May 1, 2014 russ heath haunted tank russ heaths haunted tank. Mar 19, 2021 the haunted tank rolled across the ninepanel page for the first time in may of 1961 in g. The eponymous ethereal being was the spirit of confederate general j. A notable exception is dc comicslongrunning series, the haunted tank. The haunted tank is back in action in this collection of the 5issue miniseries. Haunted tank the jigsaw tank, w jeb stuart, arch, rick.
Full list of comics from this series that are in the database. But since this is a haunted tank comic, they soon discover how much the dead general can help them out. Whether youre into marvel or dc, discover information about your favorite characters original lore, nemesis, and alterego. Nov 01, 2020 the book begins in verdun, france in the year 1944 for an opening montage that would reintroduce readers to the haunted tank and its crew which includes jeb stuart among them. Comics can be thoughtprovoking, boundarybreaking, emotionally complex, and all the things that books without pictures can be. What, did i miss something in the comic serices i was under the impression the haunted tank was a stewert tank. The haunted tank is a comic book feature that appeared in the dc comics anthology war title g. This team also includes soldiers arch asher, rick rawlins and slim stryker. There is a tapeseal at the lowerspine and a stain along the toppartway down the sidespine on the back cover. These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. Boulder, colorado somerville, massachusetts clearwater, florida chicago, illinois norfolk, virginia denton, texas mesa, arizona goodyear, arizona.
Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect. War stories of members of the 1st battalion, 50th infantry. But as their ghostly compatriot knows all too well, in war, things arent always how they first appear. The story follows a tank crew of an m3 stuart light tank named for confederate general jeb stuart. Minor cover wear including creasing, corner bumps, edge wear, odd tattering. See more ideas about comic books, war comics, comic covers. African american tank commander jamal stuart has his 21st century war ride in full battle rattle and is ready for anything anything except the whistlingdixie combat guru ghost who shows up uninvited.
The haunted tank tomk74 august 10, 2017 dc comics, for years, had a line of war comics that featured any number of individuals fighting nazi aggression during world war ii. Wade griffith getty images it seems that many people want to sell their comic book collections. Dc comic book gi combat the haunted tank 1975 vol 23 no. The haunted tank was created by writer robert available at sunday internet comics auction. Find the value of the vertigo comic haunted tank miniseries. Written by frank marraffino art by henry flint cover by ted mckeever april 2003. This book has deep rich color and very sharp eyeappeal on this alltimeclassic haunted tank greytone cover.
The haunted tank was a m3 stuart tank that had the ghost of confederate cavalry general j. You had the haunted tank, which is haunted by the ghost of jeb stuart from the civil war. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the. Aug 10, 2010 i was expecting this to be a ghost story about a haunted tank, but instead it was a tale with political messages. In this new collection, dc is recognizing nearly 80 years of comic book war stories in dc goes to war. As the war falls apart around the crew of the haunted tank, the old ghosts secrets reveal that there are some fates worse than death. I dont mind the lack of colour since that accentuates the linework of the penciller. Jan 02, 2009 the new haunted tank also appears to be far more unlucky as it gets caught in a lot of perilous situations, forcing the ghost to intervene to save jamal. The haunted tank vertigo in the vertigo, haunted tank series, jeb is taken aback to discover that his current soldier descendant is an africanamerican sergeant named jamal who despises. The ghost only haunts tanks that have his ancestors aboard. Not only does tank commander jamal stuart face devastating enemy attacks from every direction, hes also got to deal with the knowitall civil.
The tank is haunted by the spirit of the longdead cavalry commander who communes with the tank commander, lt. Haunted tank comic book covers for all haunted tank comic books for sale. May 16, 20 the haunted tank comic books just for fun. Those who love war love the haunted tank comic book origins. Dc comic book gi combat the haunted tank 1975 vol 23 no 178. African american tank commander jamal stuart has his 21st century war. Oh, and the ghost of confederate general jeb stuart, whos haunting the tank. Frank marraffino, the writer behind vertigos forthcoming henry flintillustrated fiveissue haunted tank miniseries, told cbr news that those war. This is a used vintage comic book that has been read. Whether its riding into battle on his spectral horse wielding his pale saber or manning the guns on the tank for the unconscious soldiers, general stuart is an indispensable ally. The book has been repaired at the spine as it was detached. Like many other dc war comics, these are actionpacked and i would argue that these have more action than any other war comic, fantastic, and surrealistic. The haunted tank last edited by billy batson on 092220 04. These are some of the best stores to scratch your comic book itch year round.
Their light m3 stuart tank was haunted by the ghost of civil war general j. Ive got issues 104, 105, 11o and 112 of dcs gi combat to share today. One of the most gonzo war comics to spring from the mind of bob kanigher, the haunted tank was the cover feature in gi. The comic book landscape is as diverse as any other medium when it comes to subject matter, narrative, and artistry often times the easiest way. In terms of world war iiera comic book characters, dc is usually represented by the heroes of the justice society of america.
There are a couple ways to accomplish this, but if you are looking for title specific searches, this is what you would do. Russ heath the haunted tank sketch original art 1998. The haunted tank rolls into baghdad after only 21 days of conflict, and its crew looks forward to a quick rotation home. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. Those who love war love the haunted tank comic book. Among them gi combat was my favorite because it featured the haunted tank series. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time. Jack abel was an american comic book artist best known as an inker for leading publishers dc comics and marvel comics. Sandblasted in the desert wasteland and cut off from the rest of the battalion, the crew of the haunted tank is not alone.
Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. Theyre from 6465 and feature the haunted tank stories. Rock and jeb stuart from haunted tank, dc comics, 1997. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. Signed print by joe kubert, russ heath, and writer bob haney, featuring sgt. Starring the haunted tank, jeb stuart, arch asher, rick rawlins, slim stryker and general j. The haunted tank fights its battles in europe, particularly france, the african desert, and in russia. The idea behind the haunted tank was to have the ghost of a warrior out of history return to act as protector and advisor to a latterday namesake. Ql 19 was mentioned in bernard falls classic book a street without joy about the french indochina war, and is the road where the french mobile groupment 100 had been destroyed in 1954 in a series of ambushes between lz schueller and bridge 26. Africanamerican tank commander jamal stuart has his 21st century war ride in full battle rattle and is ready for anything anything except the spirit of confederate civil war general j. Of course, no idea is completely new, and a similar one had been used in the 1940s, for the contemporary superherofighting yank. Comic book heroes comic books dave sim autobiographical comics joe kubert black and white artwork war comics roman soldiers moon knight. The concept was created by writer and editor robert kanigher and artist russ heath. Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers.
Comic book origins is a series where i look at the first appearance comic book of any given hero, villain or team. The haunted tank was created by robert kanigher and russ heath, first appearing in g. Haunted tank is yet another wwii adventure comic written by robert i like to write the exact same stories over over again kanigher. Combat, hank chapman, jack abel, joe kubert, robert kanigher, russ heath, the haunted tank 2 jun 2 2015. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too.
Covers intact, page intact, no rusting to center staples. See how your favorites stack up with links to fan sites, lists of favorites, and comparisons of enemies. The haunted tank is a military tank crew led and commanded by then sergeant jeb stuart during world war ii. The haunted tank is back in action, but this time its an m1 abrams in modernday iraq. An american m3 tank, nicknamed the jeb stuart after the famous confederate cavalry leader, is being hurled towards a deep ravine during a battle with a much larger and more powerful german tiger tank. Haunted tank vol 1 add a photo to this gallery see also. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Big chunks of a comics run can be published cheaply this way. Haunted tank is published by dc comics under the vertigo imprint. Make the most money when you sell your comic book collection and do it right. The haunted tank, a comic book feature that appeared in the dc anthology g. Aceses5 they started out in the lil stuart, then that got blown out from under them,, in the heat of a battle, the guys raided a tank depot junk yard and built a new tank from various other tanks this became the jigsaw tank.
Comic book heroes comic books dave sim autobiographical comics joe kubert black and white. Stuart, who was sent by alexander the great of all people to act in world war ii. Dont miss out onthe smash series thats hotter than napalm and more explosive than the most terrible wmd nightmare. I read many different comics in the 60s, but some of my favorites were the dc war comic titles. But hey, its the 2nd ever appearance of the haunted tank and is very tough to find in any grade. Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. Of course, this isnt the first time the spirit of confederate civil war general j. The haunted tank is captured by a german dressed in a u. Dec 11, 2016 russ heath the haunted tank sketch original art 1998. These cute designs are easy 346 8 1 these cute designs are easy nail polishdotting tooltoothpick apply a coat of nail polishthe color has to be bright like orang or yellow to get the comic feeladd designs with a dotting to.
Not only does tank commander jamal stuart face devastating enemy attacks from every direction, hes also got to deal with the knowitall civil war ghost of his ancestor giving him the jibberjabber. Offering this vintage dc comic book issued in may 1975. This hardcover edition features the losers, enemy ace, blackhawk, the unknown soldier, the haunted tank, sgt. One of the most gonzo war comics to spring from the mind of bob kanigher, the haunted tank was the cover feature in gi combat, and starred jeb stuart and the crew of his m3 stuart tank originally loader arch asher, gunner rick rawlins and driver slim stryker. While the usled assault on iraq was swift and overwhelming, this comic certainly makes it look like a rather dangerous affair with the m1 tank barely surviving attacks by iraqi fighters. I love dcs showcase presents book because its the best way i can get my hands on their old stuff in bulk and on the cheap.
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