Cover: Ross Andru & Mike Esposito

Star Spangled War Stories #116

Aug 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "The Suicide Squad!", two men in snowsuits battle Arctic peril and prehistoric beasts in a frozen wasteland, their uneasy alliance rooted in a past tragedy. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life by Ross Andru’s dynamic art and Mike Esposito’s inks, this 1964 issue introduces a haunting mission where duty and resentment collide. The cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito captures the tension and isolation of the frozen front.

Contains 2 stories

The Suicide Squad!

14.33 pp · Adventure, War

Suicide Squad [Commanding Officer (introduction, unnamed)unnamed Suicide Squad soldiers (in ranks)Vic Morgan (introduction)Andy Mace (introduction)]Bill Morgan (flashback, killed)

In the frozen wasteland of the Arctic, Vic Morgan and Mace—bound by a past that haunts them both—race through snow and danger, dodging prehistoric beasts and each other’s growing resentment. Once a brother’s best friend, Mace now bears the weight of a tragic crash that killed Bill, the man Morgan blames for his brother’s death, and the only one who can save him now. As they push through the ice and snow, their rivalry and buried grief fuel a mission that’s as much about survival as it is about redemption.

Baker's Dozen!

9.67 pp · War

GIs of Baker Company

In "Baker's Dozen!" from *Star Spangled War Stories* #116 (1964), the superstitious GIs of Baker Company are uneasy when a new recruit—number 13, arriving on Friday the 13th—joins with a dynamite satchel and an uncanny knack for misfortune. Shunned as a jinx, he’s mocked for his luck, his black cat, and even his habit of breaking mirrors, until the squad is trapped in a town under enemy fire. When the moment comes, he proves his worth in a daring move that turns their bad luck into a surprise victory.