A solid 3-book Charlton war-comic lot with bold battlefield covers and strong old-paper reader appeal. This Fightin’ Army trio from 1982 is a good fit for collectors building out late Charlton war runs or readers who like affordable vintage military comics with real shelf presence.
Story Teaser
The Fightin’ Army series followed U.S. Army-centered war stories across multiple conflicts, including WWII and Korea, with the rough-edged action Charlton war readers know well. This lot gives you three consecutive-feeling later-run issues with classic combat covers, interior ads, and that unmistakable Charlton war-comic energy.
Quick Specs
• Item Type: Vintage comic book lot
• Title: Fightin’ Army #158, #159, #160
• Size: 10 x 7 inches
• Material: Paper
• Color: Full color covers and interiors; cream/tan aged paper
• Origin or Maker: Charlton Comics / Charlton Publications
• Year or Era: 1982
• GENRE: War Comics / Military Comics
• Language English
Identifiers:
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Fightin’ Army Vol. 14 No. 158, June 1982, 60¢, UK 20p
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Fightin’ Army Vol. 14 No. 159, August 1982, 60¢, UK 20p
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Fightin’ Army Vol. 14 No. 160, October 1982, 60¢, UK 20p
Edition & Features
• Edition/Printing: Vintage single-issue comic lot, later-run Charlton issues
• Complete: Not confirmed page-by-page; comics appear intact from photo review
• Interior vintage ads: Yes
• Extras: Bright cover art, Charlton war-comic series issues, back-cover ads visible
• Notes: Interior indicia visible for #158, #159, and #160 show 1982 publication details
Condition Grade: Good
• Notes: We are not professionally grading comic books, so this is a conservative in-house assessment based on close photo review.
• #160 front cover shows visible pen/ink marks near the top edge and left upper area, plus light edge wear and corner wear
• #159 front cover has a white price sticker residue/label at the upper right and visible creasing/wear near the top edge
• #158 shows a long red pen/marker line across the lower interior/indicia page visible in the photo
• Interiors show age toning consistent with vintage paper
• Covers show general handling wear, edge wear, and light corner wear across the lot
• Lot presents as reader-grade, with bright cover colors and good visual shelf appeal despite flaws
• See all photos – sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key:
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collectors Notes
This is a good reader-friendly Charlton lot for buyers who enjoy military comics, late-run war titles, and affordable vintage comic paper. The appeal here is the strong cover art, consecutive issue grouping, and Charlton’s distinctive war-comic style rather than high-grade condition. A nice fit for readers who want a compact Fightin’ Army lot without paying premium single-issue prices.
About the Series
Fightin’ Army was part of Charlton Comics’ long-running war line, featuring U.S. Army-centered action stories across multiple conflicts. These later issues still carry the classic Charlton look: bold covers, anthologized combat storytelling, and collectible reader-copy charm.
A sharp little Charlton war lot for the reader who still stops for a strong old combat cover.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
