Weird War Tales (1971)
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Weird War Tales #93
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of Creature Commandos: Matthew Shrieve, Elliot 'Lucky' Taylor, Vincent Velcro, Warren Griffith aka Wolfpack
Key Facts
1st team appearance of Creature Commandos: Matthew Shrieve, Elliot 'Lucky' Taylor, Vincent Velcro, Warren Griffith aka Wolfpack
Key Facts
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
This issue came out early in the Direct Marketing era when Newsstand were much more prevalent than Direct edition copies sold in comic shops
Recent eBay sales and listings show 10 Newsstand copies to every 1 Direct which would make the Direct more scarce than the Newsstand
Key Facts
Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode
This issue came out early in the Direct Marketing era when Newsstand were much more prevalent than Direct edition copies sold in comic shops
Recent eBay sales and listings show 10 Newsstand copies to every 1 Direct which would make the Direct more scarce than the Newsstand
Weird War Tales #94
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #95
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Greg LaRocque - provided the illustration on the introduction page
Though Mystery in Space #115 is often cited as LaRocque's first published work in comics, it went on sale October 23, 1980 which was a month later than this issue
Key Facts
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Greg LaRocque - provided the illustration on the introduction page
Though Mystery in Space #115 is often cited as LaRocque's first published work in comics, it went on sale October 23, 1980 which was a month later than this issue
Weird War Tales #96
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #97
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of the Creature Commandos
Key Facts
2nd appearance of the Creature Commandos
Weird War Tales #98
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #99
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #100
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #101
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of G.I. Robot J.A.K.E.
Key Facts
1st appearance of G.I. Robot J.A.K.E.
Weird War Tales #102
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art featuring Adolf Hitler
Key Facts
Cover art featuring Adolf Hitler
Weird War Tales #103
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
Fan letter from Todd McFarlane
Key Facts
First known Todd McFarlane published writing in a comic book via correspondence to DC printed in the letters column
McFarlane,19 years old at the time of this issue's release had letters printed approximately 15 times throughout 1981-1983 including Ghosts #104 which went on sale the same week as Weird War Tales #103 but the contents of the letter were only partially printed
Key Facts
First known Todd McFarlane published writing in a comic book via correspondence to DC printed in the letters column
McFarlane,19 years old at the time of this issue's release had letters printed approximately 15 times throughout 1981-1983 including Ghosts #104 which went on sale the same week as Weird War Tales #103 but the contents of the letter were only partially printed
Weird War Tales #104
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #105
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #106
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #107
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
Fan letter from Todd McFarlane
Weird War Tales #108
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Battle of the Creature Commandos versus Hitler
Key Facts
Battle of the Creature Commandos versus Hitler
Weird War Tales #109
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #110
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Medusa, later becomes a member of the Creature Commandos
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Medusa, later becomes a member of the Creature Commandos
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Medusa, later becomes a member of the Creature Commandos
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Medusa, later becomes a member of the Creature Commandos
Weird War Tales #111
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #112
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #113
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of G.I. Robot J.A.K.E. II, a member of the Creature Commandos
Key Facts
1st appearance of G.I. Robot J.A.K.E. II, a member of the Creature Commandos
Weird War Tales #114
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #115
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #116
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #117
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Weird War Tales #118
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
Cover art by Gil Kane featuring Creature Commandos and G.I. Robot
Key Facts
Cover art by Gil Kane featuring Creature Commandos and G.I. Robot
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