Pre-Code War Classic • Russ Heath & Joe Maneely Art
A standout early issue from Atlas’s gritty pre-Code war anthology, featuring striking front-line realism and powerful storytelling. Battle #6 captures the height of early ’50s combat comics, with contributions from some of the most defining names of the era.
The lead story, “Truck Convoy,” showcases Russ Heath’s incredible line work — raw, detailed, and cinematic — setting the tone for his later reputation as one of the masters of war comics. Also featured are Joe Maneely, Robert Q. Sale, and Norman Steinberg, each bringing their own stylistic punch to the anthology’s mix of desperation, bravery, and humanity in wartime.
📚 Details:
"Truck Convoy” — Script by Hank Chapman, art by Russ Heath
“There’s Something About a Uniform” — Private Tim O’Toole story by Joe Maneely
“Blood” — Art by Robert Q. Sale
“Sneak Attack” — Art by Norman Steinberg
Includes two-page text feature “The Flying Frenchman”
Heath cover art · 32 pages · Full Color · 10¢ cover price
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
F/VF (7.0) — Sharp copy with bold color and tight structure. Light spine wear and faint edge handling consistent with grade. Interior pages clean with excellent preservation for its age.
Pre-Code War Classic • Russ Heath & Joe Maneely Art
A standout early issue from Atlas’s gritty pre-Code war anthology, featuring striking front-line realism and powerful storytelling. Battle #6 captures the height of early ’50s combat comics, with contributions from some of the most defining names of the era.
The lead story, “Truck Convoy,” showcases Russ Heath’s incredible line work — raw, detailed, and cinematic — setting the tone for his later reputation as one of the masters of war comics. Also featured are Joe Maneely, Robert Q. Sale, and Norman Steinberg, each bringing their own stylistic punch to the anthology’s mix of desperation, bravery, and humanity in wartime.
📚 Details:
"Truck Convoy” — Script by Hank Chapman, art by Russ Heath
“There’s Something About a Uniform” — Private Tim O’Toole story by Joe Maneely
“Blood” — Art by Robert Q. Sale
“Sneak Attack” — Art by Norman Steinberg
Includes two-page text feature “The Flying Frenchman”
Heath cover art · 32 pages · Full Color · 10¢ cover price
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
F/VF (7.0) — Sharp copy with bold color and tight structure. Light spine wear and faint edge handling consistent with grade. Interior pages clean with excellent preservation for its age.
