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Our Army at War, #168

Published: June 1966

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I Knew the Unknown Soldier!

Story Featuring Sgt. Rock

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I Knew the Unknown Soldier!

Story Featuring Sgt. Rock

"I knew the unknown soldier!"

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Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz kept editorial records for Robert Kanigher, who edited this issue. Story in two parts of 5.67 and 8.67 pages.

Second Chance for a Dead Man!

"Which road does a man take when the right choice spells the difference between life and death?"

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Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz kept editorial records for Robert Kanigher, who edited this issue.

Batman and Detective Comics Started Something New
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House ad for pinups now appearing in Batman and Detective Comics.

A Showcase Disgrace

Story Featuring Inferior Five

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House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #62 (May-June 1966), with cover shown, advertised as "Now on Sale!"

Said a Cat Suffocating in Squaresville
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House ad for DC comics, promoting the "go-go checks" cover design, and written in limerick form.

A Super-Scoop!

Story Featuring Superman

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House ad for Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #187 (June 1966), with cover shown, and advertised as "On Sale Apr. 14th". A couple more blurbs were added to the final cover image that was finally released. Located between story pages 6 and 7.

The Top TV Comic Stars Come from DC
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House ad for the television shows Batman (ABC), The Adventures of Superman (syndicated), the New Adventures of Superman (CBS), and the Broadway musical "It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman". Black and white ad located inside front cover.

Letter Column Featuring Readers -- Sound Off!

"Dear Editor: How about an all-Navy DC Giant?"

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Letters of comment from Lionel Illiger, Stephen Fellerby, Marty Cummings, and Mary Michaels.

Scooter? Who He?
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House ad for Swing with Scooter (DC, 1966 Series) #1 (June-July 1966), with cover shown, and advertised as "On Sale Apr. 7th".

Statue of Liberty Division
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Four panels about the 77th Infantry Division during World Wars I and II.

Your Free Trip Around the World!
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A sea captain shows two boys how to travel the world, at the library. This PSA appeared previously in December 1963 DC comics.

Story Featuring Cap's Hobby Hints

"It's tough living in an apartment."

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Hobby Hint from James Lovett of Ravenel, S.C.

River Crossing, Guard Duty, Calisthenics, Frogmen Mess Hall
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Four gag panels on life in the army.