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Cover: Louis Ravielli
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Tell It to the Marines #9

Jan 1958 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.10 USD
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Marines Spike and Bat pursue enemy spies and their trained dogs across multiple locations, including a bridge and a night club. When the spies attempt to escape via train, Spike and Bat thwart their getaway. The story culminates in Washington, where news arrives that the Shah has agreed to oil concessions following the marines' successful mission, and Spike and Bat receive special gifts from the grateful foreign dignitaries as recognition of their heroic service.

Contains 3 stories
Operation Petticoat
12 pp · War

In "Operation Petticoat," two brash, playful Marines, Spike and Bat, are sent behind enemy lines on the Korean front to recover vital intelligence from a dying Korean agent. With the agent’s final words, they learn the secrets are hidden in the hem of a dress belonging to his granddaughter, Lotus Blossom, a young woman they now must protect on their perilous journey back to camp. Along the way, their camaraderie is tested by near-misses with enemy forces, playful pranks, and their ever-present eye for the ladies.

Arabian Nightmare
14 pp · War

In "Arabian Nightmare," a botched diplomatic move sends a Marine squad to the Middle East to secure oil rights, sparking a high-stakes rivalry with a Russian emissary, Boris. With the Shah of Ariq declaring a boxing match between Boris and Spike, the Corps' famed heavyweight champion, the fate of the region hangs on a fight that’s as wild as it is absurd—complete with a legendary punch, a harem full of intrigue, and a few surprises that defy expectations.

Blue Plate Blossom
4 pp

In "Blue Plate Blossom," the legendary Lover O'Leary, known as the pre-eminent gal-hound of the United States Marine Corps, takes two shy, young chowderheads under his wing for a night on the town. The trio spends their time wandering through the lively streets, their eyes drawn to the sight of busty, leggy Good Girls in little clothing.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $18
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $479*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $129*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $99*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $31*
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Full credits

artist, inker Jack Sparling
cover pencils, inks Louis Ravielli

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tell It to the Marines #1 (1952), U.S. Marines in Action #1 (1952)

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