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Commander Battle and the Atomic Sub
American Comics Group · 1954–1955 · 7 issues
About the series
Set in a near-future atomic age, Commander Battle and the Atomic Sub ran for seven issues from American Comics Group in the mid-1950s, chronicling the underwater exploits of its titular hero aboard a nuclear-powered submarine. Scripted primarily by Richard Hughes and featuring art from the likes of Sheldon Moldoff and Ken Landau, the series rode the wave of Cold War techno-thrills and atomic optimism. While brief, it stands as a curious artifact of the era's fascination with cutting-edge military science and undersea adventure.