Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1973
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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.
