Frontline Combat #14 - Wally Wood art & cover, Joe Kubert art

Frontline Combat #14, 1953 - Wally Wood's deceptively simple cover is expertly composed despite its serenity. Inside, he beautifully illustrates an informative tale of downed pilot's rescue by a seaplane. No bullets, explosions or combat, but just a typical day in the life of a seaplane crew partially told through the viewpoint of a new crew member. Wood masterfully depicts the vastness and the unpredictability of the open ocean. On page three, the plane's lone shadow cast upon a seemingly infinite sea is brilliantly silent (see inset above). Joe Kubert's depicts a story about the greatest naval battle of the American Revolutionary War. Unlike the previous tale, there is chaos and destruction throughout, and Kubert's expressive brushwork suits the mood perfectly. The issue contains additional art by Jack Davis and George Evans. This is number 12 of 13 Frontline Combat issues with Wood art and/or covers and number 1 of 1 Frontline Combat issues with Kubert art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Wood, Kubert or Frontline Combat issues. See also this blog's Wood checklist or Kubert checklist.
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Wood cover pencils and inks = ***
"Albatross" Wood story pencils and inks 8 pages = ****
"Bonhomme Richard" Kubert story pencils and inks 7 pages = ***
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