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Frontline Combat#13
Cover: Wally Wood

Frontline Combat #13

Jul 1953 · EC · 0.10 USD
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"Panther Jet!" kicks off with young Mark Edelblut guarding his sheep and his loyal hawk when a wolf threatens the flock—only to be driven off by the bird’s swift intervention. Moments later, the boy returns home to find his father’s castle under siege by Baron Von Wolffe’s army, but with a clever twist: his hawk becomes an unexpected weapon of war, scattering the troops and turning the tide in a moment of chaos. Written by Jerry De Fuccio and brought to life with dynamic art by Wally Wood—pencils and inks on both interior and cover, with color by Marie Severin and letters by Ben Oda—this 1953 EC Comics gem delivers a thrilling blend of rural quiet and sudden wartime drama, all in a 10-cent package.

Contains 4 stories
Panther Jet!
8 pp · War
U.S. soldiers [CementCableothers unnamed]

In "Panther Jet!" from Frontline Combat #13 (1953), two naval sailors trade grim remarks over the battered nose of a Panther Jet after its last mission—only to be swiftly called back into action when new orders come down from the carrier deck. With the pilots briefed and airborne in moments, the crew’s resolve is tested again, and when they return, a surprising twist in the damage reveals a chance to patch up the war-weary aircraft with what’s left.

War Dance!
7 pp
Wolf!
6 pp · Adventure
Mark Edelblut (son of the Count of Castle Edelblut)defenders of Castle Edelblut (many die)Baron Von Wolffe (villain, death)Wolffe's Army (villains, many die)

In "Wolf!" from Frontline Combat #13 (1953), young Mark Edelblut faces danger when his trained hawk detects a wolf near his sheep. With the beast driven off, Mark returns to find his father’s castle under siege by Baron Von Wolffe’s army—only to send his hawk into the fray, unleashing chaos and turning the tide in a moment of unexpected courage.

Frank Luke!
7 pp · War
Lt. Frank Luke [aka the Balloon Destroyer] (WW1 American ace)Lt. Joe Wehner (WW1 American pilot, death)The French ArmyThe Germans (villains, some die)

In "Frank Luke!", the French are captivated by the daring American fighter pilot whose bold, rule-breaking flights in the skies over Europe earn him both acclaim and notoriety—until one fateful mission changes everything.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $33
CGC 9.6 · 6 in census $1,327
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $849*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $796
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $378*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $276
CGC 8.0 none in existence
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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $166*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $76*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $64*
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $55*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $46*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $44*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $38*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $33*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $29*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $26*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $21*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 1.0 · 2 in census $20*
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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker Wally Wood
colorist Marie Severin
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks Wally Wood

Reprints

Reprinted in Frontline Combat #13 (1953), The Complete Frontline Combat #3 (1982), Frontline Combat #13 (1998), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #11 (2014), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #22 (2018), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #26 (2019), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #32 (2022)

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