Battle #41

Atlas Comics' Battle #41 from July 1955 delivers exactly what its cover promises — a grim-faced soldier in helmet and battle gear pressing against a wall, pistol drawn, while small figures scatter in the background as a building erupts in a massive explosion behind them. Carl Burgos's cover art sets a tense, urgent mood, with the soldier's pointing hand pulling you right into the chaos of the scene. Inside, Joe Kubert and Sy Moskowitz bring the stories to life, including the drama-packed "End of a Mission!" and the harrowing "Captured by the Reds!" — two tales that make this a compelling slice of 1955 war comics storytelling.