The haunted tank comic book

Its eventually made clear that jebs tank is not the only haunted tank out there, among other things. Haunted tank war comics, comic books art, cover art. Comic is complete with cover and all pages attached. The book is over 500 pages, but it is a very quick read as it is just a giant comic book. The first story has the haunted tank up against 4 tigers with their 88s, but the german tanks are clearly drawn as panthers. Comic book artist sam glanzman, best known for hercules for charlton and his war comics for dc and marvel, has passed away at the age of 92. 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 is a comic book feature that appeared in the dc comics anthology war title g. Stuart, who possessed the crews light m3 stuart tank. Verhoevens 2006 black book as a guide the mademoiselle marie movie would a comic book movie for. 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. Art by russ heath, jerry grandenetti and irv novick.

Combat issues printed over a seven year period between 1966 and 1972 issues nr. The haunted tank is a military tank crew led and commanded by then sergeant jeb stuart during world war ii. Back in 1961, robert kanighera guy who will always hold a special place in my heart for his incredibly prolific work on sgt. Another notsomysterious package arrived at longbox graveyard secret headquarters a couple weeks ago. This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. The haunted tank crew was a world war ii tank crew in the african front. Grumpy old fan can the new 52 count on the next sixs earth2. The haunted tank is a world war 2 tank that is haunted by the ghost of confederate general j. The ghost of cavalry commander jeb stuart had originally appeared 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. This comic has a few flaws that warrant a grade of nm. The ghost of stuarts ancestor confederate general j. Stuart who was sent back to earth by alexander the great to. 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. And those who dont learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Stuart possessed the tank and aptly became nicknamed as the haunted tank. Aug 31, 2010 the vertigo haunted tank mini is a modernized retelling of the classic dc series, with tone noticeably darkened for the mature audience. Haunted tank comic books covers, scans of haunted tank comic books. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

The vertigo haunted tank mini is a modernized retelling of the classic dc series, with tone noticeably darkened for the mature audience. Stuart who was sent back to earth by alexander the great to watch over his descendant jeb stuart. Dc comics, for years, had a line of war comics that featured any number of individuals fighting nazi aggression during world war ii. Starring the haunted tank, jeb stuart, arch asher, rick rawlins, slim stryker and general j. Here you will find the zapkapow comics comic book price guide and collection management see more. One of the most gonzo war comics to spring from the mind of creatorbobkanigher, 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. The haunted tank is captured by a german dressed in a u. The actual tank doesnt seem that unusual, bar some typical comic book improbable toughness. Throughout the war the tank fought through the north african campaign to the european theater of operations, but not without being damaged and its crew saw through several m3.

Those who love war love the haunted tank comic book. Combat, and what we have here in this showcase volume 2 collection are all 40 episodes taken from g. There are only two stories in this book, but between them, the advertisements, and the extras, you cant go wrong with this book. The haunted tank comic read the haunted tank comic. A notable exception is dc comics longrunning series, the haunted tank. Sgt stuart and his grandfather ran back into the haunted tank and the grandfather said to his grandson you are a stuart and he saw his tank crew as ghosts and said to them see you soon and died in.

She has recently been dubbed the greatest comic book character by empire magazine, and ranked fifth in igns 2011 top 100 comic book heroes of all time. Dont miss out on the smash series thats hotter than napalm and more explosive than the most terrible wmd nightmare. Combat was one of the few comics they decided to keep. But since this is a haunted tank comic, they soon discover how much the dead general can help them out. At first general stuart was simply a disembodied laugh, but by the end of the period his ghostly form would be seen on horseback, riding alongside the world war 2. 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. A popular war story, haunted tank returned with an updated setting. 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. Haunted tank by frank marraffino goodreads share book. The series was originally published by quality comics. Now, lets talk about the awesome action in this book. Best picture for comic book crafts for your taste you are looking for something, and it is going to tell you exactly what you are looking for, and you didnt find that picture. Aug 10, 2010 the haunted tank is back in action, but this time its an m1 abrams in modernday iraq. 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.

The haunted tank rolls into baghdad after only 21 days of conflict, and its crew looks forward to a quick rotation home. This haunted tank is a more than worthy followup to the kanigher classic. The light tank m3 stuart is named after confederate general j. Get the best deals on silver age war comics when you shop the largest online. Speaking of stories, the first one battle origin of the haunted tank gives us a look at the haunted tank. The haunted tank comic read the haunted tank comic online. The haunted tank was a m3 stuart tank that had the ghost of confederate cavalry. With detailed, well researched writing and consistently superb art, haunted tank is a must have for vertigo fans who love titles like preacher or hellblazer, as well as fans of the original haunted tank. Big chunks of a comics run can be published cheaply this way.

At first general stuart was simply a disembodied laugh, but by the end of the period his ghostly form would be seen on horseback, riding alongside the world war 2 tank crew. The feature centers on the ghost of 19thcentury confederate general j. 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. Led by jeb stuart and watched over by the ghost of confederate general j. Combat, featuring the haunted tank, commanded by jeb stuart, the great grandson of the confederate cavalry commander gen. The original crew consisted of stuarts childhood friends who had volunteered for the tank cavalry when the war began, and aided by the ghost of stuarts ancestor confederate general.

Haunted tank march 2017 finescale modeler essential. Combat contained several short comic stories, a format that continued throughout its run. African american stuarts righteous indignation at having the ghost of a famous slave owning ancestor following his tank around iraq. African american tank commander jamal stuart has his 21st century war. The actual tank doesnt seem that unusual, bar some typical comicbook improbable toughness. Comic books18 of 506 dat fritz is sumpin my favorite comic book cover. The haunted tank is a comic book series published by dc comics. The haunted tank is back in action, but this time its an m1 abrams in modern day iraq. As it is, the haunted tank was featured in the pages of. North stonington, connecticut the ghostly warning is what martin calls his diorama. The light tank m3 stuart is the vehicle of jeb stuarts tank crew during world war ii. Haunted tank was created by writer and editor robert kanigher and artist russ heath in g. The haunted tank is back in action, but this time its an m1 abrams in modernday iraq. I know full well what is within, but i like to fool myself.

Of course, no idea is completely new, and a similar one had been used in the 1940s, for the contemporary superhero fighting yank. The ghost of the general would appear to warn his namesake of dangers on the. The ghost of stuart would inhabit the tank giving it the nickname the haunted tank. Haunted tank tpb 2010 dcvertigo file under books they probably wouldnt publish today, this reboot of dcs classic war property moves the war to the middle east and the confederate ghost finds that his descendant is a black man. But as their ghostly compatriot knows all too well, in war, things arent always how they first appear. May 27, 2019 comic is complete with cover and all pages attached. Combat is a comic book anthology of stories about american soldiers during world war ii, the korean war, the vietnam war and the cold war. Now, stuart haunted an m1 abrams tank that was fighting in the second iraq war. Dec 29, 2007 the book is over 500 pages, but it is a very quick read as it is just a giant comic book. Created by robert kanigher and russ heath, it first began in g. Dec 03, 2008 comic book resources timothy callahan dec 7, 2008 i havent read anything written by frank marraffino before, but this is a strong vertigo debut. Oct 30, 2019 the haunted tank is a world war 2 tank that is haunted by the ghost of confederate general j. This book has deep rich color and decent eyeappeal on this alltimeclassic joe kubert cover.

Oh, and the ghost of confederate general jeb stuart, whos haunting. Dc comic book vg at the best online prices at ebay. African american stuarts righteous indignation at having the ghost of a famous slave owning ancestor following. Rock, the losers and, inexplicably, girls love storiesapparently decided that tanks that werent haunted by the ghosts of confederate generals just werent worth reading.