Weird War Tales was a DC anthology series of war-related stories blended with sci-fi, horror and the paranormal. Each issue was hosted by a character called ‘Death’ who was often drawn wearing a different military uniform for each issue. Recurring characters such as the Creature Commandos, G.I. Robot, and The War That Time Forgot became regular stories. The original title ran from 1971 to 1983 across 124 issues. In 1997 it was revised as a four part series, and in 2000 a one-off special.
Here is my collection so far. Many of the covers are drawn by one of my all-time favourite comic book artists Joe Kubert.
Weird War Tales advert. 1980.
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- Weird War Tales 1. 1971.
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- Weird War Tales 13. 1973.
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- Weird War Tales 25. 1974.
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- Weird War Tales 31. 1974.
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- Weird War Tales 32. 1974.
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- Weird War Tales 35. 1975.
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- Weird War Tales 36. 1975.
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- Weird War Tales 39. 1975.
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- Weird War Tales 44. 1976. US.
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- Weird War Tales 49. 1976.
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- Weird War Tales 53. 1977.
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- Weird War Tales 60. 1978.
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- Weird War Tales 61. 1978.
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- Weird War Tales 62. 1978. .
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- Weird War Tales 67. 1978.
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- Weird War Tales 69. 1978.
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- Weird War Tales 71. 1979.
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- Weird War Tales 72. 1979.
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- Weird War Tales 74. 1979.
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- Weird War Tales 78. 1979.
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- Weird War Tales 80. 1979.
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- Weird War Tales 86. 1980.
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- Weird War Tales 88. 1980.
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- Weird War Tales 90. 1980.
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- Weird War Tales 92. 1980.
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- Weird War Tales 94. 1980.
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- Weird War Tales 100. 1981.
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- Weird War Tales 103. 1981.
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- Weird War Tales 106. 1981.
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- Weird War Tales 108. 1982.
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- Weird War Tales 112. 1982.
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- Weird War Tales 114. 1982.
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- Weird War Tales 115. 1982.
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- Weird War Tales 116. 1982.
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- Weird War Tales 117. 1982.
The Vintage Toy Advertiser 
So, I see you have 35 of 124…. and the special editions.
Collect on!!!! xo
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Lol, I tried not to count them. Seems an impossible task to collect them all, but will have a good go 🙂
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GO!!!!! 😀
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😎😎
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An amazing roundup of covers…most impressive. But I have to say cover 61 reminds me of Skeletor sat in a throne if it wasn’t for the fact this character seems to be strapped into his chair.
It’s fantastic how these covers have that “pulp” texture look to them and you can tell they aren’t glossy reprints or such adds way more nostalgia/character. Thanks for sharing the wierdness!
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Cheers, FT. Totally agree about that Skeletor look for #61! I’ve been pleased to finish a few collections of toys and comics over the years, and this is one I’d absolutely love to tick off. Still a fair few to go yet.
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I had all the Weird War comics. Not sure if they have survived my mom’s last few moves, and I am almost afraid to check, but one day I hope to read them all again from the start.
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Some brilliant crossover war and horror stories to be found in these, with a few ‘meh’ ones, but always for me outstanding artwork, especially the covers, many done by Joe Kubert.
I still have some childhood copies and some I picked up in the early 2000s cheap. They can be a bit expensive online nowadays.
That would be cool if you could find your childhood collection!
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I used to read a war story comic In my youth fireball if I recall correctly
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I remember reading British war comics like Battle, Warlord, Victor – then there was the mini format ones – Commando was one, maybe some others.
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That’s the ones. Happy days
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Well that sounds like a recipe for some creepy comic book action, which, going by the covers, is exactly what it was. Fantastic artwork.
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Cheers, Jacob. Yes, the artwork is fantastic, and with some brilliant crossover war/supernatural stories.
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Fantastic Weird War comic covers! This was such a good series, one of my favourites as well!
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Cheers, Paul. I read them as a kid and still have a few copies from back then. The rest have been added since. Brilliant, spooky stories, and excellent art.
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