Cover: Sam Glanzman

Attack #30

Sep 1981 · Charlton · 0.50 USD; 0.12 GBP

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In "The Happy Orphan's Last Mission," Captain Buck Abbot and his B-17 crew face a desperate aerial assault on a critical German aircraft factory, the sole survivors of a shattered unit. With the odds stacked against them, they push through relentless enemy fire to deliver a single, devastating strike—then set course for home, battered but determined. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Charles Nicholas, with inks by Sal Trapani, this gripping wartime tale is brought to life in a striking cover by Sam Glanzman.

Contains 4 stories

The Happy Orphan's Last Mission

7 pp · War

The Verdict

7 pp · War

Luftwaffe Victory

2 pp · War

Captain Buck AbbotAbbot's copilot

In "Luftwaffe Victory," Captain Buck Abbot and his B-17 crew push through relentless enemy fire to strike a critical German aircraft instrument factory—only they’re the last ones standing when the mission begins. With the odds stacked high and their plane damaged, they press on, determined to deliver the strike that could change the war’s course.

The Lightning Strikes Twice!

8 pp · War