Marvel Graphic Novel: A Sailor's Story (1987), page 19 by Glanzman

Written by Sam Glanzman.

Glanzman recounts his service aboard the destroyer USS Stevens during World War II.

I like the page for its aviation action, Sam's tweed hatching in the last panel, and history about carrier hit-and-run raids.

Historical note: The Navy deployed seaplanes on a few destroyers before they were judged to be impractical and removed. The planes also took up space for naval guns, reducing the ship's firepower.

In the graphic novel, Sam recounts a couple of humorous incidents involving the seaplane's gunner, who was unhappy to be on the ship (see additional image). The crew didn't like servicing the plane and being more vulnerable to enemy attack. Not only did it take up space that they could have used for more guns, it caused the enemy to mistake the ship for a light cruiser and therefore a more valuable target.