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G.I. Combat, #112

Published: June-July 1965

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Ghost Ace!

Story Featuring The Haunted Tank

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Story Notes

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

Ghost Ace!

Story Featuring The Haunted Tank

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.

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Story is in two parts.

Bail-Out Blues!
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.

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Happy Hobby Time!

Story Featuring Superboy

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.

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Story Notes

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

Letter Column Featuring Sgt. Rock's Combat Corner

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

Story Featuring Willy and Dilly

"Atten-shun!"

Storyline

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

Credits

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

Storyline

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

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Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission

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

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Story Notes

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

Johnny Gets his Own Monster Koach!

Story Featuring The Munsters , Ad Featuring AMT Models

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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!"

Ghost Ace! Part Two

Story Featuring The Haunted Tank

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"For the very best in comics reading"

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Story Notes

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

Ad Featuring Silly Putty

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

Story Notes

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

Ad Featuring Monogram Models

"Greetings, Earth people!"

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 Featuring Superman

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

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

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

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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 Featuring Metal Men

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

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

Ad Featuring Famous Artists Schools

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

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Back cover.

100 Magnets

Ad Featuring 100 Magnets

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Inside back cover.

Story Featuring G.I. Joe

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

Story Notes

Ad for toys from Hasbro.