Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos: A History of the Classic War Comic Series

Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos was a popular American war comic series published by Marvel Comics from 1963 to 1974. The series followed the adventures of a group of soldiers fighting in World War II. The series was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and was one of the first Marvel Comics to feature a group of characters who were not superheroes.

Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos (1963-1974) #33

by Bryce Walton

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The Characters

The Howling Commandos were a group of twelve soldiers who were recruited by Sgt. Fury to carry out dangerous missions behind enemy lines. The team was made up of soldiers from all over the United States, and each member had their own unique skills and abilities.

The core members of the team were:

• Sgt. Fury: The leader of the Howling Commandos. Fury was a tough and experienced soldier who was always willing to put himself in harm's way for his men.
• Dum Dum Dugan: A large and powerful soldier who was the team's heavy weapons expert.
• Gabe Jones: A skilled sniper who was also a skilled hand-to-hand combatant.
• Rebel Ralston: A young and idealistic soldier who was always eager to prove himself.
• Isadore "Izzy" Cohen: A Jewish soldier who was the team's medic.
• Dino Manelli: An Italian-American soldier who was the team's demolition expert.
• Pinky Pinkerton: A Southern soldier who was the team's scout.
• Junior Juniper: A young soldier who was the team's mascot.
• Happy Sam Sawyer: A black soldier who was the team's cook.
• Gabe Jones, Jr.: A replacement soldier who joined the team after his father, Gabe Jones, was killed in action.
• Eric Koenig: A replacement soldier who joined the team after Izzy Cohen was killed in action.
• Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan, Jr.: A replacement soldier who joined the team after his father, Dum Dum Dugan, was killed in action.

The Stories

The Howling Commandos' missions were often dangerous and deadly. They fought against the Nazis in Europe, the Japanese in the Pacific, and even against supernatural threats. The team's adventures were always exciting and suspenseful, and they often explored the horrors of war and the sacrifices that soldiers made.

Some of the most famous Howling Commandos stories include:

• "The Day the War Ended"
• "The Battle of the Bulge"
• "The Death of Sgt. Fury"
• "The Return of Sgt. Fury"
• "The Howling Commandos vs. the Invaders"

The Legacy

Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos was a popular and influential comic book series. The series helped to popularize the war comics genre, and it inspired a number of other similar series. The Howling Commandos have also appeared in a number of other Marvel Comics publications, including the Avengers and the Fantastic Four.

In 2010, the Howling Commandos were inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame. The series remains a popular and beloved classic of the war comics genre.

Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos (1963-1974) #33

by Bryce Walton

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	80017 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	21 pages

FREE