Our Army at War #2

From the muzzle of a smoking machine gun, a lone American soldier holds off a surging wave of enemy troops — the speech balloon's urgent warning, "Last of the ammo — EVERY bullet's got to count!" sets the tension perfectly. This September 1952 DC issue delivers the gritty, high-stakes battlefield drama promised by its "Explosive Battle Action" banner, with cover pencils by Carmine Infantino and inks by Frank Giacoia capturing the chaos in vivid, visceral detail. Inside, writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino (inked by Joe Giella) bring the story "Champ" to life — a promising creative team for any fan of early-era war comics.