War Combat #3 (July 1952, Atlas Comics) — VG– 3.5
Joe Maneely Cover • Early Atlas War Anthology • Gene Colan & Joe Sinnott Art
A striking early 1950s Atlas war comic edited by Stan Lee, with contributions from several of Marvel’s future Silver Age legends. War Combat #3 blends gritty realism and patriotic bravado across multiple front-line tales, wrapped in a bold Joe Maneely cover that captures the intensity of post-WWII combat storytelling.
📚 Contents:
“Nerve Center” — Art by Robert Q. Sale
“The Bridge” — Script by Hank Chapman, art by Bill La Cava
“One Drag” — Art by Gene Colan
“Deadly Little Man!” — 2-page text story
“Who’s Next?” — Art attributed to Gus Schrotter & Chuck Winter
“The Final Grave” — Script by Hank Chapman, art by Joe Sinnott
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG– (3.5) — Solid mid-low grade copy showing general cover wear, light creasing, and spine stress. Pages complete with moderate toning; staples firm and interior supple. Presents well for grade with strong color retention and clean structure.
A gritty Korean War–era Atlas issue showcasing early work by Colan and Sinnott — a powerful example of pre-Code realism and artistic transition at the dawn of the Marvel Age.
War Combat #3 (July 1952, Atlas Comics) — VG– 3.5
Joe Maneely Cover • Early Atlas War Anthology • Gene Colan & Joe Sinnott Art
A striking early 1950s Atlas war comic edited by Stan Lee, with contributions from several of Marvel’s future Silver Age legends. War Combat #3 blends gritty realism and patriotic bravado across multiple front-line tales, wrapped in a bold Joe Maneely cover that captures the intensity of post-WWII combat storytelling.
📚 Contents:
“Nerve Center” — Art by Robert Q. Sale
“The Bridge” — Script by Hank Chapman, art by Bill La Cava
“One Drag” — Art by Gene Colan
“Deadly Little Man!” — 2-page text story
“Who’s Next?” — Art attributed to Gus Schrotter & Chuck Winter
“The Final Grave” — Script by Hank Chapman, art by Joe Sinnott
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG– (3.5) — Solid mid-low grade copy showing general cover wear, light creasing, and spine stress. Pages complete with moderate toning; staples firm and interior supple. Presents well for grade with strong color retention and clean structure.
A gritty Korean War–era Atlas issue showcasing early work by Colan and Sinnott — a powerful example of pre-Code realism and artistic transition at the dawn of the Marvel Age.
