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War Battles (1952 Harvey) comic books

  • Issue #1
    War Battles (1952 Harvey) 1
    • 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Lee Elias, Vic Donahue and Jack Sparling. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. A soldier must decide whether to save a hated rival or let him drown. Baseball fan Joe tries to put his talents to use during the Battle of the Bulge. Navy frogmen take the battle to the ocean floor. Devils of the Deep; The Trap!; Diving Death; American Heroes; Teamwork; The Battle of Brooklyn; Air Combat!; Aces Low!; Coward or Hero? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    War Battles (1952 Harvey) 2

    Stories and art by Bob Powell and Jack Sparling. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. Navy frogmen launch an underwater search for mystery submarines. Christmas on the front is a grim ordeal, until the arrival of a present for Benny. A youth becomes a hero to a hard-bitten company of battle-scarred veterans. Rendezvous with Death!; Curtains for Al!; No Man's Land!; Semper Paratus; Honor in Death!; A Present for Benny; Kid Hero; Operation... Blue. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    War Battles (1952 Harvey) 4

    Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Warren Kremer, Jack Sparling, Lee Elias, Manny Stallman and Bob Powell. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. Soldiers must take out an enemy convoy. A nighttime battle spells danger for a sleep-deprived platoon. A soldier's life is saved by the Bible he carries in his chest pocket. The Commies Told Me… No Work - No Eat; Convoy for Sale - Cheap!; Tin Can Death!; The Frogmen; They Fight by Night!; Pot Luck; I Owe My Life to My Bluejackets Bible. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    War Battles (1952 Harvey) 6
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. University professor Josh makes a surprisingly effective soldier when the chips are down. A fighter pilot's faith is restored by a close call in combat. A look at the Corps of Engineers and their importance in the combat arena. Combat Engineers!; Mighty Moe!; Jungle Death; The Bard of Company "B"; Guts!; Angel in My Pocket. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    War Battles (1952 Harvey) 8
    • Extra staples (manufacturing).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Vic Donahue and others. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. Sailors try to track down the mystery submarine that is creating chaos on the waves. A young soldier freezes up during a firefight. When a patrol is trapped behind enemy lines and out of ammo, a mechanic hatches a desperate plan. Trapped; Honor Roll; Ring of Fire!; The Ranger Story; The Train Busters!; Glory Road; Mystery Sub!; King of the Battlefield. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.