Battle #63 - Steve Ditko art
Battle #63, 1959 - Pushing through a Japanese-occupied jungle, US soldiers find out their company's mascot was smuggled along with them. The opening panel seems a tad too static, but Steve Ditko's subsequent pages are detailed and purposefully drawn. Shading is minimal, putting more emphasis on the linework. Other artists in this issue include Dick Ayers, Don Heck, Joe Maneely, Jim Mooney, Joe Sinnott and Carl Burgos (cover). This is number 1 of 3 Battle issues with Ditko art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Ditko or Battle issues. See also this blog's Ditko checklist.
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"The Hidden Doom" Ditko story pencils and inks 4 pages = ***
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Cover art is likely by Carl Burgos.
Nick Caputo
Thanks for the info. I'm not as familiar with Burgos' work, but I like the cover's general design.
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