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Cover: Pat Masulli & Dick Giordano
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Army War Heroes #1

Dec 1963 · Charlton · 0.12 USD
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Army War Heroes #1 is an anthology featuring war stories. One story shown is "Death of a Marine," which recounts how Marine Corporal Richard Earl Bush provided inspiring leadership to his men during April 1945 combat on Okinawa, where the Japanese had concentrated heavy artillery. The story depicts Bush's heroic actions under fire as he leads his unit against the enemy position.

Contains 7 stories
Only They Knew...
3 pp · War

A wounded G.I. named Martin is left behind in North Africa after a Nazi Tiger tank and Afrika Korps infantry sweep past his position—and instead of playing dead to survive, he makes a desperate, seemingly suicidal decision to stop the tank and save his squad from being slaughtered. What Martin does in those crucial moments is an act of pure valor, but when he finally rejoins his unit, the truth of his heroism remains known only to him.

Death on D-Day
6 pp · War

A soldier bracing himself for death lands on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, where the odds of survival seem impossible—but as he pushes inland toward the bluffs, he discovers reserves of courage he didn't know he had. Surrounded by enemy fire and facing a fortified German position, he must decide whether to fight on or accept the fate he's convinced awaits him. In "Death on D-Day," survival hinges on split-second decisions and the smallest strokes of luck in the chaos of war.

Dynamite Driver
4 pp · War

PFC. Hoxie Reep, a quartermaster truck driver, races against time to deliver desperately needed ammunition under constant Nazi artillery fire—but when his cargo proves more valuable than anyone expected, he and his machine-gunner companion Peanuts find themselves in an unexpected position to turn the tide of battle. Trapped between enemy tanks and a combat zone with no conventional anti-tank weapons, Reep must decide whether his truck can be more than just a delivery vehicle.

Death of a Marine
5 pp · War

Corporal Richard Earl Bush of the U.S. Marine Corps demonstrates remarkable courage and marksmanship during the brutal campaign on Okinawa in April 1945, consistently putting his own safety aside to protect his fellow Marines from Japanese machine gun fire and entrenched positions. As the fighting intensifies on the slopes of Mount Yaetake, Bush leads his squad upward under devastating artillery and grenade attacks, showing unwavering determination even as casualties mount around him. His story is one of sacrifice and devotion to his comrades, told with the stark dignity these real acts of valor deserve.

The Rice Paddy War
5 pp · War

An American squad led by Corporal Bullard is dropped into the flooded rice paddies of Vietnam to hunt down a brutal Communist commander named Kang and his guerrilla forces. As Bullard and his men move to intercept Kang at a mountain pass, they must outmaneuver the enemy and execute a daring trap to cut off the Viet-Cong's escape route into the hills.

Strength of a Nation
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Advocacy

"Strength of a Nation" celebrates the foundation of American identity through the contributions of immigrants and citizens from every corner of the globe. From Revolutionary War heroes like Lafayette and Pulaski to the everyday people who arrive seeking freedom, this story shows how diversity and shared ideals have built the nation's true power. It's a stirring reminder that America's greatest strength has always been its people—and the freedom that welcomes them all.

The Wilderness Scout
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Western-Frontier
Kit Carson

Kit Carson trades civilization for the wilderness after joining a hunting expedition to Santa Fe as a young man, discovering a calling that will define his life on the frontier. From his early days as a trapper and hunter in remote territories where few white men had ventured, Carson went on to guide some of the era's greatest expeditions and earn renown for his courage in battles across the western territories. His fearless exploits in the mountains, deserts, and untamed lands secured his legacy as one of America's most celebrated frontier scouts.

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Raw (VG) $11
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $64*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $32*
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CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $25
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
cover pencils Pat Masulli
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

Reprinted in Fightin' Army #172 (1984), Gwandanaland Comics #3089 (2021)

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