War Is Hell #8 is a Bronze Age Marvel war comic dated August 1974, starring Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos. The cover features portraits of Fury’s supporting cast surrounding an underwater battle scene.

This issue reprints “Killed in Action!” from Sgt. Fury #18, originally published in 1965. Written by Stan Lee, the story features artwork by Dick Ayers with contributions from Jack Kirby and inks by Chic Stone. The cover is also reprinted from that earlier issue.

Title: War Is Hell

Issue: 8

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Year: 1974

Era: Bronze Age (1970–1983)

Edition: Not specified

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist: Dick Ayers; Jack Kirby

Inker: Chic Stone

Colorist: Not specified

Letterer: Artie Simek (story); Sam Rosen (cover)

Cover Artist: Jack Kirby; Chic Stone

Story Title: Killed in Action!

Characters: Sgt. Nick Fury; Howling Commandos; Dum Dum Dugan; Izzy Cohen; Dino Manelli; Gabe Jones; Rebel Ralston; Percival Pinkerton; Pamela Hawley

Format: Single Issue

Printing: Not specified

Features: Reprint

Genre: War

Photo shows the actual comic being offered and is part of the description.

Visible wear includes spine rubbing and stress marks, edge and corner wear, and a short vertical crease or tear along the upper edge near the center. A noticeable patch of surface abrasion and color loss crosses the “IS” lettering near the upper-right portion of the title. Additional small surface marks, creases and discoloration are visible on the yellow cover areas.

No professional grade has been assigned. Only the front cover is shown, so interior page condition and completeness cannot be fully verified.

A vintage Marvel issue for collectors of Sgt. Fury, the Howling Commandos and classic war comics.

The comic will be carefully packaged to help protect it during shipping.

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