War Heroes #1 (May 1952, Ace Magazines) — FR/GD 1.5
Korean War-Era Debut Issue • Lou Cameron & Jim McLaughlin Art
A raw but complete copy of War Heroes #1, the debut issue of Ace Magazines’ early-’50s combat series. Released during the Korean War, this anthology captures the grit and patriotic tone of the period — balancing front-line action with human conflict and sacrifice.
📚 Contents:
• Showdown for a Shavetail! — A new lieutenant struggles to earn his men’s respect.
• Last Chance on Hopeless Hill! — A sergeant discovers his younger brother is AWOL.
• Operation: Pots and Pans! — Art by Lou Cameron. A mess sergeant risks everything to deliver a hot meal to the front lines.
• What Price Courage! — Text story.
• The Sacrifice Platoon! — Art by Jim McLaughlin. A desperate rear guard holds off enemy forces so their company can escape.
36 pages, full color. Cover price 10¢.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
FR/GD (1.5) — Complete copy with detached cover and rusted staples. Noticeable wear and age throughout, consistent with the grade. Solid, readable example of this early Ace war issue.
War Heroes #1 (May 1952, Ace Magazines) — FR/GD 1.5
Korean War-Era Debut Issue • Lou Cameron & Jim McLaughlin Art
A raw but complete copy of War Heroes #1, the debut issue of Ace Magazines’ early-’50s combat series. Released during the Korean War, this anthology captures the grit and patriotic tone of the period — balancing front-line action with human conflict and sacrifice.
📚 Contents:
• Showdown for a Shavetail! — A new lieutenant struggles to earn his men’s respect.
• Last Chance on Hopeless Hill! — A sergeant discovers his younger brother is AWOL.
• Operation: Pots and Pans! — Art by Lou Cameron. A mess sergeant risks everything to deliver a hot meal to the front lines.
• What Price Courage! — Text story.
• The Sacrifice Platoon! — Art by Jim McLaughlin. A desperate rear guard holds off enemy forces so their company can escape.
36 pages, full color. Cover price 10¢.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
FR/GD (1.5) — Complete copy with detached cover and rusted staples. Noticeable wear and age throughout, consistent with the grade. Solid, readable example of this early Ace war issue.
