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Cover of War Comics (1950) #37

War Comics (1950) #37

Marvel 1950–1957 series Cover date Sep 1955

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About this issue

War Comics #37 (1950) is issue #37 of Marvel's War Comics (1950–1957), with a cover date of September 1955. Drawn by Bill Benulis, Mort Drucker, Bob Forgione and others.

Creators

Pencillers
Bill Benulis, Mort Drucker, Bob Forgione, Joe Sinnott
Inkers
Jack Abel, Bill Benulis, Mort Drucker, Joe Sinnott
Cover artist
Joe Maneely

The stories

“Nothing Can Stop the Infantry!”

Able Company leader Captain Kettridge has a keen mind for details. When the Chinese pin down Able Company and seem to have an unlimited supply of ammunition, Kettridge realizes they've hidden it nearby. Using a metal detector, they find the ammo underground and destroy it forcing the Chinese to surrender.

“Patrol Mission!”

Private Herbert Persley was drafted into the US Army during World War I and has no love for the service, preferring cards to heroism. When the squad is caught in the open, they draw straws to see who will stay behind to cover the others' retreat, and Ernest Farraday wins, but Persley knocks Farraday out and takes his place, saying Farraday is needed as a soldier. However, some time later, Persley returns to his own lines, having been captured by the Germans, only to play them at cards, win their weapons and depart.

“Enemy Territory!”

During the invasion of Mexico, Private Bill Lawrence wonders why the US should want to take territory from Mexico but eventually resolves if his country wants something it's his duty to help them get it.

“Behind the Lines!”

Battling the Nazis in France, quartermaster Captain Leonard Hill helps the regular army by flanking around the Nazis, confusing them and, with just Private Harvey Green assisting him, tricks an entire platoon of Nazis into surrendering, winning him the Silver Star from General Patton.

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