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Combat 12, page 9 by Sam Glanzman

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Location: World War II - Combat #12 (1964), Guadalcanal
Title: Combat 12, page 9 by Sam Glanzman
Artist:  Sam Glanzman (Penciller) ,  Sam Glanzman (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 113
Likes on CAF: 9
Comments: 10
Added to Site: 8/28/2025

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"Guadalcanal" by Paul S. Newman. April-June 1964.

The Battle of Savo Island begins.

This page and the next remind me of the Battle of Sunda Strait issue of Combat. Sam uses three-panel layouts quite a bit in this book. The close-up of the first Japanese salvo is a powerful final panel.

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Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 8/28/2025

The space is well warranted as Glanzman fills in each one with so much detail that you'd think he actually captured scenes in photos before putting  them down here. 

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
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Posted On 8/28/2025

Marcus Wai wrote:
"  The space is well warranted as Glanzman fills in each one with so much detail that you'd think he actually captured scenes in photos before putting  them down here. 
 "

Thanks, Marcus! His memory also helped, having served on a destroyer during the war.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
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Posted On 8/28/2025

The three panel layout is great, as it offers a larger canvas for each illustration and Glanzman used them to great effect. Each panel is a winner, and I especially love the black smoke coming out of the cannon!

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
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Posted On 8/28/2025

Ruben DaCollector wrote:
"  The three panel layout is great, as it offers a larger canvas for each illustration and Glanzman used them to great effect. Each panel is a winner, and I especially love the black smoke coming out of the cannon!
 "

Thanks, Rubén! The page reminds me of the old documentary series Victory at Sea, despite this battle not being a victory.

John C Member Since 2014
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Posted On 8/28/2025

No coloured page??? Are the blasts yellow??? I'm freaking out man!!!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
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Posted On 8/28/2025

John C wrote:
"  No coloured page??? Are the blasts yellow??? I'm freaking out man!!!
 "

given how close we are to the blast my guess is orange mixed with reds with yellow accents. that's the beauty of black and white art, it can be any color you want in your head especially if the right drugs are involved. I'm freaking out dude!!!

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
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Posted On 8/28/2025

Kavi H wrote:
"  given how close we are to the blast my guess is orange mixed with reds with yellow accents. that's the beauty of black and white art, it can be any color you want in your head especially if the right drugs are involved. I'm freaking out dude!!!
 "

Forgot to upload the published page! Corrected! Colorist followed Sam's earlier instructions - lots of yellow! Now, about the drugs...

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
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Posted On 8/28/2025

The best laid plans
Peter Roe Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/28/2025

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
"  The best laid plans  "

Indeed! Thanks, Miki! 

Rick W Member Since 2017
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Posted On 8/28/2025

Great representative war page!

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