Best DC WWII cover?

[thehumantorch]

Just a few weeks after Pearl Harbor was bombed and the U.S. entered the war, Fawcett came out with this one on Capt. Marvel #8, which is my favorite cover.

I know Fawcetts have fallen out of style, but they produced some incredible covers during the war.

 

I sure love Mac Raboy Captain Marvel Jr. and Master covers.

[MrBedrock]

All of the above examples are great, but my favorite DC war cover is Superman 23.

Superman actually looks pizzed off!

On most of the DC war books Superman is smiling as he "Slaps a Jap" or Batman is happy as he hands out ammo on the front lines.

But here Superman is definitely getting ready to kick some Nazi asses.

And they obviously know it.

[CAP Freak]

My #1:

[buttock]

Does More Fun #54 meet your criteria for a WWII cover? If it qualifies, that might be my vote. But then there's Adventure #79, and Boy Commandos #6...

 

Tough question. I'll think about it.

 

I suppose it does. It's kind of in that category of "yeah, they're German, but we're not comfortable putting a swastika or any other clear identifier on yet" like Action 35 (maybe 31 also?). Adventure 65 is similar, and a great cover to boot.

 

How could I forget Adventure 79??? And a lot of the Boy Commandos run is excellent, as are the early WFs. This is getting less clear...

[buttock]

All of the above examples are great, but my favorite DC war cover is Superman 23.

 

Superman actually looks pizzed off!

On most of the DC war books Superman is smiling as he "Slaps a Jap" or Batman is happy as he hands out ammo on the front lines.

But here Superman is definitely getting ready to kick some Nazi asses.

And they obviously know it.

 

Yeah, Action 59 & 63 have that same "uh oh" look. But for the most part, they weren't terribly threatening (e.g. Supes 12, come on...).

 

Now that I think about it, I really like Supes 18 too. Dang it!

[MrBedrock]

I really like Supes 18 too. Dang it!

I like that one as well. And Adventure 79, if not #1, has to be in the top few.

A couple of others to consider...

Green Lantern 3

Flash 31

[buttock]

Flash 13 is pretty nice too. And you're right about GL3.

[Point Five]

All of the above examples are great, but my favorite DC war cover is Superman 23.

 

Superman actually looks pizzed off!

On most of the DC war books Superman is smiling as he "Slaps a Jap" or Batman is happy as he hands out ammo on the front lines.

But here Superman is definitely getting ready to kick some Nazi asses.

And they obviously know it.

(thumbs u (thumbs u

[ciorac]

I really like Supes 18 too. Dang it!

I like that one as well. And Adventure 79, if not #1, has to be in the top few.

A couple of others to consider...

Green Lantern 3

Flash 31

 

Good choices. Flash 14 is kinda cool too.

[G.A.tor]

I can picture my fav one in my head, but I'll be darned if I can remember the title (it is not from the main 2)...

[Sardo Numspar]

My two favorites from my DC collection:

 

 

[G.A.tor]

My two favorites from my DC collection:

 

 

great books, I especially like the Supes

[mikephoen]

All of the above examples are great, but my favorite DC war cover is Superman 23.

Superman actually looks pizzed off!

On most of the DC war books Superman is smiling as he "Slaps a Jap" or Batman is happy as he hands out ammo on the front lines.

But here Superman is definitely getting ready to kick some Nazi asses.

And they obviously know it.

 

Couldnt agree more. Here is my humble copy.

 

 

 

 

[thedude]

I can picture my fav one in my head, but I'll be darned if I can remember the title (it is not from the main 2)...

 

can you describe the cover for us ?

[MCMiles]

I agree with Green Lantern #3 as one of the top few.

 

I've always had a fondness for Adventure #65, and Action #63 above most other DC war covers.

 

All of the Action War covers are pretty sweet but I also like #40, #54 and #62.

[rjpb]

many on these boards know my favorite, but just in case they need a reminder.

 

 

 

 

Best Action war cover for sure!

[Paratrooper]

I prefer the non-super hero covers. To me this depicts a soldier in anger over the death of his fellow troops on the beaches of Normandy:

[rjpb]

You go for the 17 over 14?

 

Yeah, I prefer the war covers that show the enemy, especially HItler and Hirohito.

 

I agree - #14 is the more iconic cover and an undisputable classic, but If I had to choose I'd take #17.

 

Adventure #79 is probably my all time favorite DC war cover though - somebody post a copy - please.

[october]

I prefer the non-super hero covers. To me this depicts a soldier in anger over the death of his fellow troops on the beaches of Normandy:

 

Yep, my favorite war cover too....and high in the running for my favorite cover of all time.

[stagedoorjohnny]

Adventure #79 is probably my all time favorite DC war cover though - somebody post a copy - please.

 

(thumbs u

 

And a couple others previously mentioned.