Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) comic books 1980-1982

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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!; When The Crunch Comes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Rezzonico. Stories and art by Rezzonico, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Surrounded by Korean and Chinese soldiers, Doc Brady and his squad learn the meaning of courage and sacrifice. Lt. Shekulski leads his squad against the formerly unraidable Battle-Ship Hill. In a Cold War story, a Marine private is captured by the forces of a South American dictator, and his buddies come to the rescue. Battleship Hill; Get Out, Marines; No One Will Know We Died. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Bill Molno, Antonio Colmeiro, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Gus, a Marine in Korea, is held up as an example to his fellow soldiers because of his headstrong attacks. Al and his buddies try to hold the line when Communist forces cross Korea's Yalu river in 1950. Plus retellings of the Battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima during WWII. A Special Kind of Glory; Okinawa; The Model Marine; Bloody Iwo Jima; Die By Night; No More Medals. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A new Marine tries to live up to the reputation of his legendary older brother, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Gizmo, a stray dog adopted by a Marine, turns out to be helpful at sniffing out the enemy. Marine "Blackbeard" leads a charge against Spy Hill to save the squad's wounded captain. Medal Hill; Gizmo Wins a War; Simple Strategy; Spy Hill; Massacre Island. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Ken Battefield. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The WWII Battle of Guadalcanal is recounted from the Marine perspective, in a three-part story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. After the invasion of Guadalcanal is achieved, Sgt. Kennedy and his men move to Henderson Field and the Battle of Bloody Ridge. Then they must take out an ammo dump before the Battle is over. During WWI, Marines are pinned down in no-man's-land by enemy fire. The Road Back: Guadalcanal! Part I; The Battle of Bloody Ridge! Part II; "Well Done, Marines!": Part III; The Devil Dogs!; The Marines Are Coming. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Frank McLaughlin, Horacio Altuna, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Doolin rushes a machinegun nest in no-man's-land during the Second Battle of the Marne in WWI. Novice recruit Tripp finds himself cut off from his company and facing off against Axis troops on a remote island in the South Pacific. A sergeant agonizes over a difficult battlefield choice while trying to take an Axis machinegun nest on a tropical island. Duel in No Man's Land; On-the-Job Training; The Best Squad in the Corps. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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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, a misfit soldier rescues a stray dog from the battlefield and finds in him a kindred spirit. 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. No Bombs or Bullets... Just a Prayer; Two Misfits; A Question of Honor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by A. Martinez. Stories and art by Carlos Cassala, Charles Nicholas, A. Martinez and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Sgt. Birkin's motto is "every man for himself," but a Chinese mortar barrage in Korea puts the lie to his words. Jeff may be a medic, but in Korea, he learns that he may still have to fight to stay alive. Leroy learns how to be a Marine on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Every Man for Himself; The Misfit; Mousie the Medic. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by 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. In another Glanzman story, Shotgun and Chicken face a court-martial. 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: The Hanoi Hacker; Second Chance!; Island Trap!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Mystery Mikes; The Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Enio Legisamon, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine Braun goes on a desperate mission behind enemy lines under cover of darkness in Korea. Another look at rising public sentiment against the Vietnam War, as an embedded journalist with Charlie Company has an antagonistic relationship with the soldiers, until an enemy attack puts things in perspective. A document of its moment. In another Vietnam story, Marine reinforcements find the enemy is waiting for them in the jungle. Asian-American Gerry enlists in the Marines during World War II. The War Criminals; I'm Japanese; Bug-Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After surviving WWII and going back home to his farm, Capt. Keenan is called back into flying a fighter plane when the Korean War erupts. During WWII, the conflict between Marines Boyd and Kendall reaches a deadly confrontation. Plus the story of the Battle of Okinawa. Clay Pigeon; Private War; The Little Fink; Okinawa, the Last Island; The Sniper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A grunt's-eye-view of the war in Korea. A veteran of Korea and WWII, Major Haydock faces his last battlefield in Vietnam. Marine Boyd thinks back to how he wound up winning a Silver Star after Guadalcanal. Major Haydocks Last War; I Don't Deserve the Medal; Us Heroes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Fred Himes, Pat Boyette and Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. 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. During WWII, Lt. Ryan is sent to kill Goering's personal hit man. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Not Tough Enough!; Bug-Out Charlie; Nazi Hit Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A wounded Marine and a medic struggle to escape the Battle of Pork Chop Hill under heavy fire. A Marine pilot crash-lands on an enemy-occupied island and must survive until help arrives. A sergeant and a good ol' boy beat a hasty retreat from overwhelming enemy forces in Korea. More Than a Man!; The Long Retreat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A government panel examines the rigorous training of the Marine Corps program, and not everyone is happy about it. A trio of Marines stranded on New Guinea during WWII is aided by a mysterious warning voice. The Marine medic named Smith seems to have a magical effect on the battlefield. The Warning Voice; Operation Softie; Shoot on Sight; The Medic Named Smith! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Bill Montes. Stories and art by Bill Montes and Jack Keller. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Korea has about finished Cpl. Dolman's resolve, until newly arrived Pfc. Turner gives him a kick in the pants. In Korea, a battalion's tough new commander is a by-the-book hardcase who instantly wins the resentment of every soldier there. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken find trouble on night patrol. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: It's O.K. for a Tiger to Be Yellow!; The Colonel Was a Creep!; Listen ta Me, Boot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache and Bill Fraccio. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. After an ambush in Vietnam, a Marine sets out to rescue a top Marine commander from his captors. Three Marines struggle to stay alive during the Battle of Guadalcanal in WWII. A tough Marine survives the rest of his WWII outfit, but doesn't get distressed until he loses his chewing tobacco. Viet Nam Mission; Foothold in Hell; Too Mean to Die. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Dan Adkins. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Pat Boyette, Mike Pellowski, Mike Vosburg, 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; No Cross for a Tombstone; The Timid Tiger; The Chongjin Express. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Bill Molno, 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. Cpl. Martin, a machine-gunner in Korea, has a bad case of battle fatigue. During WWI, newly arrived American Marines take part in the Battle of Chateau-Thierry, considered by some the turning point of the war. A history of the US Marines, in a text story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Easy Way Out; Live Bait; The Leathernecks; The Devil Dogs at Chateau Thierry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.