A sharp little lot of vintage Dell war comics for readers who love mid-century military storytelling and bold Silver Age cover art.
This three-piece War Comics set spans WWII, aerial combat, and Vietnam-era special forces themes, with vivid period covers and classic interior panel work. Included here are War-Stories Combat #26, Air War Stories #1, and Tales of the Green Beret #1, all photo-verified from the covers and interiors shown.
These are worn, readable vintage copies with real age, real character, and strong display appeal.
Quick Specs H2
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Item Type: Vintage comic book lot of 3
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Size: Approx. 10 x 4 inches as provided
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Material: Paper / cardstock covers
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Color: Full-color illustrated covers and interiors
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Origin or Maker: Dell Publishing Co., Inc., New York
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Year or Era: 1964–1967
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GENRE: War Comics / Military Comics / Silver Age Comics
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Language / Pages: English / Page count not provided
Identifiers:
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War-Stories Combat #26, October 1967
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Air War Stories #1, Sept.–Nov. 1964
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Tales of the Green Beret #1, January 1967
These issue details match the visible interiors and cover markings shown in the photos.
Design & Features
- Classic Dell 12¢ war comic covers
- Lot includes one debut issue: Air War Stories #1
- Photo-shown interiors include battle comics, period ad pages, and full-color panel art
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Combat centers on Saipan / Pacific theater imagery
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Air War Stories features WWII and Korean War-style aviation stories
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Tales of the Green Beret presents Vietnam-era special forces material and shows “Collector’s Issue” on the cover
- Visible vintage mail-order ad backs on all three
Condition Grade: Fair
Notes:
- Sold as a vintage reader/display lot with noticeable wear throughout. Combat shows spine roll/lean, cover creasing, edge wear, top-edge stress, and a lower right corner chip/tear.
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Air War Stories shows heavier rubbing and creasing to the cover, spine wear, age toning, and visible corner folds/tears to ad pages.
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Tales of the Green Beret shows cover wear, edge and spine stress, age toning, and pencil writing (“Red”) visible on an interior page.
- Interiors shown appear readable, but page counts are not provided
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.
About Dell War Comics
Dell’s mid-century war comics are still loved for their dramatic painted covers, high-contrast storytelling, and clean, action-forward panel design. This lot lands in that sweet spot for readers who enjoy vintage military comics as much as collectors appreciate period cover art and first-issue interest.
A punchy, display-worthy vintage war comics lot with honest wear and strong shelf presence.
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
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.
