Frontline Combat #2 (EC Comics, 1951) GD- 1.8 | Kurtzman War Classic | Wally Wood, Jack Davis
Frontline Combat #2 — GD- (1.8)
EC Comics, September 1951
Pre-Code · War · 36 pages · 10¢ cover price
Frontline Combat #2 is an early, defining issue from EC’s landmark war series, edited and largely shaped by Harvey Kurtzman. This issue exemplifies EC’s unsentimental, ground-level approach to combat storytelling—focused less on heroics and more on fear, confusion, and consequence. The lineup includes “Bouncing Bertha” with art by Jack Davis, “Zero Hour!” illustrated by John Severin with inks by Bill Elder, “Gettysburg!” with art by Wally Wood, and “Contact!” written and drawn by Kurtzman, among additional prose pieces.
These early Frontline Combat issues are widely regarded as some of the strongest war comics ever produced, influential for their realism and moral clarity during the Korean War era. Even in lower grades, copies remain highly collectible due to historical importance and creator pedigree.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
GD- (1.8). Heavy wear consistent with the grade, including a cumulative 2" spine split with tape, centerfold detached at one staple, water damage with staining, and staple rust with migration. Structurally compromised but complete, with strong historical and content value despite condition.
Frontline Combat #2 (EC Comics, 1951) GD- 1.8 | Kurtzman War Classic | Wally Wood, Jack Davis
Frontline Combat #2 — GD- (1.8)
EC Comics, September 1951
Pre-Code · War · 36 pages · 10¢ cover price
Frontline Combat #2 is an early, defining issue from EC’s landmark war series, edited and largely shaped by Harvey Kurtzman. This issue exemplifies EC’s unsentimental, ground-level approach to combat storytelling—focused less on heroics and more on fear, confusion, and consequence. The lineup includes “Bouncing Bertha” with art by Jack Davis, “Zero Hour!” illustrated by John Severin with inks by Bill Elder, “Gettysburg!” with art by Wally Wood, and “Contact!” written and drawn by Kurtzman, among additional prose pieces.
These early Frontline Combat issues are widely regarded as some of the strongest war comics ever produced, influential for their realism and moral clarity during the Korean War era. Even in lower grades, copies remain highly collectible due to historical importance and creator pedigree.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
GD- (1.8). Heavy wear consistent with the grade, including a cumulative 2" spine split with tape, centerfold detached at one staple, water damage with staining, and staple rust with migration. Structurally compromised but complete, with strong historical and content value despite condition.
