Our Fighting Forces #45
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Mop-Up Squad!", a lone soldier separated from his unit takes refuge in an abandoned tank, using his mechanical skills to bring it back to life. With the help of two other lost comrades, he navigates the dangers of the battlefield in a desperate bid to rejoin his unit. Written by Bob Haney and illustrated by Ross Andru with inks by Mike Esposito, this gripping wartime tale unfolds with tense realism and grounded heroism. The cover, by Jerry Grandenetti, captures the grit and urgency of the moment.
In "Mop-Up Squad!" from *Our Fighting Forces* #45 (1959), Gunner and Sarge roll into an occupied town with a reckless plan and a single-minded focus—clearing out enemy forces using their signature tactic of drawing fire while one strikes from cover. The story unfolds with tight pacing and wartime grit, spotlighting their unorthodox teamwork in a high-stakes mission that tests their instincts and trust.
In the quiet aftermath of battle, a lone soldier takes refuge in an abandoned tank, his mechanical skills turning a forgotten machine into a lifeline. As he struggles to get it running, he stumbles upon two other lost comrades, and together they navigate the uncertain terrain in search of their unit.
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Reprinted in Star Spangled War Stories #118 (1964), Our Army at War #236 (1971)
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