Frontline Combat #8
In "Thunderjet!", Pappy leads a night patrol of replacements near Taegu, probing enemy lines with cautious precision—until their reconnaissance takes a sudden, deadly turn. As they push forward to gather intelligence, a massive ambush forces them into a desperate retreat, testing their resolve and leaving only the survivors to return. Written by Harvey Kurtzman and illustrated by John Severin, with inks by Bill Elder and letters by Ben Oda, this 1997 Gemstone issue features a cover by Harvey Kurtzman, capturing the tension in bold, expressive lines.
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Pappy is taking out a night patrol of replacements to gauge the strength of enemy forces near Taegu, and they discover a tremendous number. Just when they get set to return to base with the information, the enemy attacks, and all make it back alive except for two.
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