Merrill's Marauders

In 1963, Dell Comics published a single-issue comic adaptation of the World War II exploits of the 5307th Composite Unit, known as Merrill's Marauders. Illustrated by Gerald McCann, this one-shot brings a gritty, cinematic feel to the jungle campaigns of Burma, capturing the intense, often overlooked heroism of the unit's long-range penetration missions. While brief, the issue stands as a period piece from the Silver Age, offering a respectful, action-driven tribute to a storied military outfit.