Bronze Age War Horror Comic — War Is Hell #12 (April 1975) — Chris Claremont, Don Perlin | Death Cover, Marvel, War Horror Comic

A sharp Bronze Age Marvel war-horror comic with one of those instantly memorable covers collectors stop on: War Is Hell #12, April 1975. This issue blends battlefield drama with supernatural dread, following John Kowalski through the story “My Love Must Die!” in Marvel’s eerie war series. T

he issue is promoted on the iconic Gil Kane cover as “DEATH DUEL!” — a perfect match for the supernatural battlefield dread inside. Photo-verified details include the 25¢ cover price, issue box with “12 APR 02168,” interior ads, visible tanning, back-cover staining, and the noted blue ballpoint pen scribble across the top-corner price box.

Quick Specs

• Title/Author/Maker: War Is Hell #12 • Chris Claremont • Marvel Comics Group
• Publisher/Year or Origin/Era: Marvel Comics Group, New York • April 1975 • Bronze Age
• Language/Pages: English • 32 pages Material: Paper

• Measurements: 10 x 7 inches
• GENRE: War Horror Comic
• Illustrations/Features: Full color comic interiors • “My Love Must Die!” • DEATH DUEL cover • interior vintage ads
• Identifiers: Issue #12 • APR • Code 02168 • 25¢ cover price
• Colors/Materials: Paper comic book • black, yellow, red, blue, pink, cream tones
• Suggested uses: Bronze Age Marvel collection • war comic shelf • horror comic display • readable vintage issue for Claremont fans
• Complete: 32 pages, all present, no missing pages, cutouts, or coupons removed.
• Creators: Chris Claremont (author) • Don Perlin (artist) • Dave Hunt (inker) • Janice Cohen (colorist) • Joe Rosen (letterer) • Len Wein (editor) • Gil Kane pencils / Tom Palmer inks cover

Edition & Features 

• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Full color comic art throughout
• Extras: Interior vintage ads; “My Love Must Die!” story; Death cover image
• Complete: 32 pages, all present, no missing pages, cutouts, or coupons removed.
• Creators credited in issue: Chris Claremont (author), Don Perlin (artist), Dave Hunt (inker), Janice Cohen (colorist), Joe Rosen (letterer), Len Wein (editor), with a Gil Kane pencils / Tom Palmer inks cover (as listed by Marvel and GCD).

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: We are not professionally grading comic books, so this is a conservative in-house assessment based on close photo review. Front cover presents well with strong color, but there is visible wear including spine stress/creasing, edge and corner wear, some curling/warping, and the noted blue ballpoint pen scribble across the top-corner price box.

Interior pages show age toning. Back cover has a visible green stain/marking (approx. 1" near top edge) plus general handling wear and discoloration. Corners and edges show wear consistent with age and reading.

• See all photos for detail—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 April 1975 issue of War Is Hell #12 has solid Bronze Age Marvel appeal, with the original 25¢ cover price and the story “My Love Must Die!” It’s an especially good fit for collectors who enjoy Death cover art, offbeat war-horror comics, and early Chris Claremont work beyond the superhero shelf.

About the Author: CHRIS CLAREMONT

Chris Claremont became one of Marvel’s defining writers and is especially known for helping revive The Uncanny X-Men beginning in 1975. His name gives this issue added interest for readers who collect early Claremont work outside the superhero mainline.

A gritty, collectible Marvel oddity with a cover that absolutely earns a second look.

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