Cover: Sol Brodsky & Christopher Rule

War Comics #3

Apr 1951 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The Zero Hour," Lt. Todd and his paratroopers face a harrowing mission when their plane is hijacked by Bates, forcing Todd to wrest control and make a desperate landing in China—sacrificing himself in the process. As each member of the squad meets a grim end in succession, only Anson remains, delivering a quiet, defiant tribute to those who died. Bill La Cava’s stark, expressive art brings the tension and tragedy to life, while Sol Brodsky and Christopher Rule’s cover captures the grim urgency of the moment.

Contains 4 stories

The Zero Hour

7 pp · War

In "The Zero Hour," Lt. Todd leads his paratroopers through a harrowing mission when their plane is hijacked by a traitorous comrade. With the aircraft spiraling toward disaster in enemy territory, Todd must make a desperate choice: save his men or risk everything to keep the plane from crashing. As each soldier faces a fatal trial, their courage is tested in ways both brutal and unexpected—some fall to greed, others to pride, while a few make the ultimate sacrifice. Only one remains to bear witness, and with quiet resolve, he honors the fallen by declaring who truly stood strong.

Cross Fire!

4 pp · War

Death in the Desert

6 pp · War

Tank Trap

4 pp · War

In "Tank Trap," a young soldier named Jerry watches helplessly as his friend Mike leads a dangerous mission to destroy a German tank, forcing Jerry to stay behind. The story captures the weight of loyalty and sacrifice as Mike pushes forward, knowing the odds, while Jerry bears witness to the cost of war.