Gwandanaland Comics #515-A

In "Killing Pitch," former minor league pitcher Lefty Caruthers discovers his true talent lies not on the mound but in the chaos of war, where his knack for precision and timing translates into deadly skill with hand grenades—earning him a hard-won respect among his fellow soldiers.

In "The Runt Breaks Through!" from Gwandanaland Comics #515-A (2019), Corporal Sammy Kuyler—small in stature and often the butt of his unit’s jokes—finds himself tested when the squad is cornered in a desperate situation. His unassuming frame becomes his greatest asset as he uses his size and quick thinking to turn the tide.

In the midst of war-torn Gwandanaland, New Orleans jazzman Fordie finds himself far from the smoky clubs and swinging rhythms he once knew. When his unit is overrun, he grabs the enemy signal man’s trumpet and unleashes a final, defiant blast of music that stirs his comrades to fight back—his last notes echoing across the battlefield.

In "Bridge to Bloody Hell!" from Gwandanaland Comics #515-A (2019), Ernie Akin—better known as "Belly Akin" for his constant complaints—finds himself thrust into a desperate mission when his unit is trapped behind enemy lines. Forced to cross a treacherous bridge under fire, he must deliver a vital message to Command before it’s too late.

In "Vengeance Raid," Corporal Sam Crane, usually quiet and composed, is thrust into a relentless fury after discovering the enemy’s brutal act against his best friend. Written by an unnamed author and illustrated by an unnamed interior artist, the story unfolds in the harsh, unrelenting theater of war, where one man’s grief becomes a force of unstoppable consequence.

In "The Lieutenant Attacks," the men of a war-weary unit grapple with the loss of their beloved leader, leaving a new officer to earn their respect one hard-won moment at a time. As he steps into a role defined by sacrifice and silence, he must confront not just the enemy, but the quiet resistance of the soldiers who still mourn the man he’s replacing.

In "One Man Army," a regimental messenger with a past as a race car driver can't help but push limits, even in the chaos of war. His reckless speed and instinctive daring—honed on the track—soon land him far from the safety of his desk job and deep into the front lines.