Sergeant Bilko #1

May 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD

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Sergeant Bilko #1 (1957) kicks off with the scheming sergeant trying to dodge army maneuvers by faking an illness—only to accidentally get injured and end up in the infirmary, jeopardizing his plans for the evening. Written by Cal Howard and illustrated by Bob Oksner, the issue captures Bilko’s trademark mix of cunning and misfortune in a classic military comedy setup, with Oksner’s art bringing the chaos to life on every page.

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writer Cal Howard · artist, inker Bob Oksner · cover Bob Oksner

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Cast · 5 characters

Col. John T. Hall Colonel John Hall Cpl. Steve Henshaw Pvt. Duane Doberman Sgt. Ernie Bilko

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writer Cal Howard

artist, inker Bob Oksner

cover pencils, inks Bob Oksner

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In an attempt to avoid maneuvers by faking an illness, Sgt. Bilko actually gets injured and winds up in the camp infirmary, compromising his date that evening.

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