U.S. Air Force Comics #19

A Soviet jet erupts in flames against a wide blue sky while American bombers press on in formation above — it's a tense aerial showdown rendered with real energy by cover artist Dick Giordano. This December 1961 Charlton issue also packs in reader extras, including a contest offering a free trip to Hollywood tied to American-International's Off on a Comet, gift premiums, and a "Treasure Toy Club" membership. Inside, writer Joe Gill and artist Charles Nicholas (inked by Sal Trapani) bring the story "Chico Wants Out" to life, making this a well-rounded package for any fan of Cold War-era aviation comics.