Joe Yank #5 - Alex Toth art + 1st issue

Joe Yank #5

Joe Yank v1 #5 (#1), 1952 - This Korean War-era comic centers around an American GI and his misadventures. The lead story, about the lead character's run-in with the local black market, benefits from some terrific artwork by Alex Toth. His more cartoonish rendition of Joe's pal, Sgt. McGurk, hints at the more comedic aspects of the tale. This contrasts against the more violent panels (especially page 5 panel 1) that seem inappropriate by today's standards. That aside, Toth seems to toggle between the different types of scenes with relative ease. Other artists in this golden age comic include Dan DeCarlo, George Tuska and John Celardo. Cover by Art Saaf.

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Key 1st issue

Joe Yank v1 = 4 Toth issues, 1 key issue 
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"Black Market Mary" Toth story pencils 8 pages = ***

Alex Toth

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