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War Heroes #2

Jul 1952 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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In "A Change in Brass," Moore and Williams are on a high-stakes mission to rescue a captured General, but Moore—known for his irrepressible practical jokes—brings his usual antics along, turning what could be a grim operation into something far more unpredictable. Written by Robert Turner and illustrated by Lou Cameron, this 1952 war tale from Ace Magazines blends tension and humor in equal measure, with the cover by Lou Cameron capturing the gritty spirit of the mission.

Contains 4 stories
A Change in Brass
8 pp · War
Lieutenant Bill MapesLieutenant WarwickLouieJoeRedColonel Cowan

Exhausted soldiers pushing through the German forest near the end of World War II resent their strict Lieutenant Warwick, whose relentless demands keep them sharp despite their fatigue—but years later, when Bill Mapes himself becomes an officer in Korea, he discovers firsthand why that hard-driving leadership was essential. As Mapes's own pride and inexperience put his men in danger, he learns a hard lesson about the weight of command that his old lieutenant carried all along.

A Guy and his Tank
8 pp · War
Private Orlie Tecumseh MackinawRockyMasonLevin

Private Orlie Tecumseh Mackinaw always dreamed of driving a tank, but the Army stuck him in the infantry instead—until a chance encounter with an enemy tank in Korea gives him the shot he's been waiting for. When circumstances force Orlie and his unit into a desperate escape from a prison camp, his newfound skills behind the gun become the platoon's only hope for survival. A soldier's passion for his machine becomes the key to freedom in this action-packed Korean War tale.

Decision on Devil's Ridge
7 pp · War
Second Lieutenant Pat ReynoldsLeo Matson

Second Lieutenant Pat Reynolds is ordered on a dangerous mission to rescue a downed paratrooper—only to discover the man he’s risking his life for is the same soldier who stole his girlfriend. Torn between duty and personal history, Reynolds must navigate the weight of loyalty and betrayal on the frozen slopes of Devil’s Ridge.

Operation: Abracadabra
7 pp · War
Danny MooreRay WilliamsBrigadier General FanshawFay Ming

In "Operation: Abracadabra," Danny Moore and Ray Williams are on a high-stakes mission to rescue the captured Brigadier General Fanshaw, but Moore’s knack for pranks takes an unexpected turn when their plan goes sideways—turning his usual jokes into the only thing standing between them and disaster. With Fay Ming’s fate hanging in the balance and their wits their only weapons, every trick might just be their last hope.

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artist, inker Lou Cameron

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