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Battle #61

Dec 1958 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Rockets Away!", Joe Maneely's dynamic art brings to life a high-stakes military challenge where rival teams compete for a case of beer by downing targets—only for a surprise Chinese gunboat ambush to test Boston and Mule’s resolve when their teammates run out of ammo. With Maneely handling both pencils and inks, and Stan Goldberg’s bold coloring adding punch to every panel, this 1958 Battle issue delivers a tight, action-packed showdown with a satisfying payoff.

Contains 5 stories
Rockets Away!
5 pp · War
Boston BakerMule MillerButch

In the heat of a war-zone patrol, Boston and Mule face off against the rival Butch’s team in a high-stakes race to outshoot the enemy—only to find themselves unexpectedly poised to win when a Chinese gunboat appears, catching the others empty-handed. With ammo running low and the odds stacked, the two must rise to the moment and bring down the threat before their chance slips away.

Eyes in the Night!
5 pp · War
HarryJoe MorganMajor Thorn

In "Eyes in the Night!" from Battle #61 (1958), Joe uncovers a hidden Japanese observation post camouflaged by a seemingly active volcano—its glow fueled by burning oil drums. With quick thinking and nerve, he outmaneuvers the enemy team at the site, clearing the way for the A.G.I. Battalion to secure the area.

Pickett's Charge
4 pp · War
Lt. JeffreyGeneral Robert E. LeeGeneral George PickettGeneral Edward AlexanderGeneral James LongstreetGeneral Cadmus Wilcox
Machine-Gunned!
4 pp · War
Combat KellyCaptain Kellner

In the grim trenches of World War I, a sudden German plane sends the men into panic—until Kellner devises a desperate, inventive plan. With quick thinking and a burst of teamwork, he turns the tide by having everyone hurl their helmets at the enemy craft.

Booby Trap!
5 pp · War
Combat CaseyPennyMajor Mong

In "Booby Trap!" from Battle #61 (1958), Combat Casey and Penny pull off a daring mission behind enemy lines, stealing crucial documents from the Chinese. With enemy forces closing in, they trust a K-9 delivery dog to carry the intelligence—counting on the dog to lead reinforcements to their rescue.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $28
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $321*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $214*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $125*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $100*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
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CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $30*
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VG $31.09 VG $38 VG+ $52 BATTLE #61 (5.5) ROCKETS AWAY! $44.97 Battle Comics #61 1958- Picket's Charge -Gettysburg $56
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Full credits

artist, inker Joe Maneely
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Joe Maneely

Reprints

Reprinted in Battleground #5 (1961), War #5 (1961), Attack #7

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