Cover: Lee Elias

Warfront #27

Oct 1955 · Harvey · 0.10 USD

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In "The Spirit of '52," a weary soldier in Korea finds unexpected courage when he glimpses the spectral figures of "The Spirit of '76"—the iconic image from Archibald MacNeal Willard’s painting—haunting the battlefield. Drawn by Jack Sparling, this haunting wartime tale blends history and myth with a quiet, powerful resonance. The cover, by Lee Elias, captures the moment with striking, evocative detail.

Contains 4 stories

The Spirit of '52

7 pp · War

In the frozen trenches of Korea, a weary soldier finds unexpected courage when he glimpses the spectral figures of "The Spirit of '76"—the iconic, idealized spirit of American independence—rising from the snow. The vision, both haunting and inspiring, stirs something deep within him, a fleeting reminder of a nation’s enduring will.

Four Chaplains

5 pp · War

Rabbi Alexander GoodeFather John WashingtonParsons Clark PolingParson George Fox

Medal for Smitty

7 pp · War

Two Flags

5 pp · War

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Full credits

artist Jack Sparling

cover pencils, inks Lee Elias

Reprints

↩ Reprints Warfront #3 (1952), Warfront #7 (1952), True War Experiences #1 (1952), True War Experiences #4 (1952), Warfront #14 (1953)

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