Two-Fisted Tales #26

In "The Trap!", Harvey Kurtzman’s gripping wartime tale follows a group of U.S. Marines advancing toward the Changjin Reservoir, only to be ambushed by a well-entrenched enemy. With sharp tactics and nerves of steel, their sergeant devises a daring plan to outmaneuver the foe—only for the grim reality of a massive encirclement to unfold, leaving grunt Salisbury stunned by the sudden order to retreat. The story, illustrated with gritty precision by John Severin and colored with stark intensity by Marie Severin, captures the tension and confusion of battle with unmatched authenticity. Harvey Kurtzman’s bold cover pencils and inks set the tone for a harrowing, no-holds-barred narrative.