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.
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When Sgt. Mal Walker's commander is killed he takes his boots to wear. Soon after Sgt. Walker is picked to lead his company. He says the shoes (both literal and figurative) are too big for him to fill, but he finds with time that they fit him just fine. He is promoted to Lieutenant and says that he is just trying to fill the boots of a good man.
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