{"product_id":"vintage-silver-age-war-comic-fightin-army-81-sept-1968-charlton-comics-d-day-cover-wwii-anthology","title":"Vintage Silver Age War Comic — Fightin’ Army #81 (Sept. 1968) — Charlton Comics | D-Day Cover, WWII Anthology","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA tough, eye-catching Silver Age war comic with a classic Charlton battlefield cover, \u003cem data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"105\"\u003eFightin’ Army\u003c\/em\u003e #81 delivers exactly the kind of gritty combat energy war-comic readers look for. Photo-verified details include the 12¢ cover price, September 1968 date, bright front-cover art, interior vintage ads, cream-to-tan paper, and visible handling wear throughout. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eStory Teaser\u003cbr data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"435\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eThis issue mixes World War II combat stories with a one-page Vietnam story and a non-fiction military text feature, giving it that satisfying anthology feel many vintage war-comic readers love. The lead cover-feature story, “The Warrior,” throws inexperienced American infantry against an elite German SS division on D-Day. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"801\"\u003eCreators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"818\"\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e Most stories in \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eFightin' Army\u003c\/em\u003e during this period were written by \u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Gill. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHe was the primary writer for Charlton's war titles, often producing the majority of the scripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"891\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"896\"\u003ePenciler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nestor Olivera (“The Warrior” cover story and closing story), Sam Glanzman (“Devil’s Brigade”), Charles Nicholas (“In Memoriam,” “Never Alone”) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eInker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nestor Olivera, Sam Glanzman, Vince Alascia \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1188\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eColorist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not credited in the available records \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1285\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003eLetterer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jon D’Agostino credited on the cover-feature “The Warrior”; other interior lettering not fully credited in the available records \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sal Gentile, managing editor \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nestor Olivera (cover-feature splash used for cover image in GCD records) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1749\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003eCondition Section grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003e• Front cover has a blue ink scribble at the upper left area above the title\/logo\u003cbr data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"2064\"\u003e• General cover wear with noticeable edge wear and corner wear\u003cbr data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003e• Small creasing and stress wear along the spine\/front-left edge\u003cbr data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003e• Lower right front corner shows wear and creasing\u003cbr data-end=\"2252\" data-start=\"2249\"\u003e• Cover surface shows age toning and light soiling, especially visible in the lighter background areas\u003cbr data-end=\"2357\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003e• Back cover shows overall age toning\/discoloration and handling wear\u003cbr data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e• Interior pages are visibly toned from age, ranging cream to tan\u003cbr data-end=\"2497\" data-start=\"2494\"\u003e• Splash page has a handwritten “Red” notation near the top margin\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"2566\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003e• Minor interior smudges\/marks visible near some top margins\u003cbr data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2626\"\u003e• Interior and back cover show general wear consistent with age, storage, and reading\u003cbr data-end=\"2717\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003e• No page numbers noted in the copy as described\u003cbr data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2765\"\u003e• Photo-verified details suggest the comic is complete and readable, with no obvious missing pages seen in the provided photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3052\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003eWe are not professionally grading comic books, so this is a conservative in-house assessment based on close photo review. See all photos – sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3684\" data-start=\"3054\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003cbr data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3069\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3684\" data-start=\"3054\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3088\" data-start=\"3074\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage comic book\u003cbr data-end=\"3110\" data-start=\"3107\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3122\" data-start=\"3112\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"3138\" data-start=\"3123\"\u003eFightin’ Army\u003c\/em\u003e #81\u003cbr data-end=\"3145\" data-start=\"3142\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3156\" data-start=\"3147\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25 x 7 inches\u003cbr data-end=\"3176\" data-start=\"3173\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3191\" data-start=\"3178\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"3197\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3212\" data-start=\"3202\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full color cover and interiors; cream\/tan aged paper\u003cbr data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"3265\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3281\" data-start=\"3270\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlton Comics \/ Charlton Press Inc., Derby, Connecticut\u003cbr data-end=\"3342\" data-start=\"3339\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3344\"\u003eYear\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1968 \/ Silver Age\u003cbr data-end=\"3388\" data-start=\"3385\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3400\" data-start=\"3390\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e War Comic\u003cbr data-end=\"3413\" data-start=\"3410\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3434\" data-start=\"3415\"\u003eLanguage\/Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 36 pages total; no printed page numbers noted in the copy description \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3555\" data-start=\"3552\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3573\" data-start=\"3557\"\u003eIdentifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12¢ cover price • No. 81 • Sept. • Approved by the Comics Code Authority \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4167\" data-start=\"3686\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003cbr data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3708\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4167\" data-start=\"3686\"\u003e• Complete: 36 pages, all present, no missing pages or coupons visible in the provided photos \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3847\" data-start=\"3844\"\u003e• Interior vintage ads\u003cbr data-end=\"3872\" data-start=\"3869\"\u003e• Anthology issue with multiple war stories plus one non-fiction text feature\u003cbr data-end=\"3952\" data-start=\"3949\"\u003e• Stories include “Devil’s Brigade,” “In Memoriam,” “Never Alone,” and “The Warrior” \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4079\" data-start=\"4076\"\u003e• No pin-ups, letters page, or extra inserts were clearly visible in the provided photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4781\" data-start=\"4169\"\u003eCollectors Notes\u003cbr data-end=\"4192\" data-start=\"4189\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4781\" data-start=\"4169\"\u003eThis is a solid reader-grade Charlton war comic for collectors who enjoy late Silver Age military titles without paying DC or Marvel war-book prices. The appeal here is the classic combat cover, the anthology format, Sam Glanzman interior art, and the D-Day\/World War II atmosphere that gives Charlton war books their own rough-edged charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4781\" data-start=\"4169\"\u003eIt also fits nicely for readers building out 1960s war-comic runs or anyone who likes honest, affordable vintage copies with real shelf presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. Find Your Story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003cbr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. 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