Showcase Presents: Haunted Tank #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the early adventures of the Haunted Tank, a DC war comic from the 1960s featuring a ghostly Confederate general who guides a U.S. tank crew in World War II. The stories, originally published in G.I. Combat, blend supernatural elements with combat action, written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by artists like Russ Heath and Joe Kubert. This black-and-white Showcase Presents edition gathers the first appearances and key early tales of the haunted M3 Stuart tank and its crew, led by Sergeant Jeb Stuart.
"Introducing -- the Haunted Tank" brings together the legendary storytelling of Robert Kanigher and the dynamic art of Irv Novick in a gripping wartime tale that echoes through history. When General J.E.B. Stuart warns the Haunted Tank of a repeating fate, the crew finds themselves facing a modern-day stand at a mountain pass—mirroring the legendary defense at Thermopylae—under the command of a Greek Tank Commander. The cover by Russ Heath captures the intensity of the moment, blending historical weight with the supernatural edge of the Haunted Tank’s legacy.
In "Introducing -- the Haunted Tank," a lone Sherman tank fights through a besieged town, outmaneuvering and destroying several German Tiger tanks despite being vastly outgunned. The story unfolds with relentless tension, as the crew of the Haunted Tank battles not just enemy armor, but the weight of their own uncertain fate.
In "Time-Bomb Tank!", Jeb and his crew face a chilling mystery when they encounter the abandoned Haunted Tank named Marie Celeste—its crew vanished without a trace, leaving behind only silence and a ticking countdown. With no clear answers and time running out, the crew must uncover the truth before the tank’s eerie past explodes into the present.
In "Two-Sided War!", Jeb finds himself caught between two battles as a single tank shell knocks him unconscious—only to awaken convinced he's fighting in the Civil War, though he's actually leading a mission against German tankers during World War II. The line between past and present blurs as he grapples with haunting memories and a war that refuses to stay in the past.
In "The Ghost Pipers!", the Haunted Tank journeys through time when two spectral pipers summon it—first to World War I, where it aids a group of Scottish soldiers against a relentless tank assault, then to World War II, where it joins another Scottish regiment in a desperate stand against three formidable Tiger tanks. The story unfolds with a haunting blend of history and supernatural mystery, as the tank’s ghostly passengers ride once more into battle.
In "The Wounded Won't Wait!" from Showcase Presents: Haunted Tank #1, Lt. Stuart pushes through the chaos of war to get his three injured men to safety, only to find unexpected aid from Sgt. Rock and a pair of soldiers from Easy Company. The road to the hospital becomes a test of grit, loyalty, and the unspoken bonds forged in the heat of battle.
In "Death Trap!", Lt. Stuart and his crew face a desperate mission after the Germans seize the Haunted Tank, forcing them to track it across the unforgiving desert to reclaim it and aid Rock and Easy Company. The stakes are high as they push through hostile terrain, where every mile brings new danger and the tank’s eerie presence looms larger than ever.
In "No Stripes For Me!", Chip McKenzie, the reluctant son of a general, finds himself caught between duty and desire as he serves with Rock and Easy Company. Though he initially resists the idea of becoming an officer, his time on the front lines slowly shapes him into someone who earns his stripes—both literally and in spirit.
In "Ghost Ace!", the Haunted Tank cuts through enemy fire with supernatural aid, its crew barely holding on as the ghost of General J.E.B. Stuart clashes with the spectral warrior Atilla the Hun—each fighting for control of the battlefield’s fate.
In "Tank Fight in Death Town!", the Haunted Tank is ordered to defend a ruined town overrun by enemy armor—its streets still echoing with the memory of Lt. Stuart’s fallen friend, Al Kalman, and his crew. With the weight of the past pressing in and the battlefield alive with mechanical dread, the crew must hold their ground against a relentless tide.
In "Medal for Mayhem!", Lt. Stuart and Captain Storm are honored with medals for their heroic actions—one for aiding in an air battle, the other for supporting the Haunted Tank in a fierce tank engagement—each moment a testament to courage under fire.
In "Battle Cry for a Dead Man!", the Haunted Tank answers a haunting warning from General J.E.B. Stuart, as history begins to echo across time. When a Greek tank commander stands alone to defend a mountain pass against German forces, the Haunted Tank rides once more—this time to uphold a legacy older than war itself.
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