G.I. Combat #1
In "Beyond the Call of Duty," a New Orleans jazzman named Fordie finds himself caught between the rhythm of his past and the chaos of war, longing for peace so he can return to his music. When his unit is overrun, Fordie uses an enemy signal horn to play one final, defiant tune—his last licks—that stirs his comrades to fight back. The story, lettered by Sam Rosen, features a striking cover by Reed Crandall, with inks by both Crandall and Chuck Cuidera.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
New Orleans jazz man Fordie longs for war to be over so he can go back to his world of music. When his company is overwhelmed by enemy forces, Fordie gets ahold of the enemy signal man's horn and blows music that rallies his companions to victory, but it is his last licks.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).