Sgt. Stryker and company race to get a one-star general back to HQ with some important intel about the African front. Another solid lead story by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams, but the real treat here is the striking backup tale showcasing art from master cartoonist Alex Toth.
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The Destructor heads to New Mexico in pursuit of a mob boss, but ends up battling Deathgrip instead. Another winner from an all-star creative lineup of Archie Goodwin, Steve Ditko and Wally Wood.
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Han and Chewbacca reunite with Leia on the ship of Crimson Jack, while Luke and the Droids battle sea monsters. Archie Goodwin’s story is just OK, but the art team of Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin gives this issue an interesting look.
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Sgt. Ben Stryker must overcome his disdain with killing to rescue four prisoners and mold them into a fighting force. A generic war comic from writer Archie Goodwin, with better-than-average art from Al McWilliams.
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Luke and Leia find themselves in a void beyond known space and encounter an ancient, biomech spaceship. A superlative fill-in issue by Archie Goodwin, Michael Golden and Terry Austin.
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Jay Hunter’s criminal activities get his scientist father killed – but not before the old man helps him become a superhero. Archie Goodwin writes this debut issue, but it’s the art of Steve Ditko and Wally Wood that makes it a treat.
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