Our Army at War #209
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "I'm Still Alive!" from Our Army at War #209, Sgt. Mal Walker grapples with the weight of leadership after his commander’s death, taking up the man’s boots as a symbol of duty. Written by Howard Liss and illustrated by Fred Ray, this poignant story follows Walker’s journey from doubt to determination, as he learns that stepping into another’s shoes—both literally and figuratively—doesn’t mean replacing them, but honoring them in his own way. The cover by Joe Kubert captures the moment with quiet intensity, a hallmark of the era’s grounded war storytelling.
In "I'm Still Alive!" from Our Army at War #209 (1969), Tiny Tim, burdened by guilt after losing his entire squad, joins Easy Company convinced he’s a jinx. When two enemy planes attack, he makes a desperate move that shocks his new comrades—running into the open to draw fire, only to survive when the bullets strike his helmet.
In "Fill a Dead Man's Boots," Sgt. Mal Walker inherits more than just a pair of worn combat boots after his commander’s death—there’s a quiet weight in the responsibility that follows. As he’s thrust into leadership, he wrestles with the idea that no one can truly fill another’s shoes, yet finds his own path forward, step by step.
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Reprinted in Bat Lash #3 (1970), Our Fighting Forces #137 (1972), Brûlant #28 (1974), Showcase Presents: Sgt. Rock #4 (2013)
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