Star Spangled War Stories #93
In "Goliath of the Western Front!", a nervous young GI named Davy finds himself tested in ways he never expected when a massive German secret weapon— a towering Stormtrooper robot— emerges on the battlefield. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life with dynamic art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, this 1960 issue blends wartime grit with a classic tale of underdog triumph. The cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito captures the moment the robot looms over the terrified soldiers, setting the stage for a tense, inventive showdown.
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GIs close to the Nazi border tease Davy about being short, but the Sarge reminds them of the story of David and Goliath. And as Davy takes point, a German secret weapon comes stomping - a giant Stormtrooper robot! The GIs try for weak spots, but the robot shrugs off strafing from planes, a windmill, and underwater traps in a river. Davy is about to be stomped when he shoots into the giant's boot sole - and breaks some vital piece - so it topples and crashes. Davy grins. "All I was doing was to keep another big joker off my back!"
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