad" into a crucial weapon at the dawn of aerial combat, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Cpl. Crossen redeems himself on the battlefield by clearing the way for the Marine invasion of an occupied island during WWII. Underwater demolitions squads mount a desperate mission in Korea to stop a train full of POWs. The Spad; The Wheeler Dealer; The Timid Tiger; The Deadly Rain; The Chongjin Express. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #119
Published Nov 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
$2.50
Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Pat Boyette, Joe Gill, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. During the Battle of Guadalcanal, Limonetti has a moment of panic that threatens to follow him throughout his Marine career, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Sgt. Miles Curtin leads a squadron of Marines in 1910 Haiti to protect a sugar plantation from armed "insurgents." The Lemon Marine; War Life Insurance; Nightmare in the Caribbean; The Day Time Ran Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
