"G I Joe" ("Private Breger") from the Pages of Yank and Stars and Stripes

In 1945, Doubleday collected the beloved "Private Breger" cartoons from the pages of Yank and Stars and Stripes into a single comic, capturing the everyday humor and humanity of a World War II GI. Created by the cartoonist Dave Breger, this one-shot stands as a foundational work of military humor, offering a warm, authentic slice of soldier life that resonated with troops and civilians alike. It's a direct, unvarnished piece of wartime pop culture, preserving the voice of the enlisted man during a pivotal era.