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G.I. Combat, #112

Published: June-July 1965

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G.I. Combat #112

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Issue Contents:
Ghost Ace!
1 page war
Characters
  • The Haunted Tank
  • Jeb Stuart
Credits
Story Notes

This appears to be a reworking of the cover for G.I. Combat #91.

Happy Hobby Time!
Story 1 1 page advocacy; superhero
Storyline

Superboy shows Frank that he can be creative, regardless of whether his creations are perfect, and notes an expressive hobby can be life long enjoyment.

Characters
  • Superboy
  • Frank
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover. Credits from a list by Lionel English via Donald Dale Milne.

Ghost Ace!
Story 2 6 pages war
Storyline

As the tank column is battered by the enemy, only the Haunted Tank makes it through lines to pick up Easy Co., aided by the ghost of General J.E.B. Stuart fighting the ghost of Atilla The Hun.

Characters
  • Haunted Tank
  • Lt. Jeb Stuart
  • Arch Asher
  • Rick Rawlins
  • Slim Stryker
  • General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
  • Sgt. Rock
  • Easy Company
  • Attila the Hun (ghost)
  • Irv (Tank Commander)
  • Lt. Johhny Cloud
Credits
Story Notes

Story is in two parts.

Featuring Our Army at War; Star Spangled War Stories

Story 3 0 pages war

"For the very best in comics reading"

Credits
Story Notes

Promo for Our Army at War #155 and Star-Spangled War Stories #121, both "now on sale" Covers are depicted.

Story 4 1 page

"These four G.I. Joes are waiting for you!"

Story Notes

Ad for toys from Hasbro.

Ghost Ace! Part Two
Story 5 9 pages war
Characters
  • Haunted Tank
  • Lt. Jeb Stuart
  • Arch Asher
  • Rick Rawlins
  • Slim Stryker
  • General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost)
  • Sgt. Rock
  • Easy Company
  • Attila the Hun (ghost)
  • Irv (Tank Commander)
  • Lt. Johhny Cloud
Credits
Johnny Gets his Own Monster Koach!
Story 6 1 page
Characters
  • The Munsters
Credits
Story Notes

Ad in comic format for The Munsters' Monster Koach plastic car model kit from AMF. Comes after page 2 of Part Two of "Ghost Ace!"

Story 7 1 page

"Be my guest at world's famous amusement park"

Characters
Story Notes

Ad for Palisades Amusement Park, N.J., with discount coupons. Comes after page 2 of Part Two of "Ghost Ace!"

Story 8 0 pages

"Ship ahoy.. ..what a toy!"

Story Notes

Ad for Silly Putty. Silly Putty Marketing, New Haven, Conn.

Story 9 1 page war
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Answers to letters on war-related questions from Nick Martini, Don Grosswirth, and Terry Jones. Letters answered as "Sgt. Rock" with an logo illustration.

Bail-Out Blues!
Story 10 10 pages war
Storyline

because of his barnstorming experience, Barney Benson becomes a lieutenant of the air squadron in World War I after a stint in the infantry. He ends up winning air battles with infantry skills and weapons.

Characters
  • Barney Benson
  • The Blue Baron
Credits
Story 11 1 page

"Greetings, Earth people!"

Characters
  • Fred Flypogger
  • Mouse
Story Notes

Ad in comic format for Fred Flypogger plastic model kits: Flip Out!, Speed Shift!, and Super Fuzz!. Monogram Models, Inc., Morton Grove, Ill. Comes after page 4 of the "Bail-Out Blues" story.

Story 12 1 page superhero

"Featuring 7 epic duels-to-the-death... between Superman and Lex Luthor!"

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Promo for 80 Page Giant #11, featuring Superman, "On Sale Everywhere April 15th." Cover is depicted. Comes after page 6 of "Bail-Out Blues."

Story 13 0 pages superhero

"More startling than tomorrow's science-fiction are the Metal Men..."

Characters
  • Metal Men
Credits
Story Notes

Promo for Metal Men #14, "on sale Apr. 22nd," with cover depicted.

Featuring DC Comics

Story 14 1 page

"10 issues of G.I. Combat for only $1.00"

Characters
Story Notes

Promo for subscriptions to DC comics. 10 issues for $1.00 or 20 issues for $2.00. Titles available are G.I. Combat and Superman. Panel reprints from each title.

Story 15 1 page humor

"Atten-shun!"

Storyline

Willy puts his G.I. Joe doll on K.P. duty for not following orders.

Characters
  • Willy
  • Dilly
Credits

Featuring American Military Ornaments

Story 16 1 page non-fiction; military

"During the 1840's, certain Irish-group militia units..."

Storyline

Information on emblems of the Hibernia Greens and American Militia Riflemen.

Credits
100 Magnets
Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 18 1 page

"He's looking for people who like to draw"

Story Notes

Back cover.