Marines in Battle #6

This Atlas Comics war title delivers "All New Tales" with a cover by Russ Heath that pulls no punches — a battle-worn Marine, rifle leveled and jaw set, crawls through the surf while fellow soldiers press the assault behind him in a rocky coastal setting. The promise of the Marines' "Knockout Blow!" gives the whole image an urgent, front-lines energy that Heath captures with his trademark gritty intensity. Interior stories include "The Major," brought to life by artist Bob Forgione and inker Jack Abel, making this June 1955 issue a fine example of Atlas's commitment to grounded, soldier's-eye-view combat storytelling.