Our Fighting Forces #59

This 1961 DC war title puts a canine front and center in an unforgettable cover scene: Pooch, the military dog of Gunner and Sarge, clutches a live grenade in his jaws while small explosions erupt around him, as a desperate soldier sprawled in the dirt behind him shouts a frantic warning to run. Jerry Grandenetti's cover art captures the tension brilliantly — two soldiers pinned to the ground, a ticking grenade, and one very determined dog holding the whole situation together. The cover promises a "red-hot battle-tale" with Pooch stepping into a leadership role, and it's a genuinely gripping setup for any fan of DC's classic war comics.