A striking 1975 Spire Christian Comics paperback comic with bold rising-sun cover design and vivid Pearl Harbor action inside, Attack! is one of those unusual Bronze Age issues that grabs attention fast.
Photo-verified details include the 39¢ cover price, Spire Christian Comics logo, bright Al Hartley-style cover art, interior ads, cream-to-tan page toning, and the blue ink scribble at the top corner of the front cover.
Story Teaser
Told from the perspective of Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese airman linked to Pearl Harbor, this comic moves from wartime action into the long aftermath of defeat, guilt, and personal change. For readers, it is part war comic, part biography, and part conversion story—an unusual mix that makes it stand out on the shelf.
Creators
• Writer / Script: Elizabeth Sherrill
• Penciler: Dick Ayers, ghosted for Al Hartley
• Inker: Al Hartley
• Cover Artist: Al Hartley; one source also notes uncredited art assist by Dick Ayers.
Condition grade: Good
• Blue ink scribble at the top corner of the front cover, just above the Spire Christian Comics logo
• Light corner wear visible on the front cover, most noticeable at the lower right corner
• Mild edge wear along the outer edges of the covers
• Light surface wear/handling wear to covers
• Back cover shows a horizontal bend/crease across the upper third
• Interior pages show noticeable age toning/cream-to-tan darkening throughout
• Minor waviness/handling wear visible on some interior pages
• General age-related wear consistent with a read vintage comic
• No page numbers noted in the listing details you provided
• Photo-verified details support that the comic presents as complete and readable, but with clear age and handling wear throughout
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.
We are not professionally grading comic books, so this is a conservative in-house assessment based on close photo review. See all photos – sold as pictured.
Quick Specs
• Item Type: Vintage comic book
• Title: Attack!
• Size: 10 x 7 inches
• Material: Paper
• Color: Full color covers and interiors; cream/tan aged paper
• Origin: Spire Christian Comics / Fleming H. Revell Company, Old Tappan, New Jersey
• Year/Era: 1975 / Bronze Age
• Genre: War Biography Religious Comic
• Language/Pages: English / 32 pages
• Identifiers: 39¢ cover price • Spire Christian Comics imprint • Copyright 1975 by Fleming H. Revell Company • Printed in U.S.A.
Edition & Features
• Complete: 32 pages, all present, no missing pages or coupons
• Interior vintage ads
• Full-color comic storytelling throughout
• Back cover Spire Christian Comics house ad
• Photo-verified historical/biographical war story centered on Mitsuo Fuchida and Pearl Harbor
• No extra inserts, pin-ups, or letters page were visible in the provided photos
Collectors Notes
For collectors, this is an interesting niche Bronze Age comic that crosses war comics, religious comics, and biography in a way you do not see often. The appeal here is less about mainstream superhero demand and more about unusual subject matter, Al Hartley/Spire Christian Comics collecting, and the striking 39¢ cover with its Pearl Harbor imagery
It is also a good fit for readers who enjoy offbeat vintage comics with real period character, especially copies that still display well despite honest wear.
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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.
