Leatherneck Comics

Published by the United States Marine Corps, Leatherneck Comics ran for 28 issues starting in 1942, serving as a morale-boosting series for troops and a public-relations tool on the home front. Featuring the iconic Marine mascot Chesty the bulldog and the recurring character "Sgt. Leatherneck," the series blended humor, adventure, and patriotic propaganda. Though creator credits are sparse, its wartime origins and enduring military legacy make it a unique artifact of American comic book history.