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Cover: Russ Heath

Showcase Presents: Haunted Tank #1

Aug 2006 · DC · 16.99 USD; 22.99 CAD
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This 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.

Contains 35 stories
Introducing -- the Haunted Tank
18 pp · War
Haunted Tank (first appearance)Jeb Stuart (first appearance)Arch Asher (first appearance)Rick Rawlins (first appearance)Slim Stryker (first appearance)General J.E.B. Stuart (first appearanceghost)

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.

Haunted Tank vs. Ghost Tank
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
Tank with Wings
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
Tank Raiders
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Larry Gold (Tank Commander)Mack Gibbon (Tank CommanderNick Brown (Tank Commander)
The Tank and the Turtle
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
The Tank of Doom
7 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
No-Return Mission
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Matt Smith (Tank Commander)Phil (Tank Commander)Miller (Tank Commander)Rudin (Tank Commander)
The Haunted vs. the Killer Tank
15 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Herb Green (Tank Commander)Mac Adams (Tank Commander)Hickie (Tank Commander)
The Ghost of the Haunted Tank!
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
The Lonesome Tank
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
The Decoy Tank
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
Trap of Dragon's Teeth
17 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sam Simmons (Confederate SoldierFlashback)
Battle of the Thirsty Tanks!
19 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
Return of the Ghost Tank
13 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
The Haunted Tank vs. Attila's Battle Tiger
9 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Attila the Hun (ghost)
Battle Window
19 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
Rabbit Punch for a Tiger!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
Blind Man's Radar!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sid
Suicide Mission! Save Him or Kill Him!
24 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb Stuart (promoted)Arch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sgt. RockEasy Company [Dead-Eye (dies)]Captain Johnny Cloud (promoted from Lt.)Mlle. Marie (disguised as Martin)Tex (Fighter PilotCameo)Big-Brother-In-The-Sky
Time-Bomb Tank!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sgt. Rock (cameo)Captain Johnny Cloud (cameo)Mlle. Marie (cameo)Dave (Tank Commander)Dave (Tank Commander)

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.

Two-Sided War!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankJeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)

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.

The Ghost Pipers!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)

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.

The Wounded Won't Wait!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sgt. RockEasy Company [Ice Cream SoldierWild Man]

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.

Battle of the Tank Graveyard!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Danny (Tank Commander)Milt (Tank Commander)
Choose Your War!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
Death Trap!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sgt. RockEasy CompanyAl Kelly (Tank Commander, Tank Number Eight)Al (Tank Commander)

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.

No Stripes For Me!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartSgt. RockEasy Company [Chip McKenzie"Stitch" TaylorLittle Sure ShotIce Cream SoldierWild ManBulldozer]General McKenzie

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.

Ghost Ace!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sgt. RockEasy CompanyAttila the Hun (ghost)Irv (Tank Commander)Lt. Johhny Cloud

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.

Tank Fight in Death Town!
14 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Sgt. RockEasy Company [Bulldozer (Cameo)]Al Kalman (Tank Commander)

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.

Battle Origin of the Haunted Tank!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Alexander the Great (ghost)Julius Ceaser (ghost)Napolean (ghost)Admiral Nelson (ghost)
Medal for Mayhem!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Captain Johnny CloudSgt Rock

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.

Battle Cry for a Dead Man!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Captain Johnny CloudBig-Brother-in-the-SkyLeonidas (Tank Commander)

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.

Tank in the Icebox!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Nick Woody (Tank Commander)
My Buddy -- My Enemy!
15 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim StrykerGeneral J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)Tommy Asumo (Death)Hiko AsumoCaptain Johnny Cloud (cameo)Hal Stryker (Slim Stryker's BrotherFlashbackDeath)
Target for a Firing Squad!
18 pp · War
Haunted TankLt. Jeb StuartArch AsherRick RawlinsSlim Stryker (dies)General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)a deserter

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Full credits

artist, inker Irv Novick
cover pencils, inks Russ Heath

Reprints

↩ Reprints G.I. Combat #87 (1961), G.I. Combat #88 (1961), G.I. Combat #89 (1961), G.I. Combat #90 (1961), G.I. Combat #91 (1961), G.I. Combat #92 (1962), G.I. Combat #93 (1962), G.I. Combat #94 (1962), G.I. Combat #95 (1962), G.I. Combat #96 (1962), G.I. Combat #97 (1962), G.I. Combat #98 (1963), G.I. Combat #99 (1963), G.I. Combat #100 (1963), G.I. Combat #101 (1963), G.I. Combat #102 (1963), G.I. Combat #103 (1963), G.I. Combat #104 (1964), The Brave and the Bold #52 (1964), G.I. Combat #105 (1964), G.I. Combat #106 (1964), G.I. Combat #107 (1964), G.I. Combat #108 (1964), G.I. Combat #109 (1964), G.I. Combat #110 (1965), G.I. Combat #111 (1965), G.I. Combat #112 (1965), Our Army at War #155 (1965), G.I. Combat #113 (1965), G.I. Combat #114 (1965), G.I. Combat #115 (1965), G.I. Combat #116 (1966), G.I. Combat #117 (1966), G.I. Combat #118 (1966), G.I. Combat #119 (1966)

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