Our Fighting Forces #125

Our Fighting Forces #125, published by DC Comics in 1970, stands as a notable entry in the publisher's long-running war anthology series. By this period, the title had shifted its focus toward the adventures of the 'Losers'—a motley crew of soldiers led by Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, and Gunner and Sarge—who appeared in the recurring segment titled The Losers. This issue emerged during an era when DC was attempting to inject more character-driven drama and personality into their war comics, moving away from simple battlefield heroics toward the internal struggles of soldiers trapped in a cycle of combat.

The creative direction of this era was heavily influenced by writer Robert Kanigher, who was instrumental in defining the tone of DC’s war titles. Kanigher sought to portray the weariness and irony of war, often pairing his scripts with gritty, expressive artwork that leaned into the tension of the Vietnam War era. While this issue is primarily valued by collectors for its role in the established continuity of the Losers team, it is also remembered for its distinct aesthetic that bridged the gap between the stylized combat tales of the Golden Age and the more cynical, grounded narratives that would dominate comics in the following decade.