Star Spangled War Stories #88
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Steel Trap!", a band of soldiers finds an unlikely ally in a mischievous monkey that mirrors their sergeant’s every move—until its mimicry becomes the key to survival when a tank rolls in. Written by Hank Chapman and brought to life with gritty detail by artist Russ Heath, this 1959 installment of Star Spangled War Stories blends wartime tension with a touch of unexpected charm. The cover by Jerry Grandenetti captures the moment’s intensity with sharp, dynamic lines.
In "The Sergeant Is a Monkey!" from Star Spangled War Stories #88, a misfit troop of soldiers finds an unlikely companion in a monkey that mimics their sergeant’s every move—until the creature’s uncanny imitation becomes their only hope when a tank bears down on them.
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Reprinted in Our Army at War #177 (1967), Our Army at War #198 (1968), Brûlant #16 (1971)
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