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G.I. Combat 145, page 13, January 1971 by Russ Heath

Artists: Russ Heath (Penciller) , Russ Heath (Inker)

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G.I. Combat 145, page 13, January 1971 by Russ Heath Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	G.I. Combat 145, page 13, January 1971 by Russ Heath
Artist:	Russ Heath (Penciller)
Artist:	Russ Heath (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	407
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	3/1/2023
Comic Art Archive:	G.I. Combat Issue: 145 Page: 13 View

Description

"Sand, Sun and Death!" by Robert Kanigher featuring the Haunted Tank.

I really like pages with a single top panel and and single bottom panel because they are mini-splashes that effectively tell a story and are visually appealing, at least to me. On the other hand, the top panel is a bit absurd because a couple of tank shells should have obliterated the grounded plane, but it is a comic so...

The bottom panel is the most striking part of the page because of Heath's drawing of the pilot of the doomed bomber getting shot up after throwing his molotov cocktail. The panel overall is astonishing for its mix of fire, explosions, burning tanks, bullets hitting the dirt, sound effects, and Jeb Stuart running towards the pilot.

PS - Yes, the third panels' German commander in the burning tank does have an eye patch in the story. It's not an inking or penciling mistake.

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Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/1/2023

Wow! Thrilling G.I.Combat page by the legendary Russ Heath. Action packed with exciting combat scenes! I especially love the bottom panel where, after a Nazi tank gets blown up, an American Lieutenant is hit with enemy fire. What a dramatic page!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/2/2023

Superb peak Heath page.

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/2/2023

That's an amazing page! Wow!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/2/2023

Sweet page - great sound effects!

Steve Kro
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/2/2023

Intense action by Russ! Love it.

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