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Cover: Sol Brodsky & Christopher Rule

War Combat #1

Mar 1952 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In the tense atmosphere of the Korean War, "Platoon Leader!" follows Sergeant Brant as he undertakes a dangerous solo mission behind enemy lines to verify rumors of a deadly outbreak—only to discover the threat is not the Black Plague, but smallpox. Written by Hank Chapman and illustrated by Bill La Cava, this gripping wartime tale captures the stakes of intelligence and courage under fire. The cover, by Sol Brodsky and Christopher Rule, sets a stark, urgent tone for the mission.

Contains 5 stories
Platoon Leader!
6 pp · War

In "Platoon Leader!", a young soldier named Andy steps up to lead his unit after Sergeant Hale's death, determined to prove his worth. On a dangerous mission to deliver bazooka ammunition, he makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect his men, leaving McGee to take command.

Sixty Seconds
4 pp · War
Behind the Lines!
5 pp · War

In the tense aftermath of a war rumor, a young American soldier named Brant ventures deep behind enemy lines, driven by the urgent need to verify terrifying reports of a deadly plague in North Korea. What he discovers—smallpox, not the Black Plague—changes everything, leading to a mission that tests courage and resolve under fire.

Silent Night
3 pp · War

In the quiet aftermath of a brutal clash, Shorty, Diz, and Murph find themselves among the living when all around them have fallen. Amid the ruins of war, the realization dawns that it’s Christmas—making the simple fact of survival the most precious gift of all.

Battleground
5 pp · War

In the war-torn hills near Koisang, a young farmer’s son takes a desperate stand when Chinese forces seize his hometown to launch an assault on US troops at Geoisa. With only a single grenade and a fierce resolve, he strikes back at the enemy’s supply lines, turning his quiet life into a final, explosive act of defiance.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $58
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $325*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $270*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $226*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $196*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $165*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $156*
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CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $134
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $116*
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $103*
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $92*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $74*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
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Full credits

artist, inker Bill La Cava
cover pencils Sol Brodsky
cover inks Christopher Rule

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Reprinted in Men's Adventures #19 (1953)

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