Showing posts with label USMC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USMC. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

PUNISHER BORN #1 COMIC BOOK ORIGIN MARVEL VIETNAM WAR MARINES USMC VALLEY FORGE



PUNISHER BORN #1 COMIC BOOK!

1st Print 1st Edition

RARE ISSUES OF THE COMIC BOOK SERIES STARRING ONE OF MARVEL COMICS MOST POPULAR CHARACTERS.

OUT OF PRINT. HARD TO FIND COLLECTOR'S ITEM.

For decades readers thought the Punisher's crusade against the criminal underworld began with the brutal murder of his loving wife and daughter in Central Park. But that isn't the whole story. In the tradition of WOLVERINE: ORIGIN, witness the true birth of the Punisher years before, as Marine Frank Castle the man enters his third tour of duty in Vietnam, but leaves a force of nature! 32 PGS.

The year is 1971. With mounting casualties and a rising anti-war sentiment, America's time in Vietnam is coming to a close. Yet in the isolated Valley Forge Firebase on the Cambodian border, Captain Frank Castle is one of the few soldiers still committed to the fight against the enemy. With dwindling reserves, Castle must stand against an impending Viet Cong attack that threatens to wipe out the entire American platoon. To survive the battle, what grim decision must he make that will forever alter the course of his life? In this acclaimed tale, superstar Garth Ennis reveals the never-before-told story of the horrors Castle was forced to face to come home fromVietnam alive, ending in a shocking twist that will forever change how readers see Marvel Comics' most famous urban vigilante.

This item was not available in any mass market retail outlet and could only be purchased in comic book specialty stores.

PUNISHER BORN COMIC BOOK ORIGIN MARVEL VIETNAM WAR MARINES 'NAM VALLEY FORGE OOP



PUNISHER BORN COMIC BOOK!

1st Print 1st Edition

RARE ISSUES OF THE COMIC BOOK SERIES STARRING ONE OF MARVEL COMICS MOST POPULAR CHARACTERS.

OUT OF PRINT. HARD TO FIND COLLECTOR'S ITEM.

For decades readers thought the Punisher's crusade against the criminal underworld began with the brutal murder of his loving wife and daughter in Central Park. But that isn't the whole story. In the tradition of WOLVERINE: ORIGIN, witness the true birth of the Punisher years before, as Marine Frank Castle the man enters his third tour of duty in Vietnam, but leaves a force of nature! 32 PGS.

The year is 1971. With mounting casualties and a rising anti-war sentiment, America's time in Vietnam is coming to a close. Yet in the isolated Valley Forge Firebase on the Cambodian border, Captain Frank Castle is one of the few soldiers still committed to the fight against the enemy. With dwindling reserves, Castle must stand against an impending Viet Cong attack that threatens to wipe out the entire American platoon. To survive the battle, what grim decision must he make that will forever alter the course of his life? In this acclaimed tale, superstar Garth Ennis reveals the never-before-told story of the horrors Castle was forced to face to come home fromVietnam alive, ending in a shocking twist that will forever change how readers see Marvel Comics' most famous urban vigilante.

This item was not available in any mass market retail outlet and could only be purchased in comic book specialty stores.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

SEMPER FI COMIC BOOK USMC MARINES CHINA BOXER REBELLION PEKING ORGANIZED CRIME!!


SEMPER FI: TALES OF THE MARINE CORPS COMIC BOOK!

COLLECTORS ITEM issue of the fantastic comic book series featuring the United States Marine Corps set during World War 1 in the trenches.

"Since the birth of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775 the Whittier Family has served their corps and country, This is their story."

Peter Gimbel (a Whittier Cousin) enjoys the excitement and adventure of the Marine Corps, but he finds more than he bargained for stationed at the Legation Quarter in Peking, China. During the "Boxer" Rebellion, the Legation Quarter, a walled compound in Peking that sheltered the various embassies and European business concerns of the foreigners in china, was protected by the US Marines. Also contains a bonus story. "Stickup." July 22, 1932, Union Station in Washington, DC. A crime wave raced across America in the 1930's. Not even the Marines were safe! The USMC takes on organized crime as the Collins Gang attempts to hijack a military payroll and a Marine is taken hostage.

Drawn by Andy Kubert (son of Joe Kubert) and the Legendary John Severin, best known for his lavishly detailed artwork on EC Comics gritty Two Fisted Tales war comics in the fifties,

This comic book was never available to the mass market and was only sold in comic book specialty shops.

Hard to find COLLECTOR'S ITEM!

RARE and OUT OF PRINT! Impossible to find!

Produced by Marvel Comics, the publishers of SPIDERMAN, THE HULK, THE X-MEN, IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA and DAREDEVIL!

SEMPER FI COMIC BOOK MARINE CORPS 'NAM VIETNAM WAR USMC '67 REVOLUTIONARY WAR


SEMPER FI: TALES OF THE MARINE CORPS COMIC BOOK!

COLLECTORS ITEM issue of the fantastic comic book series featuring the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War during 1967.

Since the birth of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775 the Whittier Family has served their corps and country, This is their story.

"Oct 30, 1983. Searching through her father's old uniforms for a halloween costume, KC Whittier learns about a war her father never discusses..."

Also features a second story set in July 26, 1779, the Continental Marines launch an amphibious assault against the British.

Drawn by Andy Kubert (son of Joe Kubert) and the Legendary John Severin, best known for his lavishly detailed artwork on EC Comics gritty Two Fisted Tales war comics in the fifties,

This comic book was never available to the mass market and was only sold in comic book specialty shops.

Hard to find COLLECTOR'S ITEM!

RARE and OUT OF PRINT! Impossible to find!

Produced by Marvel Comics, the publishers of SPIDERMAN, THE HULK, THE X-MEN, IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA and DAREDEVIL!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

SEMPER FI COMIC BOOK MARINE CORPS USMC WORLD WAR 2 WW2 JAPAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR -


SEMPER FI: TALES OF THE MARINE CORPS COMIC BOOK!

COLLECTORS ITEM issue of the fantastic comic book series featuring the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island during 1968, and the against the British in 1779.

Since the birth of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775 the Whittier Family has served their corps and country, This is their story.

"September 23, 1942. As the first marine division clung to its narrow perimeter around Henderson Field on Guadalcanal, Nelson Gimbel and a team of Marine raiders landed on a tiny island in 'the slot' to destroy a Japanese communications center."

Also features a second story..."DESERTERS. AUGUST 23, 1779. After the debacle at Bagaduce, the remnants of the Marine Force make their way south foraging for supplies and searching for deserters. Michael Wittier witnesses the shared fate of two deserters."

This comic book was never available to the mass market and was only sold in comic book specialty shops.

Hard to find COLLECTOR'S ITEM!

RARE and OUT OF PRINT! Impossible to find!

Produced by Marvel Comics, the publishers of SPIDERMAN, THE HULK, THE X-MEN, IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA and DAREDEVIL!

SEMPER FI COMIC BOOK MARINE CORPS USMC PARRIS ISLAND JOHN SEVERIN REVOLUTION WAR


SEMPER FI: TALES OF THE MARINE CORPS COMIC BOOK!

COLLECTORS ITEM issue of the fantastic comic book series featuring the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island during 1968, and the against the British in 1779.

Since the birth of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775 the Whittier Family has served their corps and country, This is their story.

"May 1968. David Gimbel and a motivation platoon on Parris Island." See the struggles of Marines in training.

Also features a second story..."July 1779. Since Banks Island was easily taken, Michael Whittier and the continental Marines hoped for a quick victory on the Bagaduce Peninsula in Penobscot Bay, Maine. The British had other ideas."
Drawn by Andy Kubert (son of Joe Kubert) and the Legendary John Severin, best known for his lavishly detailed artwork on EC Comics gritty Two Fisted Tales war comics in the fifties,

This comic book was never available to the mass market and was only sold in comic book specialty shops.

Hard to find COLLECTOR'S ITEM!

RARE and OUT OF PRINT! Impossible to find!

Produced by Marvel Comics, the publishers of SPIDERMAN, THE HULK, THE X-MEN, IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA and DAREDEVIL!

Friday, January 14, 2011

PUNISHER ORIGIN BORN COMICBOOK 'NAM VIETNAM WAR MARINES


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PUNISHER BORN COMIC BOOK!

1st Print 1st Edition

RARE ISSUES OF THE COMIC BOOK SERIES STARRING ONE OF MARVEL COMICS MOST POPULAR CHARACTERS.

OUT OF PRINT. HARD TO FIND COLLECTOR'S ITEM.

For decades readers thought the Punisher's crusade against the criminal underworld began with the brutal murder of his loving wife and daughter in Central Park. But that isn't the whole story. In the tradition of WOLVERINE: ORIGIN, witness the true birth of the Punisher years before, as Marine Frank Castle the man enters his third tour of duty in Vietnam, but leaves a force of nature! 32 PGS.

The year is 1971. With mounting casualties and a rising anti-war sentiment, America's time in Vietnam is coming to a close. Yet in the isolated Valley Forge Firebase on the Cambodian border, Captain Frank Castle is one of the few soldiers still committed to the fight against the enemy. With dwindling reserves, Castle must stand against an impending Viet Cong attack that threatens to wipe out the entire American platoon. To survive the battle, what grim decision must he make that will forever alter the course of his life? In this acclaimed tale, superstar Garth Ennis reveals the never-before-told story of the horrors Castle was forced to face to come home fromVietnam alive, ending in a shocking twist that will forever change how readers see Marvel Comics' most famous urban vigilante.

This item was not available in any mass market retail outlet and could only be purchased in comic book specialty stores.



Monday, May 18, 2009

SEMPER FI COMIC BOOK MARINES USMC

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"Since the birth of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775 the Whittier Family has served their corps and country, This is their story."

This comic book was never available to the mass market and was only sold in comic book specialty shops.

Hard to find COLLECTOR'S ITEM!

RARE and OUT OF PRINT! Impossible to find!

Produced by Marvel Comics, the publishers of SPIDERMAN, THE HULK, THE X-MEN, IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA and DAREDEVIL!










SEMPER FI: TALES OF THE MARINE CORPS COMIC BOOK!




An issue of the fantastic comic book series featuring the United States Marine Corps during the Chinese Boxer Rebellion in May of 1900.

Peter Gimbel (a Whittier Cousin) enjoys the excitement and adventure of the Marine Corps, but he finds more than he bargained for stationed at the Legation Quarter in Peking, China. During the "Boxer" Rebellion, the Legation Quarter, a walled compound in Peking that sheltered the various embassies and European business concerns of the foreigners in china, was protected by the US Marines.
Drawn by the Legendary John Severin, best known for his lavishly detailed artwork on EC Comics gritty Two Fisted Tales war comics in the fifties.

Also contains a bonus story. "Stickup." July 22, 1932, Union Station in Washington, DC. A crime wave raced across America in the 1930's. Not even the Marines were safe! The USMC takes on organized crime as the Collins Gang attempts to hijack a military payroll and a Marine is taken hostage.



SEMPER FI COMIC BOOK MARINE CORPS PEACEKEEPERS BEIRUT!

COLLECTORS ITEM issue of the fantastic comic book series featuring the United States Marine Corps in the Beirut, Lebanon during 1983, and the against the chinese forces in 1952.

Since the birth of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775 the Whittier Family has served their corps and country, This is their story.

"Oct 18, 1983. First Lieutenant Andrew Whittier trained hard for war, but as a replacement for a slain officer of the 24th MAU, he finds it difficult to cope with the realities of Beirut, Lebanon."

Also features a second story..."Dec 1952. In an effort to gain a propaganda and tactical advantage during the peace negotiations at Panmunjom, massive chinese forces assault assault marine outposts whenever the chance of an easy vicotry looms. Sgt. Ron Gimbel, weary of war, tries to hold the line."
Drawn by Andy Kubert (son of Joe Kubert) and the Legendary John Severin, best known for his lavishly detailed artwork on EC Comics gritty Two Fisted Tales war comics in the fifties,