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Cover: Robert Q. Sale

War Combat #5

Nov 1952 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Flower Fancier," Casey finds himself captured by communists and forced to rely on an unlikely ally: Private Pennington, a quiet, bookish soldier whose sharp mind and clever use of his glasses become a lifeline in a desperate escape. Written by Hank Chapman and illustrated by Robert Q. Sale, this 1952 War Combat tale blends wartime tension with unexpected ingenuity, all on a cover by Sale.

Contains 4 stories
The Flower Fancier
7 pp · War
Combat CaseyPrivate Penny Pennington (introduction, a man)

In "The Flower Fancier," Combat Casey finds himself bound with Private Penny Pennington, a man whose unassuming demeanor belies a sharp mind and surprising resourcefulness. When their survival hinges on quick thinking and a pair of glasses, Pennington’s quiet brilliance becomes their only hope—turning a moment of desperation into a daring act of defiance.

The Bookworm
5 pp · War

In "The Bookworm," a young soldier named Bliss finds his love of reading at odds with the harsh realities of war—until his glasses become an unexpected weapon. When his unit is pinned down by hidden enemy forces, Bliss uses a clever trick with sunlight and his spectacles to ignite a brushfire, exposing the enemy’s position in a moment that could turn the tide.

The Red Bug Brigade
6 pp · War
Combat CaseyPenny Pennington

Combat Casey and Penny Pennington team up on a quiet mission to find wildflowers, only to stumble upon a shocking enemy operation—tracking a group of soldiers who aren’t just gathering blooms, but running a hidden germ warfare plant. With quick thinking and daring moves, the duo take down the threat before it can spread.

The Red Horde!
5 pp · War

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Raw (Good) $35
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,187*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $529*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $359
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $290*
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $193
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CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $29*
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artist, inker Robert Q. Sale
cover pencils, inks Robert Q. Sale

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