Air Force Heroes
Murray Publishers Pty. Ltd.
Australia.
![Untitled [The Price of Death]](/image/16068/page-1-air-force-heroes-murray-1981-untitled-the-price-of-death.jpg "Untitled [The Price of Death]")
![Aviones #2 [La moneda de la muerte] (1979)](/image/gallery/284/aviones-2-la-moneda-de-la-muerte.jpg "Aviones #2 [La moneda de la muerte] (1979)")
- Published
- September 1981
- Page count
- 100
- Cover price
- 0.95 AUD
- Colour
- Black & white
- Size
- Magazine size
- Interior paper
- Newsprint
- Cover stock
- Glossy colour
- Binding
- Saddle-stitched
- Format
- Comic
- Branding
-
Murray Comics (Red)
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Credits
- Editing
- , editor
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled [The Price of Death]
Cover, 1 page
Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Art
- Rafael Cortiella, painter [signed as Rolando Del Roto]
Reprint history
- First print
- Unknown
- Compare
- Aviones #2 [La moneda de la muerte] (1979)
Notes
This unclear signature is dated 1979. It is unknown why this image has been attributed to Rafael Cortiella and it could be incorrect.
1Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Bob Haney, scripter
- Art
- Russ Heath, line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
G.I. Combat (DC, 1957 series) #62 (July 1958) — A Jet's No Pet
- Also printed
-
G.I. Combat (DC, 1957 series) #119 (August-September 1966) — A Jet's No Pet
Notes
This version is probably sourced from G.I. Combat #119.
2Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Ed Herron, scripter
- Art
- Russ Heath, line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
All-American Men of War (DC, 1953 series) #57 (May 1958) — Lame Duck Glider
- Also printed
-
Star Spangled War Stories (DC, 1952 series) #158 ([August-September 1971?]) — Lame Duck Glider
Notes
This version is probably sourced from Star Spangled War Stories #158.
3Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Bob Haney, scripter
- Art
- Mort Drucker, line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Our Army at War (DC, 1952 series) #70 (May 1958) — Wheel for a Fort
- Also printed
-
Our Army at War (DC, 1952 series) #244 (April 1972) — Wheel for a Fort
Notes
This reprint is probably sourced from Our Army at War #244. Story is told from the point of view of a wheel on a B-17 bomber.
4Featuring
- Feature
- Sgt. Rock
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Russ Heath, scripter
- Art
- Russ Heath, line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Joe Kubert, original editor
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5Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Robert Kanigher , scripter [as Causin]
- Art
- Eugene Hughes, line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor
- Robert Kanigher, original editor [attributed]
Reprint history
Notes
Jerry Bails' Who's Who suggests Causin is a Kanigher pseudonym.
6"Sensational stories of spine chilling suspence in… Mighty Murray Mystery Comics. Available at Newsagents."
Details
- Printed
- 1981? to 1982?
- Genre
- Horror
- More...
- Mighty Murray Mystery Comics
7Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Bill Finger, scripter
- Art
- Russ Heath, line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
G.I. Combat (DC, 1957 series) #61 (June 1958) — The Flying Mine
- Also printed
-
All-American Men of War (DC, 1953 series) #116 (July-August 1966) — The Flying Mine!
Notes
This version is probably sourced from All-American Men of War #116.
8Featuring
- Feature
- Sgt. Rock
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Robert Kanigher, scripter [as Bob Kanigher]
- Art
- Russ Heath, line art
- Editing
- Joe Kubert, editor
Reprint history
9Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Robert Kanigher, scripter [as Bob Kanigher]
- Art
- Joe Kubert, line art
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor [credited]
- Robert Kanigher, editor [attributed] (actual)
Reprint history
- First print
-
Our Army at War (DC, 1952 series) #64 (November 1957) — The New Hand
- Also printed
-
Our Fighting Forces (DC, 1954 series) #131 (May-June 1971) — The New Hand
Notes
This reprint is probably sourced from Our Fighting Forces #131.
10Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- David Vern, scripter [as David V. Reed]
- Art
- Sam Burlockoff, penciller
- Joe Giella, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
- Robert Kanigher, editor [attributed]
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11"The world's most famous crime-fighting team--Batman and Robin bring you tales of gripping suspense and thrilling action in Mighty Murray Comics."
Details
- Printed
- 1981
- Genre
- Superhero
- More...
- Batman and Robin [Mighty Murray Comics]
Notes
Batman and Robin figures are from the centerfold of Batman #181 (June 1966), titled "Best Bat-Wishes Batman and Robin". These images were prominent in the DC Comics Style Guide art during the 1960s and '70s. Pencils: Carmine Infantino; Inks: Murphy Anderson.
![Batman and Robin [Mighty Murray Comics] (1981)](/image/gallery/130/batman-and-robin-mighty-murray-comics.jpg "Batman and Robin [Mighty Murray Comics] (1981)")
12Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Ed Herron, scripter
- Art
- Ross Andru, penciller
- Mike Esposito, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
- Robert Kanigher, editor [attributed]
Reprint history
13Featuring
- Genre
- War
Credits
- Writing
- Bob Haney, scripter
- Art
- Joe Kubert, line art
- Editing
- Robert Kanigher, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
G.I. Combat (DC, 1957 series) #77 (October 1959) — Get the Carriers
- Also printed
-
Our Army at War (DC, 1952 series) #245 (May 1972) — Get the Carriers
Notes
This reprint is probably sourced from Our Army at War #245.
14Featuring
- Feature
- The Losers
- Genre
- War
- Characters
- The Losers [Captain Storm; Gunner; Sarge; Johnny Cloud]
Credits
- Writing
- Robert Kanigher, scripter
- Art
- Ross Andru, penciller
- Mike Esposito, inker
- Editing
- Joe Kubert, editor
Reprint history
Notes
Inside and back covers contain ads.
Indicia
Printed by Eastern Suburbs Newspapers, 140 Joynton Avenue, Rosebery 2018. Published by Murray Publishers Pty. Ltd., 142 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000. Sequences in this issue © DC Comics Inc. 1980. Distributors: Gordon & Gotch (A/asia) Ltd, Melbourne; Murray Publishers Pty Ltd, Sydney.