Semper Fi

Marvel's Semper Fi (1988–1989) was a nine-issue war comic that took a gritty, character-driven look at the U.S. Marine Corps, blending modern-day conflicts with the legacy of Vietnam. Written primarily by Michael P. Palladino with a framing story by Stan Lee, and illustrated by a rotating team of artists including Andy Kubert, John Severin, and Sam Glanzman, the series stood out for its earnest, unglamorous portrayal of military life and duty. It matters as a late-era Marvel war title that attempted to ground superhero-style action in a more realistic, humanistic tone.