Debut Issue • Early DC War Anthology • Kanigher, Novick & Grandenetti Art
The first issue of DC’s long-running Our Fighting Forces series — a cornerstone of the publisher’s post–Korean War battle anthologies. Written by Robert Kanigher and Ed Herron, with art by Jerry Grandenetti, George Papp, Arthur Peddy, and Irv Novick, this issue captures the transition from Golden Age adventure to gritty, human-centered war storytelling that would define DC’s 1950s output.
Includes four fast-paced tales of courage and survival:
“Human Booby Trap!” — A tense battlefield story by Kanigher & Grandenetti.
“The Pied Piper Private!” — Herron & Papp deliver a sharp mix of humor and heart.
“Tag for a Tail Gunner!” — An aerial combat drama by Herron & Peddy.
“Front-Line House!” — Novick’s grounded realism closes the issue with weight and emotion.
Also features a two-page text article, “Fighting Secrets,” and a one-page “Battle Stamps” feature on page 8.
📚 Details:
Stories by Robert Kanigher & Ed Herron
Art by Jerry Grandenetti, George Papp, Arthur Peddy, Irv Novick
36 pages · Full Color · 10¢ cover price
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
PR (0.5) — Back cover missing. Heavy general wear and handling with visible tears and creasing. Interior pages complete and legible. A scarce and historically significant first issue, ideal for readers or collectors seeking a placeholder for this tough early DC war debut.
Debut Issue • Early DC War Anthology • Kanigher, Novick & Grandenetti Art
The first issue of DC’s long-running Our Fighting Forces series — a cornerstone of the publisher’s post–Korean War battle anthologies. Written by Robert Kanigher and Ed Herron, with art by Jerry Grandenetti, George Papp, Arthur Peddy, and Irv Novick, this issue captures the transition from Golden Age adventure to gritty, human-centered war storytelling that would define DC’s 1950s output.
Includes four fast-paced tales of courage and survival:
“Human Booby Trap!” — A tense battlefield story by Kanigher & Grandenetti.
“The Pied Piper Private!” — Herron & Papp deliver a sharp mix of humor and heart.
“Tag for a Tail Gunner!” — An aerial combat drama by Herron & Peddy.
“Front-Line House!” — Novick’s grounded realism closes the issue with weight and emotion.
Also features a two-page text article, “Fighting Secrets,” and a one-page “Battle Stamps” feature on page 8.
📚 Details:
Stories by Robert Kanigher & Ed Herron
Art by Jerry Grandenetti, George Papp, Arthur Peddy, Irv Novick
36 pages · Full Color · 10¢ cover price
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
PR (0.5) — Back cover missing. Heavy general wear and handling with visible tears and creasing. Interior pages complete and legible. A scarce and historically significant first issue, ideal for readers or collectors seeking a placeholder for this tough early DC war debut.
