Tell It to the Marines #1

Spike and Bat, two boisterous Marines on the Korean front, are sent behind enemy lines to recover vital intelligence from a dying Korean agent—only to learn the secrets are hidden in the hem of his granddaughter’s dress. With Lotus Blossom in their care and enemy patrols closing in, the duo navigate dangerous terrain, trading playful jabs and flirtatious banter while dodging capture.

In a wildly improbable twist of Cold War politics, a mix-up sends U.S. Marines Spike and Bat to the Middle East, where they’re tasked with securing oil rights—only to find themselves outmaneuvered by Russian emissary Boris. With the fate of the region hanging on a bizarre showdown, the Shah of Ariq, a self-proclaimed boxing aficionado, declares the matter will be settled in the ring, pitting Spike’s legendary Double Reverse Pretzel Bolo against Boris in a match that’s as absurd as it is dangerous.

Lover O'Leary, the self-proclaimed pre-eminent gal-hound of the Marine Corps, takes two wide-eyed, lusting young Marines on a night out, promising adventure and eye candy. Between the three of them, the streets of the base town seem to shimmer with the sight of Blue Plate Blossom, Queenie Quadrille, Marlene, and Three-Quarters-of-a-Mile Miriam—each a vision in little clothing and impossible allure.