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Cover: Sam Glanzman

Fightin' Marines #169

Jul 1983 · Charlton · 0.60 USD
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In "Captain Yellabird," Don Perlin’s dynamic art brings to life a tense moment at Guadalcanal, where a young Marine’s faith in his commanding officer is tested under fire. When Sgt Ellenby is demoted after questioning his captain’s courage, the weight of duty and loyalty hangs in the balance. Sam Glanzman’s cover captures the raw intensity of war, framing a moment that echoes through the ranks.

Contains 5 stories
Captain Yellabird
7 pp · War
Captain Joshua BushPFC Moose EllenbyLT Kovich

In the heat of the Guadalcanal campaign, Sgt Ellenby’s loyalty is tested when he questions his captain’s courage, leading to a demotion that shakes his faith in command. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 7-page wartime tale explores the weight of duty and the fragile line between fear and leadership.

If One Survived
5 pp · War
Chick MagGrawNateFlintySlazinski
The Rifleman
1 pp · War
Skybuddy
5 pp · War
Captain KissamCollinsSgt. Hector SmithNick DeSantosJack
The Tankhater
6 pp · War
MartyBarjanian

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Full credits

artist, inker Don Perlin
cover pencils, inks Sam Glanzman

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marine War Heroes #7 (1965), Marine War Heroes #8 (1965)

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