Vintage War Comics Lot — Dell Combat #26, Air War Stories #1, Tales of the Green Beret #1 (1964–1967) — Dell Comics | Silver Age Set, War Comics

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

• Item Type: Vintage comic book lot of 3
• Size: Approx. 10 x 4 inches as provided
• Material: Paper / cardstock covers
• Color: Full-color illustrated covers and interiors
• Origin or Maker: Dell Publishing Co., Inc., New York
• Year or Era: 1964–1967
• GENRE: War Comics / Military Comics / Silver Age Comics
• Language / Pages: English / Page count not provided

Identifiers:

1. War-Stories Combat #26, October 1967
2. Air War Stories #1, Sept.–Nov. 1964
3. 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
• Combat centers on Saipan / Pacific theater imagery
• Air War Stories features WWII and Korean War-style aviation stories
• 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.
• Air War Stories shows heavier rubbing and creasing to the cover, spine wear, age toning, and visible corner folds/tears to ad pages.
• 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.