And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Zeros fighting tanks and soldiers at 10,000 feet. Totally worth the quarter.
I don't remember that particular issue but The Haunted Tank was one of my favorites. For those of you who are too young to remember the tank was originally a M-3 Stuart Light tank Haunted by the Spirit of Jeb Stuart The one I do remember is when they are assigned to a Sherman tank which pisses off Jeb Stuarts ghost so he leaves at least temporarily and general Sherman shows up. more at the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_Tank
I bought lots of these war comics until 1954 when the dreaded "Comic Code" stamp appeared with the goal of keeping kids safe from "objectional" material. Now the little kiddies are taken to Tranny shows and many think it's perfectly fine.
For me anyway, arrival of Jeb Stuart took some of the enjoyment if not plausibility out of GI comics. Also, comics only lasted a short while and nickels & dimes were scarce. Only so much money to be had trading in 2-cent soda bottles! Best part, comics served as a stepping stone to books. Books lasted longer, were kindling wood for my imagination and were free at the library.
Jeez! I am old! My comics were all 10 cents and I was outraged to see the 12 cents appear. That cut into my limited budget. "Sgt. Rock and Easy Co." was my favorite.
I don't remember that particular issue but The Haunted Tank was one of my favorites. For those of you who are too young to remember the tank was originally a M-3 Stuart Light tank Haunted by the Spirit of Jeb Stuart The one I do remember is when they are assigned to a Sherman tank which pisses off Jeb Stuarts ghost so he leaves at least temporarily and general Sherman shows up. more at the link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_Tank
ReplyDeleteI used to have several of "The Haunted Tank" comics back in the 60s. Very entertaining for a 10 year old...GI Combat was another group that I had..
Deletethere was P-51 pilot "Johnny Cloud" too, who communicated with the Great Spirit, appearing as a cloud shaped like a Chief on horseback.
DeleteI thouht that I remembered the Haunted Tank always having Nazi problems. I don't remember them fighting the Japs.
DeleteI read this series back in the day. The story line seemed far fetched, but plausible.
ReplyDeleteNot like the bull sh!t put out today.
My brothers and I bought this for years. Still have a few issues.
ReplyDeleteWork out your issues by spending more time on the range or in a river fishing. Very therapeutic.
DeleteNice!
DeleteI bought lots of these war comics until 1954 when the dreaded "Comic Code" stamp appeared with the goal of keeping kids safe from "objectional" material. Now the little kiddies are taken to Tranny shows and many think it's perfectly fine.
ReplyDeleteThat was a favorite comic of mine way back in 12 cent comic land..
ReplyDeleteHad stacks of these comics along with Sgt. Rock issues.
ReplyDeleteSgt. Rock’s “I’m Infantry” issue set the course of my life from about the first 10 years after high school.
DeleteThey did that in the "A-Team" movie......
ReplyDeleteFor me anyway, arrival of Jeb Stuart took some of the enjoyment if not plausibility out of GI comics. Also, comics only lasted a short while and nickels & dimes were scarce. Only so much money to be had trading in 2-cent soda bottles! Best part, comics served as a stepping stone to books. Books lasted longer, were kindling wood for my imagination and were free at the library.
ReplyDelete25 cents? I recall comics of this time period being 12 cents. Maybe this was a jumbo edition.
ReplyDeleteJeez! I am old! My comics were all 10 cents and I was outraged to see the 12 cents appear. That cut into my limited budget. "Sgt. Rock and Easy Co." was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteGood luck finding these anywhere for love or money. And the comic co. douchebags stopped them about halfway through the VN War, never to return.
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