Our Fighting Forces #139
dc • 1972
- Series
- Our Fighting Forces
- Issue
- 139
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Oct 31, 1972
- Story title
- The Pirate
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Our Fighting Forces #139, published by DC Comics in 1973, holds a distinct place in comic book history as the moment Jack Kirby took full creative control of the title. This issue marked the start of Kirby's celebrated run on the series, where he introduced the 'Losers'—a rotating ensemble of weary, battle-hardened soldiers from various DC war titles. Moving away from standard combat tropes, Kirby utilized the medium to explore the psychological toll of conflict and the grim camaraderie of men caught in the machinery of war.
The design and narrative approach reflect Kirby's signature kinetic energy, blending hyper-dramatic action sequences with a gritty, character-focused storytelling style. By centering the series on characters who were essentially expendable, Kirby shifted the tone of the anthology toward a more introspective and somber reflection on heroism. The run was received as a bold stylistic pivot, cementing his reputation as an auteur who could bring profound weight to the genre of military fiction.
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