War Comics (1950) #18

Marvel 1950–1957 series Cover date Apr 1953

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About this issue

War Comics #18 (1950) is issue #18 of Marvel's War Comics (1950–1957), with a cover date of April 1953. Drawn by Sy Barry, Bob Brown, Joe Certa and others.

Creators

Pencillers: Sy Barry, Bob Brown, Joe Certa, Paul Reinman
Inkers: Sy Barry, Bob Brown, Paul Reinman
Letterer: Joe Letterese
Cover artist: Carl Burgos

The stories

“Reconnaissance!”

A US squad goes on reconnaissance to map out Chinese positions. When they wind up trapped by encircling forces, they storm a mortar nest and take it for themselves, using it to defeat the enemy.

“Surrender!”

Recounts how the USA joined World War I after the Lusitania was sunk and this turned the tide against Germany, resulting in their defeat and the Kaiser fleeing the country.

“On Target”

US bomber pilot Captain Fuller is ordered to destroy an ammo dump. His crew are injured during the flight and their plane damaged; Fuller gets the others to evacuate, then pilots his bomber into the target, destroying it.

“The Prayer”

Big Jim and three other US Marines are told to hold a position while their forces evacuate. They hold for a time, but their forces can't retreat because a bridge is out. The other three men start praying, but Big Jim thinks it's foolish. When the Air Force drops a bridge-maker, allowing them to proceed, Big Jim has a change of heart about faith.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.