Star Spangled War Stories #106

In "The Nightmare War!" from *Star Spangled War Stories* #106, Phil’s recurring nightmares of being chased by a dinosaur take a bizarre turn when war breaks out—only to find his fellow soldiers plagued by the same terrifying visions. Tossed into a surreal battle on Dinosaur Island, they fight prehistoric beasts with grenades and a howitzer, only to vanish into the clouds and crash near a naval destroyer. Even in sick bay, the dreams persist, leaving them wondering if the nightmare is truly behind them.

In the Pacific during wartime, a bomber crew clings to a surreal belief: their plane is a flying island, its bombs earthquakes, its gunfire fishing lines, and enemy fighters its predators. When a hit leaves them adrift, the illusion becomes terrifyingly real—until they fight back, running out of ammo and ramming a Japanese submarine. "You've convinced us, Skipper!"

In "Battle Odds!" from *Star Spangled War Stories* #106 (1962), Peanuts Potter—last in every race, every drill, every challenge—finds himself lost in a forest during a war, captured by Nazis who force him to ride a former racehorse, Champ, to carry ammo. With little hope and no chance to win, Peanuts and Champ make a break for it, turning their underdog edge into a surprise strike that takes down a tank and a plane. The story’s twist is as unexpected as it is satisfying—no spoilers, but it’s a moment that redefines what it means to finish last.