G.I. Combat #118
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "My Buddy — My Enemy!", a lone sergeant grapples with survivor’s guilt after an artillery blast kills his entire squad, wandering frozen battlefields with a quiet resolve. As he stumbles through the snow, he takes desperate action—destroying enemy machines, rescuing stranded soldiers, and ultimately shielding a group of green recruits, knowing his time is short. The story, written by Howard Liss and illustrated by Jack Abel with inks by Abel and lettering by Joe Letterese, captures a haunting moment of sacrifice, culminating in a powerful final image that speaks volumes. The cover, by Russ Heath, sets the tone with stark, dramatic visuals.
In "You Only Die Twice!" from G.I. Combat #118, a sergeant haunted by survival guilt trudges through a frozen battlefield, questioning what else he might be meant to do before his time comes. As he stumbles through the snow, he makes a series of desperate, heroic acts—destroying enemy machines, rescuing stranded soldiers, and shooting down a plane—before leading a group of lost green recruits to safety, knowing it may cost him his life. When they find his body, they’re struck by the quiet peace in his final expression.
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