Fightin' Marines #76

Sep 1967 · Charlton · 0.12 USD

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"The Misfit!" follows Marines under Major Andy's command as they battle Chinese forces during the Korean conflict, with soldier Totten earning an unflattering reputation for picking fights, though he ultimately proves himself capable in combat. "The Skyraider: Low, Slow, and Poison" depicts Marine pilots flying engine-stripped skyraiders on a dangerous mission, with the narrative focusing on the unconventional nature of their aircraft and the perilous work involved in their operations during the Korean action.

Contains 4 stories

The Company Of Walking Dead

8 pp · War

In November 1950, when Chinese Communist forces overwhelm the 1st Marine Division in North Korea, Captain Amos Tuthill takes command of Delta Company—but his obsession with spit-and-polish discipline and parade-ground regulations proves catastrophic when the men face a desperate firefight undermanned, under-supplied, and exhausted. As the fighting intensifies and survival hangs by a thread, Tuthill's rigid priorities clash violently with the raw demands of combat, and the men of Delta Company must reckon with a leader whose training manual may get them all killed.

Every Man For Himself

6 pp · War

In "Every Man For Himself," Sgt. Birkin warns his squad to look out only for themselves on the front lines, but his actions betray his words, leaving his men to question his true intentions. The tension builds as loyalty and trust are tested under fire.

The Skyraider Low, Slow, And Poison

3 pp · War

While the glamorous jet pilots rack up headlines in MiG Alley, Marine Skyraider pilots do the grunt work—flying low and slow over the Korean frontlines to support combat Marines in the foxholes below. When a Skyraider finds itself out of ammunition and trapped at treetop altitude by an enemy MiG, the Marines on the ground get an unexpected chance to return the favor. This 1967 war story showcases the unglamorous heroism of the pilots who do the everyday chores that win battles.

The Misfit

8 pp · War

Letters typeset [credited as A. Machine]

Leroy Totten is a troublemaker and a loner—a Marine who can't seem to get along with anyone, from his drill instructors to his fellow soldiers in the Mekong Delta. When his platoon is sent into combat at Ne Hon village and things go badly wrong, Totten finds himself back at base, left behind and seemingly written off by the Corps. As the fighting intensifies and his unit faces overwhelming odds, Totten's role in what unfolds will surprise everyone who'd given up on him.